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BYD overtakes Tesla, Kia as best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets

BYD overtakes Tesla, Kia as best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets

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With over 7% market share, BYD is now the top-selling EV brand in the UK so far in 2026, surpassing Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to take the top spot. And it’s not just the UK, BYD is outpacing the competition in several overseas markets. BYD becomes top-selling EV brand in overseas markets BYD sold 321,123 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in April, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). EV sales fell 23% to 156,944, while PHEV sales were down 28% with 157,156. Although overall NEV sales dropped 26% from last April, marking BYD’s eighth consecutive month with lower sales than the year prior, overseas sales reached a new record. BYD’s NEV exports surged 70% year over year in April to 135,098. That’s up from the previous record of 120,083 set in March 2026. Through the first four months of 2026, the company sold 456,263 vehicles overseas. Advertisement – scroll for more content In major overseas markets, such as the UK, BYD is now the best-selling EV brand so far in 2026. According to the latest …

Kia cuts EV6 prices by ,000 on 2026 models

Kia cuts EV6 prices by $5,000 on 2026 models

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Kia’s electric SUV just got a bit more attractive. The 2026 EV6 is considerably cheaper than last year’s model, with up to nearly $5,500 in savings. 2026 Kia EV6 prices by trim After Hyundai confirmed the standard IONIQ 6 would not return for a 2026 model year, many believed the Kia EV6 was headed for the same fate. Despite the speculation, the 2026 model is finally here, and according to Car and Driver, it now starts at under $40,000. The base 2026 Kia EV6 Light will start at $39,445, $4,950 less than the 2025 model. The 2026 EV6 Wind and GT-Line trims received a $5,450 price cut each and will start at $46,345 and $50,245, respectively. Advertisement – scroll for more content While the lower prices are welcomed, one model is missing. The EV6 GT, Kia’s 650-hp electric sports car, is also delayed indefinitely, a company spokesperson confirmed to Car and Driver last month. When, or if, the EV6 GT will arrive remains up in the air. 2026 Kia EV6 trim Starting Price Price reduction vs 2025MY …

Kia is launching a new high-volume EV SUV following the EV5

Kia is launching a new high-volume EV SUV following the EV5

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The EV5 is expected to be among Kia’s best-selling vehicles. Following its initial success, Kia revealed plans to introduce a new high-volume electric SUV. Here’s what we know about the new EV so far. Kia announces a new EV SUV for 2029 After posting its best first-quarter sales in company history, Kia revealed its ambitious plans to drive “exponential growth” over the next four years. During its CEO Investor Day, the Korean automaker announced its mid- to long-term strategy. By 2030, Kia aims to sell 4.13 million vehicles, up from roughly 3.14 million last year. Following a major rebrand in 2021, Kia’s global sales have surged by over 58%, but the company is betting on new electrified vehicles, software, autonomous driving, and robotics to sustain that growth. Advertisement – scroll for more content “EVs, HEVs, autonomous driving, and robotics will serve as key drivers for Kia’s fastest growth to date,” Kia’s CEO, Ho Sung Song, said during the event. The plans include its body-on-frame pickup with hybrid and extended range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrains, due …

Kia builds the first EV3 prototypes in Mexico ahead of US sales

Kia builds the first EV3 prototypes in Mexico ahead of US sales

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Kia is finally bringing the affordable electric SUV to the US later this year. The first EV3 prototypes are now rolling off the assembly line at Kia’s plant in Mexico ahead of sales. When is Kia launching the EV3 in the US? With the EV3 set to go on sale in the US later this year, Kia is already building the first prototypes in Mexico. According to new registration data, Kia produced 15 EV3 models at its Pesquería plant in Nuevo León last month. The prototypes are expected to be the first batch of test vehicles after some have already been spotted on public roads. As it ramps up production in Mexico, local reports suggest Kia is keeping a low profile with the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) joint review scheduled for July. Advertisement – scroll for more content After the EV3 went on sale in Europe in November 2024, the compact electric SUV quickly became a hit, thanks to a segment-leading range of up to 375 miles and an affordable price starting around 36,000 euros ($38,300). The …

Kia reveals new EV plans, including its first SDV and an SUV

Kia reveals new EV plans, including its first SDV and an SUV

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Kia plans to expand its EV lineup to 14 models by 2030, including its first software-defined electric vehicle and a new entry-level SUV. Which new EVs will Kia launch by 2030? Coming off its best first-quarter sales in company history, Kia unveiled its mid- to long-term business plan on Thursday to drive “exponential growth” over the next few years. Kia aims to sell 4.13 million vehicles per year by 2030, up from roughly 3.14 million last year. During its 2026 CEO Investor Day on April 8, Kia announced several new vehicles it will launch by the end of the decade to boost demand. The Korean automaker will expand its electric vehicle lineup to 14 models, aiming to reach 1 million in annual EV sales by 2030 and a 3.8% share of the global EV market. Advertisement – scroll for more content After a major rebrand in 2021, Kia’s global sales have grown by over 58%, and the company expects even greater growth over the next five years. Kia President and CEO Ho Sung Song shares …

