Electric Vehicles
The 2024 Genesis GV60 gets a number of updates for its sophomore model year, including a new rear-wheel-drive model that boasts more range and a lower price than the existing all-wheel-drive versions. Starting at $53,195 (including a mandatory $1,195 destination charge), the GV60 Standard RWD gets an estimated 294 miles of range from a 77-kwh…
Hyundai has announced that it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EVs in the U.S. and Canada. The change applies to all-new and refreshed Hyundai EVs, starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, Hyundai Motor North America explained in a Thursday press release, with Canada set to follow in the first half…
Hyundai is the latest major automaker to announce a switch to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its vehicles starting in late 2024, giving owners access to Tesla’s massive charger network. Hyundai announced this morning that its new or refreshed electric vehicles in the United States will come exclusively with a NACS charging port beginning…
LG Energy Solution and Toyota have signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules to be used in Toyota battery electric vehicles that will be assembled in the United States. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution will supply automotive battery modules at an annual capacity of 20GWh starting from 2025. The battery modules, consisting of…
Skoda Auto presented the second generation of the Kodiaq. It takes sustainability and efficiency to the next level and comes with a new interior concept. The all-new Kodiaq features a 13-inch infotainment display, innovative Skoda Smart Dials with haptic controls and a new range structure with Design Selections. Its five powertrains offering outputs from 110…
South Korean automaker Kia is set to unveil two innovative electric concept vehicles, a compact crossover and an all-electric sedan, during an upcoming event in Korea. The Kia EV Day marks the inaugural edition of an annual showcase where Kia will display its electric cars and cutting-edge technology. This event marks the beginning of what…
Reliance Swappable EV Battery India’s commitment to achieve a net zero emissions economy by 2070 and to meet fifty percent of its electricity requirements from renewable energy sources by 2030 has attracted global players to enter into the green energy industry. Given this, Reliance Industries-India’s refining giant has showcased its swappable and multipurpose battery storage…
StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology for electric vehicles, is today announcing that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Flex|N|Gate, a leading global automotive component manufacturer. This landmark agreement will see both companies collaborate to sample and scale up the commercialization of StoreDot’s game-changing extreme fast charging battery cells for electric…
The MG4 XPower electric hot hatch has been priced at an ultra-competitive $59,990 in Australia, leaving its rivals from Kia, Hyundai and Tesla in the pricing dust. The all-electric hot hatch’s sub $60k price tag puts it miles below the incoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, which is $111,000, and undercuts the Kia EV6 GT, $99,590,…
Rivian announced that the Rivian R1S with the Max pack battery is now configurable in both Dual-Motor AWD and Performance Dual-Motor AWD configurations. With an EPA-estimated 400 miles (643 kilometers) of range, around 665 horsepower, 829 pound-feet of torque, and capable of 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds – the R1S with Max pack is designed…
