Price, Ownership Costs & Reliability
Hyundai has officially opened UK order books for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N, confirming a starting price of £65,800. Positioned as a high-performance electric saloon, the IONIQ 6 N promises supercar-level acceleration combined with everyday usability — but for many buyers, the key questions are about ownership costs, reliability, practicality, and long-term value. Based on […]
GM’s CEO Just Admitted An Uncomfortable Truth About Plug-In Hybrids
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company remains committed to an “an EV future,” despite industry headwinds. The automaker is looking at hybrid options in the meantime, Barra said, as it currently offers none. There’s just one problem with plug-in hybrids, and that’s making sure people actually plug them in. On paper, China’s Chevrolet […]
Hyundai gets serious about taking on the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7: Elexio electric SUV priced from $59,990 drive-away
Hyundai has confirmed Australian introductory pricing for its new Elexio electric SUV. The China-built medium SUV is set to arrive in local showrooms in early 2026 priced from $59,990 drive-away in a single Elite specification. That pricing, which applies to both fleets and private buyers, expires at the end of March 2026. As previously reported, […]
Hyundai’s $800 Million Battery Lab For EVs And Hybrids Signals What’s Next
Hyundai’s $800 million battery research and development center in Korea will be completed by the end of 2026. The facility will conduct validation and testing for Hyundai’s in-house developed cells and chemistries. Automakers are increasingly trying to vertically integrate battery operations for better control over costs and processes. Hyundai Motor Group, the parent of the […]
Which EVs Have The Most Range After 3 Years
In general, you shouldn’t worry too much about battery degradation in modern electric cars. Still, cars from some brands appear to fare better over time as far as range is concerned. In any EV, the battery will lose capacity over the years. According to Recurrent, Hyundais are among the best, while BMWs and Jaguars lose […]
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy HEV Review
Truly, you don’t need to dive into the demographics or scrape through the sales figures to know that sentiment is shifting towards electric vehicles, you just need to see how car companies are marketing their wares. In the modern showroom it seems clear that every brand wants to have as many cars with “EV” in […]
Aussie tech boost! New R&D base proposed for Kia, Hyundai and Genesis in Australia. Would help develop next-gen EV and hybrid utes and SUVs
A new technical centre proposed for Australia could play an important role in developing Hyundai Motor Group’s next generation of hybrid and battery electric vehicles for remote, rugged and off-road driving. The impetus for the centre has been boosted by Kia Australia’s deep involvement in the development of the new Kia Tasman ute. But all […]
Why General Motors And Hyundai Building EVs Together Just Makes Sense
General Motors and Hyundai have both proven themselves to be fairly formidable on the electric-vehicle front. Between Hyundai, Kia, Chevy and Cadillac, the brands have catered well to retail consumers thus far—and now they have commercial buyers in their sights too. Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily roundup for all things electric and tech in […]