The Kia EV4 could be a game-changer ⚡️

PLUS: Kia's tiny EV2, Volvo ES90 preview, and Mercedes' solid-state battery tests.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. 2026 Kia EV4 Is Coming to America ... Eventually      More than half a decade after its debut, few automakers have been itching to challenge the Tesla Model 3 directly.    But a slightly smaller EV sedan is on the way soon, and it should be able to undercut the Model 3 in price.    The Kia EV4 was revealed in production guise just a few days ago, previewing the brand's latest addition to its E-GMP platform lineup. Among other things, the sedan will offer over 300 miles of range when optioned with the larger battery pack, with a 201-hp motor driving the front wheels. An AWD version could join it as well.    Here's what else we expect from Kia's upcoming affordable EV. READ THE FULL STORY 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Revives the Bus      Volkswagen's long-awaited ID. Buzz is finally here in all of its retro glory, ready to let owners reenact some of their 1960s road trips without the clatter of an air-cooled engine out back. And with a much more capable sound system.    The ID. Buzz is now arriving at dealerships, offering a choice of single- or dual-motor layouts while getting juice from a 91-kWh battery.     In the latest Quick Spin episode, West Coast Editor Mark Vaughn puts the new van through its paces and takes you on a tour of the electric descendant of the Bus. READ THE FULL STORY Mercedes Is Testing This Firm's Solid-State Cells      Solid-state batteries have been an EV industry buzzword for over a decade, but plans for their mass production have perpetually been just out of reach, always a few years away.    Now, Mercedes appears to be edging ahead with this promising battery technology. The automaker has begun tests of Factorial Energy's solid-state design, estimating a range of over 1,000 kilometers, or over 621 miles, in its prototype EQS sedan.     But a lot of things still have to fall into place before consumers can actually take advantage of solid-state tech. And its price competitiveness to the current crop of lithium-ion battery packs remains to be tested as well.    Here's what else this battery composition promises besides range. READ THE FULL STORY Kia EV2 Concept Is Kia's Next Small EV READ MORE Kawasaki Enters the Electric UTV Market with This Neighborhood Cruiser READ MORE Volvo ES90 Promises Big Range, Quick Charge Times READ MORE Afeela Will Woo EV Shoppers, but Not All at Once READ MORE Mercedes Adjusts EV Plans amid Gloomy Outlook READ MORE Despite VW JV and New Cargo Van, Rivian Expects a Challenging 2025 READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Autoweek is a publication of Hearst Autos. ©2025 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Autos, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779 https://link.autoweek.com/oc/5e72241397a2142fca606ee4n3su8.qj5/bb294303