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2023 Kia EV9 coming soon

After Kia unveiled its most powerful vehicle ever produced (Kia EV6 GT) at the end of last year, several videos of the new electric SUV, KIA EV9, were released a few days ago. It is part of the long-term plan of switching to electric cars by the end of the decade, and this model should accelerate the transition.

The video shows a bold design with unusual light patterns created by the front and rear lights. Like the Kia EV6, the Kia EV9 is built on the current electric vehicle platform E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform). What the exterior and interior of the car will look like and what specs it will have remain unknown for now. We will have more information at the end of next month when the KIA EV9 will have its world premiere.

Kia EV6 GT is powered by a front and rear electric motor with a total power of 576 hp (424 kW) and 545 lb-ft (740 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 1-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 161 mph (259 km/h). This means that it is not only a more powerful but also a faster car than the Stinger. It is mounted on a set of 21-inch wheels.

With powerful motors on both axles and a long-range, 77.4 kWh battery, located under the flat floor of the cabin, the EV6 GT offers a spacious interior in the elegant form of a coupé-inspired crossover. Its range on a single charge is up to 206 miles / 424 km (WLTP, combined), while its 800V charging technology allows it to charge the battery very quickly from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.

Source: KIA

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The all-electric Porsche Cayenne will arrive in 2026

In the previous year, Porsche achieved outstanding sales results, and the highest demand was for the Cayenne model (95,604 units). The German company decided to continue on the same path, and this was confirmed by the recently published teasers showing the arrival of an improved version of this SUV, whose premiere is expected in two months.

In addition, Porsche is intensively working on a fully electric version of the Cayenne model, which should reach the market by 2026. The car will not have much in common with today’s SUV as it will use a different platform. According to Autocar, the electric Cayenne will be based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform planned for the next-generation electric Macan. The platform is being developed in collaboration with Audi, which means it will be used by the Q6 E-Tron and A6 E-Tron models.

When it comes to the powertrain, plenty of power is expected as the most powerful electric Macan will have 603 hp (443 kW) and more than 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. It is expected that a new battery will be installed, more powerful than the one in the Porsche Macan (100 kWh). It will also be equipped with 800V technology.

Porsche, for now, has no intention of stopping offering the Cayenne with an internal combustion engine. Why would it, when it is currently the most desirable Porsche car.

Source: Porsche

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The all-electric Porsche Cayenne will arrive in 2026
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Mini Cooper SE Convertible limited edition

Last year, the British company Mini presented the Mini Cooper SE Convertible prototype, and now comes the news that this electric car is entering production. Obviously, the first reactions were positive, so the British car manufacturer decided to produce 999 units of this car.

This unique and fully functional electric concept car is powered by an electric motor with 184 hp (135 kW) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) of torque. That’s just enough to get the Cooper SE Convertible to 62 mph in 7.3 seconds, and when it comes to range, the convertible has an estimated range of 125 miles / 201 km (WLTP).

“At the moment, every fifth produced Mini is powered by an electric motor only, which was an additional motivation to introduce the electric Cooper SE Convertible into the story from April, which will be offered in a small series only to customers in Europe,” said Stefani Wurst Head of the MINI brand at BMW Group.

The car also has a folding roof that can be retracted up to a speed of 30 km/h. It also shares several body components with the electric “hatchback” Cooper SE and has 17-inch rims that are only available with Mini electric cars.

Last year, the company announced that it is seriously considering a new generation of electric Mini Cooper that will be completely different from the current model. Rumors say that Mini will also offer an electric crossover to the market. Whether that will happen remains to be seen.

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Mini Cooper SE Convertible limited edition

Source: Mini