[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f87QnUlW9nfxKi6-Ii34lwTwieo5JhtvWDglNB1WPDJU":3},{"success":4,"post":5,"related":27},true,{"id":6,"slug":7,"title":8,"excerpt":9,"content":10,"category":11,"author":12,"authorRole":13,"image":14,"tags":15,"sourceUrl":20,"sourceTitle":21,"readTime":22,"views":23,"published":4,"featured":24,"metaDescription":9,"metaKeywords":25,"createdAt":26,"updatedAt":26,"publishedAt":26},"ismtkhqgfgnhvmr5tdcntrs7","kia-is-killing-off-its-flagship-sedan-as-it-shifts-to-more-e-mraczfaj","Kia is killing off its flagship sedan as it shifts to more effici","Kia is trading in its flagship sedan after 14 years to focus on smaller, more affordable electric vehicles . Kia discontinues......","\n    \u003Cp>Kia is trading in its flagship sedan after 14 years to focus on smaller, more affordable electric vehicles\u003C/p>\n\n    \u003Ch2>What's Happening\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>.\u003C/p>\n\n    \u003Ch2>Why This Matters for EV Owners\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cul>\n      \n    \u003C/ul>\n\n    \u003Ch2>The Bigger Picture\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>This development reflects broader shifts in the European EV market as charging infrastructure expands and new models enter the market..\u003C/p>\n\n    \n      \u003Ch2>EV Comparison: How Do These Models Stack Up?\u003C/h2>\n      \u003Cp>Among these models, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range leads in efficiency at 14.4 kWh/100km, while the Mercedes EQS 450+ offers the longest range at 770 km WLTP.\u003C/p>\n      \u003Ctable>\n        \u003Cthead>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Model\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Battery\u003C/th>\u003Cth>WLTP Range\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Efficiency\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003C/thead>\n        \u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Tesla Model 3 Long Range\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>75 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>602 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>14.4 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Tesla Model Y Long Range\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>75 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>533 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>16.9 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>BMW iX xDrive40\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>71 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>425 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>19.5 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Mercedes EQS 450+\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>108 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>770 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>15.7 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Volkswagen ID.4 Pro\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>77 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>520 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>16.3 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\n      \u003C/table>\n      \u003Cp>\u003Cem>Data sourced from EVRoutes' vehicle database covering 60+ EV models. Ranges are WLTP-rated and real-world results may vary by 10-20% based on driving conditions.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n    \n\n      \u003Ch2>What This Means for Your Wallet\u003C/h2>\n      \u003Cp>Based on current European charging rates, DC fast charging costs between \u003Cstrong>€0.30-0.65 per kWh\u003C/strong> depending on the network and country. This translates to roughly \u003Cstrong>40-60% savings\u003C/strong> compared to equivalent petrol costs. A typical fast-charging session takes \u003Cstrong>20-45 min (10-80% DC fast)\u003C/strong> — enough time for a coffee break on a long trip.\u003C/p>\n    \n\n    \u003Ch2>What to Watch Next\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>As the EV landscape continues to evolve, developments like this shape the transition to electric mobility across Europe..\u003C/p>\n  ","News","EVRoutes Team","EV Industry Analyst","",[16,17,18,19],"Ford","Kia","Pricing","Electric Vehicles","https://electrek.co/2026/07/06/kia-killing-off-flagship-sedan-lower-cost-evs/","Web",4,1,false,"Ford, Kia, Pricing, Electric Vehicles","2026-07-07T08:00:03.000Z",[28,35,41],{"slug":29,"title":30,"excerpt":31,"image":32,"category":11,"readTime":33,"publishedAt":34},"mangrove-lithium-s-expansion-boosting-ev-production-with-hom-mfha0of8","Mangrove Lithium's Expansion: Boosting EV Production with Homegrown Lithium","Vancouver-based Mangrove Lithium announces a new facility to produce 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium annually, enhancing North American EV production.",null,3,"2025-09-12T20:14:57.000Z",{"slug":36,"title":37,"excerpt":38,"image":32,"category":11,"readTime":39,"publishedAt":40},"global-ev-market-surges-in-august-with-1-7m-sales-25-ytd-gro-mfha19el","Global EV Market Surges in August with 1.7M Sales, 25% YTD Growth","The electric vehicle market continues to grow at an impressive rate, with 1.7 million EVs sold in August, marking a 15% year-over-year increase and a 25% surge in year-to-date sales.",2,"2025-09-12T20:15:25.000Z",{"slug":42,"title":43,"excerpt":44,"image":32,"category":11,"readTime":33,"publishedAt":45},"eu-loses-ground-in-ev-market-china-uk-thailand-and-vietnam-l-mfha1m05","EU Loses Ground in EV Market: China, UK, Thailand, and Vietnam Lead","The EU lags behind in EV adoption, as China, the UK, Thailand, and Vietnam take the lead. T&E's analysis reveals the challenges facing the EU in meeting its CO2 emissions targets for the auto industry.","2025-09-12T20:15:41.000Z"]