Hyundai

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Sees Price Cuts Up to $4,100

Hyundai has announced significant price reductions for its 2024 Ioniq 6 electric sedan, with the base model now starting at $38,615, a decrease of $4100 from last year. Other trims in the lineup also see price cuts ranging between $2450 and $3050. According to a Hyundai spokesperson, the price reductions are attributed to “production efficiencies […]

Kia Unveils EV3 and EV4 Concepts, Showcases Interior Design

Kia has revealed advanced details about the eco-friendly interiors of its EV3 and EV4 concept models, emphasizing the brand’s strategic shift towards sustainable mobility. The initiative is part of Kia’s broader commitment to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations by 2045. The interiors of the Concept EV3 and EV4 are designed by Kia’s CMF (Color, […]

Ford and Hyundai Jump on Gigapress Tech, Copying Tesla

Idra, an Italian manufacturer specializing in aluminium casting machines and a supplier to Tesla, has expanded its customer base to include Ford, Hyundai, and an undisclosed European company, reports Reuters. The expansion comes as more automakers are exploring the use of ‘gigapresses’ in vehicle manufacturing. Tesla has pioneered the use of massive casting machines, also […]

Hyundai and Kia Join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard

Hyundai has announced that it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles (EVs) starting in Q4 2024. The move will grant Hyundai and Kia EV owners access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America. Tesla welcomed Hyundai and Kia owners to its Supercharging network in a response on […]

Hyundai EVs Spotted at Tesla Supercharger, NACS Adoption Soon?

Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicles were seen at a Tesla Supercharger station in San Clemente Outlet, sparking speculation that an announcement to join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) may be imminent. The company previously said it was considering joining NACS, which has already been adopted by major automakers. The information was initially shared […]

UK Watchdog Slaps Toyota and Hyundai Over False EV Ads

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has put a halt to campaigns by car manufacturers Toyota and Hyundai, accusing them of overstatement regarding the speed of electric car charging and of misrepresenting the availability of rapid-charging stations throughout the UK and Ireland. Toyota conducted a promotional campaign for its bZ4X model on its website, which […]

Hyundai to Invest $28 Billion for Ongoing EV Push

Hyundai Motor Company, in its 2023 CEO Investor Day earlier this week, shed light on its plans to expedite its transition into electrification and to become a leading provider of smart mobility solutions. The plans are based on its innovative new strategy, dubbed the ‘Hyundai Motor Way’. The ‘Hyundai Motor Way’ will be powered by […]

Hyundai Considers Tesla’s Charging Standard in North America

Hyundai Motor’s CEO announced on Tuesday that the South Korean car manufacturer is considering making its vehicles more compatible with Tesla’s charging standard in North America. Tesla’s Superchargers, which now make up about 60% of all fast chargers available in the U.S., have recently been adopted by Ford and General Motors. This charging technology is […]

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Power Loss Claims Being Investigated by NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, following over two dozen consumer complaints regarding a loss of motive power in the electric compact crossover. The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation has received 30 complaints from U.S. vehicle owners, many of whom reported hearing a “loud […]

Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 is Now the Most Efficient EV in Canada

According to an update today from Natural Resources Canada, the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 sedan is now the most ‘fuel-efficient’ electric vehicle in its class, according to information shared by the automaker and obtained by Tesla North. Based on the liter per 100 km consumption metric, the IONIQ 6 Long Range with 18-inch wheels is […]

Hyundai Surprised at Ioniq 5 Success, Says Executive

Hyundai’s head of European operations Michael Cole says the company is surprised at the success of the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle (EV), according to a report this week from Autocar. The Ioniq 5 is the first in Hyundai’s series of models based on the E-GMP powertrain architecture, with the automaker launching the Ioniq 6 sedan […]

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Pricing in U.S. Starts at $41,600

Hyundai released 2023 IONIQ 6 pricing for the U.S. today, with the electric vehicle starting from $41,600 USD for its SE Standard Range trim, set to launch this summer. The vehicle looks to rival the Tesla Model 3. There are 7 total trims for the 2023 IONIQ 6, with Hyundai saying dealerships will get most […]

Hyundai to Spend $8.5 Billion for EV Expansion Plans in 2023

Hyundai plans to invest as much as 10.5 trillion won ($8.5 billion USD) in 2023 into research and development and its construction of an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Georgia, reports Bloomberg, as noted in a filing on Thursday. The news also comes after Hyundai began working on a $5.5 billion EV and battery factory […]