KIA EV3: Conquering 431km on a Single Charge – A Real-World Efficiency Test
We recently put the Kia EV3 Earth (middle trim) with an 81.4 kWh battery pack to a rigorous real-world test, embarking on a non-stop journey from San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid) to Alicante. This challenging trip, covering a total distance of 431.7 km, aimed to...
Hyundai IONIQ 9: Breaking Range Anxiety with a Single-Charge 429km Test Drive
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 is here to challenge EV skeptics, and we put it to the test on a 429km drive from Seoul to Busan. Our journey began at the JW Marriott Hotel in Seoul with a 98% battery charge, offering a promising combined range of 571km. Hyundai claims the IONIQ...
First Drive: Hyundai IONIQ 9 Flagship EV SUV Prototype
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 made its grand debut at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show. Positioned as a spacious, tech-forward family car, this flagship model is set to rival heavyweights like Volvo, Kia, Tesla or BMW in the growing EV market. While our initial impressions of the...
First Drive: Hyundai Inster Electric SubCompact SUV
At the end of June, I flew to Seoul for my first-ever experience driving a prototype of the Inster Electric (also known as the Casper Electric). After arriving in Seoul, I took a bus to Hyundai Motor’s R&D Center in Namyang—a paradise for someone like me, as it...