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In today’s truck-heavy episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Cybertruck’s sales slowdown, interview Kia’s James Bell about the future of the Korean brand’s commercial vehicle efforts, and talk about the new Chinese semi brand that’s coming to America.

After opening pre-orders in Korea starting at just $30,700 (KRW 42.08 million), Kia’s EV3 is already a social media sensation. Will the “game-changing” EV3 have the same effect in the US? Ahead of its official market debut, the EV3 was spotted testing in the US. Here’s when we can expect to see Kia’s new affordable EV in the US.

Ahead of its official launch, Kia’s new EV4 is already gaining a new hatchback variant. The EV4 is Kia’s take on an electric sedan, but a hatchback model will help Kia target specific EV markets.

If you’re seeing more Kia electric cars on the road, it’s not just you. The company set a new EV sales record in July as its first three-row electric SUV gains momentum. With new electrified models like the EV9, Kia is “confident that consumer interest in the Kia brand will continue to strengthen.”

The upcoming Kia EV4 was spotted testing in Europe for the first time as the Korean automaker’s latest affordable EV. Kia’s EV4 is an electric sedan similar in size to Tesla’s Model 3. Can it compete with Tesla?

Kia’s new EV3 is making its way overseas. Kia UK announced it will open EV3 orders this week, its most affordable EV, starting at $42,300 (£32,995).

It may be small, but Kia’s new EV3 GT-Line has a big presence on the road. Hyundai gave us a closer look at the sporty electric SUV driving on domestic highways. From the first look, the EV3 GT-Line appears nimble and quick. Check out the new video below.

Is an electric Hyundai or Kia pickup on the way? Ford’s F-150 Lightning was recently spotted with Korean test plates near Hyundai’s facility, fueling speculation that an EV pickup may be closer than expected.

The affordable Kia electric sports car is getting an upgrade. In addition to a design makeover, Kia’s new EV6 GT will gain features from the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N.

As one of the latest mid-size electric SUVs to hit the market, Kia’s new EV5 is already facing delays in overseas markets. The Kia EV5, roughly the size of Tesla’s Model Y, won’t be available this summer in some overseas markets as expected. Buyers will have to wait a little longer.

Kia’s new affordable EV is already having a big impact on the brand. Powered by its fourth-gen tech, Kia says the EV3 battery has 22% higher energy density than the Niro EV, enabling longer range and faster charging.

With the launch of Kia’s first electric van nearing, we are finally starting to see the PV5 out in the wild testing. The inside of Kia’s electric van was recently captured for the first time, giving us a closer look at what we can expect. Check out the video below.

Kia is launching its first dedicated electric van next year to compete with Ford, Mercedes, and Stellantis. However, Kia believes it has an advantage with its new dedicated EV platform built from the ground up. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s first EV van has already been spotted testing. Can Kia take the lead?

Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai. After EV sales more than doubled in the second quarter, Kia looks to keep up the momentum as its new EV9 helps gain market share.

After topping Hyundai in European sales last year, Kia expects a “bumpy trajectory of EV sales” in Europe. A part of this is due to its new EV3, launched in Korea last month for just over $30,000. Once it lands in Europe, Kia expects the low-cost EV3 to boost its market share in the region.

Kia is diving head-first into the world of fit-for-purpose EVs. After introducing its new PBV business earlier this year, Kia’s first electric van was spotted out in the wild for the first time. At first glance, you could mistake it for a Volkswagen ID.Buzz. Check out the video below.

July is finally here, and the deals are heating up. The best SUV lease deals in July are almost all fully electric models, including the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia Niro EV, and Subaru Solterra. Check out the new offers below.

With “enormous power,” the Kia EV9 GT builds on the already impressive electric SUV with high-performance upgrades. Kia’s EV9 GT was spotted out in the wild this week ahead of its official launch. Check it out in the video below.

Kia’s EV sales in the US doubled in the first half of the year, hitting a new record. After selling over 5,000 EVs for the third straight month, Kia looks to keep the momentum going in the second half of 2024.

Kia’s new low-cost electric SUV has already secured over 10,000 reservations in its home market. Kia sees the EV3 as a potential “game changer” with climbing demand for affordable electric options.

With another low-cost (under $35K) electric car launching next year, Kia is setting an ambitious goal. Kia will launch EV4 production in early 2025, aiming to build 70,000 models a year to meet the demand for affordable EVs.