This one is worth a quick mention, but it does not touch home energy upgrades or rebates directly. Kia has opened pre-orders in Mexico for its EV3, a compact electric SUV that will be built there and shipped to the US later this year. The company is putting $649 million into vehicle production in the region.
The EV3 will come in two battery sizes. A smaller 58.3 kWh battery is expected to give US buyers up to 220 miles of range, while a larger 81.4 kWh battery version is expected to reach up to 320 miles in front-wheel-drive form. All-wheel drive will be optional on some trims and standard on others. Both battery sizes can charge from 10% to 80% in about a half hour, and the car uses the NACS charging plug, the same standard Tesla uses, so it should work with a growing number of public fast chargers.
In the US, Kia plans to sell the EV3 in five trims by the end of the year, with pricing expected to be announced soon. Kia has said it expects the EV3 to start around $35,000, which would make it one of the more affordable electric SUVs sold in the US. For homeowners weighing an EV purchase alongside things like a home charger or solar setup, this is a car to watch once official US pricing and availability are confirmed.
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