Following our quarterly report on US electric vehicle sales overall and broken down by model, let’s now get to the breakdown by brand and auto group. Instead of just looking at the 3rd quarter, though, I will compare quarter over quarter and year over year, since the most interesting thing … [continued]
The Kia EV4 may be the Car Of The Year in Europe but its release in the US has now been postponed indefinitely.
There will be no surprise here. People in the US rushed to buy electric cars in the 3rd quarter before the $7,500 US EV tax credit was disappeared, and that means there were a lot fewer people on the market to buy an electric car in October. That’s just how … [continued]
Early at the entrance of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Once it opens to the public, the crowds will be huge. (Photo by author)
TOKYO — The 2025 Japan Mobility Show this year felt like a crucial turning point for the Japanese automotive industry. There was a strong presence from BYD, which started in 2023 with the introduction and sales of the BYD Atto 3. The entry of the Chinese carmaker to Japan also … [continued]
The EV4 Hatchback is Kia’s first EV produced in Europe Designed to fit all lifestyles, the EV4 combines electric efficiency with the freedom to choose from two body types, delivering up to 633 kilometres of range Shortlisted for COTY 2026, marking Kia’s fifth consecutive finalist appearance. The Kia EV4 has … [continued]
Kia enters the Japanese market with the PV5, targeting the fast-growing EV van demand driven by Japan’s carbon neutrality goals, and expanding its PBV business into a strategically important market Kia strengthens its position as a leading global EV brand with the PV5 Cargo Long-range model, offering an industry-leading driving … [continued]
Kia is looking to sell a lot of its commercial electric delivery vehicles, and it has recruited the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDs™ company to help it do so. Those of us who are, well, above a certain age grew up thinking quite a lot of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDs™. There were cool … [continued]
One of the most common concerns about electric cars from people who haven’t bought one yet (and maybe even from EV owners) is how long the battery will last. Funny enough, a new study from Swedish used car platform Kvdbil finds that EV batteries actually hold up longer than gas … [continued]
Kia and Hyundai have been building electric vehicles for the past decade that have been highly praised by EV fans who pay close attention to the details of these cars. However, that hasn’t led to the biggest sales numbers. It seems something goes wrong between development of these electric vehicles … [continued]
The Kia EV5 is designed to support active lifestyles by providing maximum versatility Model is a key strategic piece in brand’s drive to accelerate access to electric mobility Electric SUV available in Long Range 2WD, with Standard and Long Range AWD to follow Responsive handling and swift acceleration contribute to engaging driving experience Global rollout of Kia EV5 will begin in … [continued]
