2026 Kia EV4 Review: Value-focussed electric sedan joins Australia’s growing EV market to take on Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal
Traditional sedans have been a dying breed, but those powered by electricity have proven surprisingly popular in a fast changing market. No surprise that Kia wants in on the action with its EV4. With keen pricing and a look that shuns tradition for something bolder (and more controversial), the newcomer is an important new arrival […]
Kia EV4 sedan priced for Australia: Korean contender undercuts Tesla Model 3, challenges BYD Seal
Kia Australia has confirmed pricing for the new Kia EV4 sedan ahead of its arrival in local showrooms later this month. The brand’s newest electric passenger car, fresh from finishing third in the European Car of the Year, has been positioned directly against established rivals the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal. The EV4 sedan […]
EV Sales In Europe Are On Track For A Fantastic Year. Here Are The Winners And Losers
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are about to end 2025 with a bang in Europe. EV sales increased by over 27% from January through November, reaching nearly 2.3 million units. The Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe in November. Electric car sales might not be too rosy in the United States right […]
Why 2026 Will Be The Best Year Yet To Buy A Used EV
Car-buying website Edmunds predicts a huge flood of lease turn-ins in 2026. That will include electric vehicles, many of which were leased during the tax credit era. Coupled with depreciation, this means that a giant supply of low-mileage EVs are hitting dealer lots, many with excellent range and outstanding features. Some people say that given […]
Kia Stinger reborn as an EV! Cut-price Porsche Taycan fighter previewed
Kia is gearing up to replace its fast four-door Stinger with a wild new futuristic fastback that is expected to blend supercar styling with the Korean brand’s next-gen EV tech. Kia has neither named its new concept it has previewed in several shadowy images, nor revealed when the low-slung four-door coupe’s unwrapping ceremony will take […]
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 […]
Kia To US — No EV4 For You!
The Kia EV4, which has been generating buzz in Europe as a strong contender for Car of the Year, will not be arriving in the U.S. market anytime soon. Kia has confirmed that the release has been postponed indefinitely, leaving potential American buyers waiting for the automaker’s next move in the rapidly growing EV segment. […]
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 […]