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Kia’s EV sales surged to a new record in the US with affordable, long-range models

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Kia’s EV sales hit new record in first half of 2024 Kia is on a roll in the US with affordable, long-range models like the three-row EV9 and EV6, reaching buyers. Kia kicked off EV9 production in Georgia in May as the first EV built in the state. The long-range EV9 gets up to 320 miles range, starting at $60,695.

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Hyundai and Kia are gaining a competitive edge ahead of the affordable EV offensive

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The tailwind comes as the South Korean automakers are launching affordable EVs in key global markets, including the US. billion Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia is expected to be up and running by the end of the year. It will have up to 315 km (196 miles) range in Korea and 355 km (221 miles) WLTP range.

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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

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Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year.

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You can score $14,000 off the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 with a new lease cash incentive

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With leases starting under $199 a month, the IONIQ 5 is one of the most affordable electric cars in the US. Perhaps even more important, it has a range of over 300 miles and can fast charge in 18 minutes. With $3,999 due at signing, the monthly effective rate is $366, which is still a great deal for a +300-mile range electric SUV.

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Hyundai and Kia launch new LFP battery project for lower-priced EVs

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More affordable EVs are coming Hyundai claims its new method can boost production efficiency while driving lower costs compared to current processes. Hyundai Kona Electric N Line (Source: Hyundai) In Europe, Hyundai’s Casper (Inster) EV will start at less than $27,000 (25,000 euros) with up to 220 miles (355 km) WLTP range.

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Hyundai sees Europe as a ‘battleground’ for EVs and wants its share of the market

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Hyundai is also importing its best-selling IONIQ 5 from Korea, which just got a refresh with more range and sleek new styling. Starting at under $27,500 (25,000 euros), Hyundai’s new EV will be one of the most affordable in Europe. Source: Hyundai , ACEA FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 breaks US August sales record ahead of updated 2025 model deliveries

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Hyundai’s new 2025 IONIQ 5 Limited with a Tesla NACS port (Source: Hyundai) Hyundai unveiled the new 2025 IONIQ 5 this week with more range, a revamped design, a new off-road XRT trim, and a Tesla NACS port. It will be the first Hyundai built at its massive new Metaplant America facility in Georgia.

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