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Hyundai, Kia push solid-state EV batteries until 2030, but these rivals are racing ahead

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Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, doesn’t expect to launch solid-state EV batteries until 2030, at the earliest. The company said there’s “a lot of uncertainty” around the promising new battery tech. With others, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Stellantis, Honda, and Chinese battery giants CATL and BYD, who will be the first to get the “holy grail” of battery tech on the market?

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First Drive: We kicked up some SoCal sand off-roading in the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT

Less than a year after its initial reveal, Hyundai officially launched its off-road-friendly IONIQ 5 XRT variant in the US and invited us to Palm Springs to test it out. This is a Hyundai IONIQ through and through, but it features some unique design upgrades, including a new drive mode to help it tackle tougher terrain than its siblings.

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First drive in the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: A familiar model with some choice upgrades

As we get ready to exit month two of 2025, the opportunities to test drive model-year BEVs are starting to arise. The most recent was a trip to Palm Springs, California, to test out the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5. This flagship BEV saw a mid- refresh for 2025, so I didn’t experience the most drastic of changes compared to previous versions. In the places where Hyundai did improve the IONIQ 5, however, I noticed savvy upgrades that took customer feedback into consideration and made an already high-quality BEV even better.

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Hyundai launches aggressive IONIQ 5 discounts in Korea as EV sales slump

Hyundai introduced significant discounts on its top-selling EVs, including the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric, in South Korea to overcome slumping sales. With government incentives, the IONIQ 5 now starts at just over $30,500 in Hyundai’s home market. Although demand remains strong in the US, Hyundai is still offering big savings opportunities.

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BYD launches its first EV in Korea starting at just $21,500: can it rival Hyundai and Kia?

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BYD officially launched its popular Atto 3 in South Korea this week, its first EV to hit the market. The electric SUV starts at just over $21,500 in Korea, but with subsidies, prices could fall to under $14,000. Can it compete with low-cost EVs from Hyundai and Kia? With several top-selling electric cars en route, BYD looks to win over buyers.

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