[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fG9YBP6atDIWxJUiWUMykmZsziYmBjIm1UcIQrvd4iWc":3},{"success":4,"post":5,"related":26},true,{"id":6,"slug":7,"title":8,"excerpt":9,"content":10,"category":11,"author":12,"authorRole":13,"image":14,"tags":15,"sourceUrl":19,"sourceTitle":20,"readTime":21,"views":22,"published":4,"featured":23,"metaDescription":9,"metaKeywords":24,"createdAt":25,"updatedAt":25,"publishedAt":25},"f8spk7giu9nocr0w49gnxb9k","kia-sold-110-000-evs-in-q2-with-the-pv5-and-new-low-mrzojv28","Kia sold 110,000 EVs in Q2, with the PV5 and new low","In the second quarter, the Korean automaker sold 110,000 pure electric vehicles, up 88% from the same period last year . After gas and oil prices spik...","\n    \u003Cp>In the second quarter, the Korean automaker sold 110,000 pure electric vehicles, up 88% from the same period last year\u003C/p>\n\n    \u003Ch2>What's Happening\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>After gas and oil prices spiked earlier this year, Kia zeroed in on each region, introducing new electric and hybrid vehicles.\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],"Kia","Pricing","Electric Vehicles","https://electrek.co/2026/07/24/kia-sold-110000-evs-q2-led-by-pv5-low-cost-models/","Web",4,1,false,"Kia, Pricing, Electric Vehicles","2026-07-25T01:18:06.000Z",[27,34,40],{"slug":28,"title":29,"excerpt":30,"image":31,"category":11,"readTime":32,"publishedAt":33},"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":35,"title":36,"excerpt":37,"image":31,"category":11,"readTime":38,"publishedAt":39},"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":41,"title":42,"excerpt":43,"image":31,"category":11,"readTime":32,"publishedAt":44},"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"]