With a record number of drivers expected to hit the road for the holidays to visit friends and family, Ford is making it even easier to charge your EV.
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With a record number of drivers expected to hit the road for the holidays to visit friends and family, Ford is making it even easier to charge your EV.
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Hyundai’s electric vehicles, like the IONIQ 5, are among the fastest charging EVs, but the company says it’s still not quick enough. To match a typical gas fill-up, Hyundai believes 3 minutes is the magic number for EV charging times.
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The PV5, Kia’s first 100% electric van, was unanimously chosen as the 2026 International Van of the Year, becoming the first Korean model to win the prestigious award.
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The Dolphin Surf is already one of Europe’s cheapest EVs, yet BYD may have an even more affordable electric car up its sleeve.
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The Cadillac Escalade IQ is arriving as Korea’s first full-size electric SUV, boasting an impressive 739 km (459 miles) of range.
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The Inster, Hyundai’s most affordable EV, is Germany’s best-selling small electric car and top overall vehicle priced under €25,000.
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BMW’s new electric SUV is a true range monster. BMW drove the iX3 over 1,000 km (621 miles) without charging, and it still wasn’t empty.
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It’s not the Wrangler EV, but it’s the closest thing to it. The 2026 Jeep Recon EV is the first fully electric trail-rated SUV, packing 650 horsepower, 9.1″ of ground clearance, and plenty of range to get you back to town.
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An affordable Bronco EV? Not for those in the US. Ford opened orders for the electric Bronco in China, starting at under $33,000.
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The PV5 is more than just an electric van. It can do it all. After revealing the PV5 Chassis Cab, Kia showed how it can turn into a food truck, a camper, and plenty of other setups you wouldn’t expect.
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The electric pickup that’s taking South Korea by storm is now launching across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and other global markets.
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Another one bites the dust. Kia confirmed that another EV expected to arrive in the US by the end of the year is being put on hold indefinitely.
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Hyundai is bringing “something big” to the LA Auto Show this week, and the teaser points to a slick new off-road electric SUV. Here’s our first look.
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Toyota’s $14 billion US battery plant is now up and running. The mega site spans 1,850 acres, or about 121 football fields, but Toyota is saying it will be even bigger.
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Shopping for your next car is almost too easy nowadays. You can now skip the dealership and buy certified pre-owned Ford vehicles, including EVs, directly on Amazon.
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Hyundai and Kia are pouring a record $86 billion into Korea to re-energize the auto industry and turn it into a global EV export hub. The move comes on the heels of the new US-South Korea trade agreement.
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Nissan’s best-selling vehicle is arriving as a plug-in hybrid for the first time. The 2026 Rogue is Nissan’s first PHEV for the US, with enough electric range to power through your daily commute.
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Genesis is raising the bar with its new ultra-luxe SUV. The GV90 is shaping up to be the brand’s most lavish vehicle yet, boasting premium features like coach doors.
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Following the new LEAF, the Nissan Juke is next in line for a glow-up. The new Juke EV was recently spotted in public, giving us our first look at the electric crossover SUV.
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Kia officially opened its first production hub dedicated to building electric vans. Once fully operational, Kia’s Hwaseong EVO Plant will be about the size of 42 soccer fields.
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Hyundai and Kia scored a win on Friday after the South Korean government pledged to boost EV subsidies by 20%.
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After years of dragging its feet, Mazda is finally planning to launch its first dedicated electric vehicle. The new EV was spotted testing in California as Mazda begins testing.
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BYD is bringing its most affordable EV to the Land Down Under. The Atto 1 arrives as Australia’s cheapest new EV, just as BYD is finding its footing.
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Lucid Motors (LCID) is expanding its EV rental business overseas thanks to a new deal with Sixt in Saudi Arabia.
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