$20,000 VW, Kia sets sales records, and Tesla in Mexico | Quick Charge

Volkswagen is bringing a $22,000 electric car to market, how Kia going all in on EVs is impacting its sales, and Mexico still thinks it’s getting a Tesla gigafactory. All this and more on Quick Charge (by Electrek).

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• Kia EV9 sales to reach 50,000 within its first year of launching with strong overseas demand
• Renewables provided almost 30% of US electrical generation in March
• Volkswagen aims to debut new affordable electric vehicles in 2027 with prices around $22,000
• Mexico still believes Tesla Gigafactory is coming despite change of plans
• Meet Vessev and its ultra-efficient electric hydrofoil boat designed for smooth tourist rides

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