Kia boosts investment plan by 30% over the next four years; shares fall

Kia boosts investment plan by 30% over the next four years; shares fall

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SEOUL, April 9 : South Korean automaker Kia Corp plans to boost its investment plan over the next four years by 30 per cent to boost vehicle electrification, software and other new businesses, according to an investor presentation on Thursday. The company plans to raise its investments to 41.4 trillion won ($27.95 billion) from 2026 to 2029, it said. The presentation also showed Kia cut its 2030 target for electric vehicle sales by about 20 per cent to 1 million units, reflecting weaker demand and the scrapping of EV subsidies in the U.S. last year. Shares in the automaker slid, trading down 4.2 per cent after earlier having risen as much as 2.5 per cent. Kia also said it plans to introduce a test version of its so-called software-defined vehicles by the end of 2027, which would mark a one-year delay. Hyundai Motor Group had touted the SDVs, which allow vehicles to improve features and functions constantly similar to Tesla vehicles. Kia also said it plans to launch a model equipped with semi-automated driving technology …

Kia launches its most affordable EV at lower prices than expected

Kia launches its most affordable EV at lower prices than expected

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The EV2 is now available to order in Europe, with the first customer deliveries starting next month. Kia opened EV2 orders at lower prices than expected. Kia reveals EV2 prices as orders open across Europe After opening orders in Germany last week, Kia launched the EV2 in several additional European markets, including Spain, the Netherlands, and Ireland. “The start of production for the EV2 continues to verify our technical capabilities and flexibility in Europe,” Soohang Chang, President and CEO at Kia Europe, said during the event. The EV2 joins the EV4 as the second fully electric vehicle to be built at Kia Slovakia. Chang added that by adding the new electric SUV, “the output of our Slovakian factory will better support Kia’s electrification strategy in Europe. Advertisement – scroll for more content The EV2 starts at €26,600 ($30,500) in Germany, less than the expected €30,000 ($35,000). Kia is offering leases as low as €239 ($275) per month. In the UK, the base EV2 “Air” long edition is available to order from £24,245 ($32,000) on the …

Kia unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ PV5 WAV New York EV taxi

Kia unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ PV5 WAV New York EV taxi

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The PV5 WAV New York EV is a new electric taxi and rideshare concept Kia introduced at the New York Auto Show. Meet the Kia PV5 WAV New York EV Taxi Is Kia finally bringing its electric van to the US? The PV5 WAV New York Taxi concept will “demonstrate its potential as the United States’ first-of-its-kind PV5-based electric wheelchair-accesible taxi and rideshare offering.” Kia teamed up with leading US WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) company, BraunAbility, to develop the new EV taxi concept. The PV5 WAV New York Taxi and Rideshare concept is designed as a more sustainable, ADA-compliant vehicle for wheelchair users. Advertisement – scroll for more content Based on the PV5, Kia’s first electric van, the concept is modified with a ramp that extends from the rear. Inside, the PV5 WAV includes integrated tiedowns and restraints to keep wheelchairs in place. The real question is: Will Kia actually bring it to life? Kia has already launched the PV5 in both Passenger and Cargo variants in Europe, South Korea, and other global markets. Although …

Larger, More Spacious 2027 Kia Seltos Debuts With New Hybrid Variant

Larger, More Spacious 2027 Kia Seltos Debuts With New Hybrid Variant

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Kia’s combustion-powered Seltos has grown up and glowed up with more space and bigger tech inside. Antuan Goodwin Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old-fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. He now has nearly 20 years of expertise and experience behind the wheel of hundreds of cars, including electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and traditional combustion vehicles. For each car he tests, Antuan covers more than 200 miles behind the wheel and evaluates driving dynamics; acceleration and braking performance; range; and efficiency. Antuan’s goal is to use his extensive car knowledge to educate CNET readers and help with their next car-related buying decision. Whether you’re EV-curious, an EV-enthusiast or a combustion-car loyalist, Antuan will bring you the unbiased advice, reviews, best lists and news you need. You can reach Antuan at antuan.goodwin@cnet.com Source link

Kia Covers All Powertrain Bases: New Seltos, EV3 Debut at New York Auto Show

Kia Covers All Powertrain Bases: New Seltos, EV3 Debut at New York Auto Show

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Whether you’re looking for a traditional combustion car, a hybrid or a full-electric vehicle, Kia has brought a little something for everyone to the 2026 New York Auto Show. On Wednesday, we saw the debut of the all-new 2027 Kia Seltos and Seltos HEV variant, as well as the North American debut of the all-electric 2027 Kia EV3 compact electric SUV, all expected to arrive later this year. The arrival of these small and, hopefully, inexpensive SUVs is a welcome sight at a time when many automakers are canceling their most affordable models and small EVs. The EV3 originally debuted in 2023 before going on sale first in Europe and South Korea in 2024. This year, drivers in the US finally get their turn in the driver’s seat of the subcompact electric SUV. The EV3 slots into the automaker’s North American EV lineup below the Kia EV6 — one of my favorite EVs on the road today — and will be powered by a 400-volt version of Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated E-GMP electric vehicle architecture. …