If you’ve been eyeing a new Kia electric vehicle, now may be the perfect time to start shopping. Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with some of its biggest discounts yet.

The EV6 was introduced in March 2021 as Kia’s first dedicated electric car based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform (the same one underpinning the IONIQ 5).

After launching in August 2021, Kia has sold over 210,000 EV6 models globally. Earlier this week, Kia unveiled the new EV6 with a bigger battery for more range, new features, and a sleek design upgrade.

Kia launched its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9, at the end of last year. The large electric SUV has helped revamp the brand, with Kia posting its best-ever EV sales in the US last month.

The EV9 had a record US sales month, with 1,572 models sold in April for 5,579 through the first four months of 2024. Meanwhile, Kia has sold 6,110 EV6 models, up 31% from the 4,633 sold through April 2023.

Kia is offering massive EV6 and EV9 discounts

To clear inventory and prepare for new models, Kia is offering huge discounts on select 2024 EV6 and EV9 models.

According to an analysis from online auto research firm CarsDirect, the 2024 EV6 has stackable discounts offering up to $12,800 off select models. A memo sent to dealers last week confirmed the 2024 EV6 is now eligible for a $1,500 VIN-specific incentive.

Earlier this month, Kia introduced the Select VIN Summer Sticker Sales event with savings from $500 to $1,500. The 2024 EV6 has received the maximum discount.

Kia is offering $7,500 in Customer Cash for those who are buying. You can also score a $500 loyalty discount. Or, rather than the cash offer, you can opt for 0% financing for 60 months.

For leases, you can save up to $12,800 (on the AWD GT-Line) in select states, including the Sticker bonus and Loyalty discount. Kia plans to add more models to the VIN program, which ends July 8, 2024.

The 2024 EV9 is also eligible for the maximum $1,500 VIN savings deal. Stackable savings can amount to up to $12,400 off MSRP.

EV9 buyers also have the choice of $7,500 Customer Cash or 0% APR for 48 months. In some states (California, Oregon, and Washington), the EV9 Land is eligible for $10,400 in lease cash.

Lease incentives vary by trim, with $9,000 off the base Light Standard Range and $9,800 off the Long Range model. Other incentives include $8,600 for the Wind, $10,100 for the GT-Line, and $11,900 off the EV9 Land. With a $500 loyalty bonus, you can score up to $12,400 off the 2024 EV9.

If you’re ready to take advantage of some of the biggest savings yet, we can help you get started. You can use our links below to find deals on 2024 EV6 and EV9 models at a dealer near you.

Commercial EV manufacturer Mullen has scored a $150 million capital infusion that will allow it to expand its domestic and international sales efforts – and put Bollinger’s beefy electric trucks into series production.

Mullen received a $100 million financing commitment from an undisclosed family office and sold an additional $50 million of senior secured convertible notes to both family offices and high net worth investors. With a fresh $150 million on hand, the company says its capital needs over the next 13 months are met – which includes the funds needed to put the Bollinger Motors B4 into regular production.

The Bollinger B4 is a cabover-style chassis cab with a 15,500 lb. GVWR powered by either one or two 79 kWh battery packs good for 85 or 185 miles of range, respectively. Both versions are motivated by a 250 kW (~325 hp) eAxle that reportedly generates more than 625 lb-ft. of torque at 0 RPM.

More than enough, in other words, to get every one of those 15,500 lbs. up to speed and down the road with confidence.

Bollinger B4 specs

The Bollinger B4 will join the Mullen 3 and 1 commercial delivery vehicles (shown, at top) in series production later this year, but it’s worth noting that both Mullen’s Class 1 and Class 3 commercial EVs are available for delivery now – something that not everyone in the industry, even established players, can really say.

Mullen has also recently expanded its commercial dealer network with the addition of Pritchard EV and National Auto Fleet Group, which gives customers added support in both the Midwest and on the West Coast. The Company also recently announced Foreign Trade Zone Status approval for its Tunica, Mississippi, commercial vehicle manufacturing center, which provides a number of benefits, including deferment of duties owed and elimination of duties on exported vehicles.

Electrek’s Take

The B4 is to Bollinger is like the Cayenne or Macan is to Porsche: a necessary, mainstream offering that must thrive in order for the B1 or 911 that we really want to exist. The good news on that front, though, is that the Class 3 work truck version of the B1 (above) is well on its way to production now that Mullen has secured the GM plant that, once upon a time, produced the Hummer H2.

We interviewed Mullen CEO David Michery on The Heavy Equipment Podcast and discussed Mullen’s funding, its place in the market, and the future of Bollinger’s B1 – look for that episode to drop in the next few days.

Chinese EV maker NIO launched the first EV under its new mass-market Onvo brand Wednesday. The new Onvo L60 electric SUV will rival Tesla’s best-selling Model Y at a cheaper starting price. Starting at just $30,500 (219,900 yuan), can NIO’s new electric SUV compete with the Model Y?

Meet the NIO Onvo L60, the latest Tesla Model Y rival

NIO CEO William Li launched the new Onvo brand Wednesday, introducing its first vehicle, the L60 SUV. Li said the new EV will rival Toyota’s RAV4 and Tesla’s top-selling Model Y as a family car.

“Defining a new standard for family cars,” according to NIO, the L60 has a pre-sale price of just $30,500 (219,900 yuan).

NIO compared its new electric SUV to the Tesla Model Y, saying it has better energy consumption (12.1 kWh/100km vs. 12.5 kWh/100km) under the same CLTC conditions.

At 4,828 mm long, 1,930 mm wide, and 1,616 mm tall, the Onvo L60 will directly rival the Model Y (4,750 mm long X 1,921 mm wide X 1,624 mm tall).

Starting at 219,900 yuan ($30,500), NIO’s new mass-market electric SUV undercuts the Model Y, which starts at 249,900 yuan ($34,600) in China.

The new mass-market electric SUV on the block

The electric SUV has three battery pack options. The base 60 kWh variant features 555 km (345 mi) CLTC range, while the 90 kWh and 150 kWh models offer up to 730 km (454 mi) and over 1,000 km (621 mi) CLTC range, respectively.

In comparison, the base RWD Tesla Model Y gets up to 554 km (344 mi) CLTC range. The AWD Long Range Model Y (290,900 yuan) and AWD Performance trims (354,900 yuan) get up to 688 km and 615 km CLTC cruising range, respectively.

Although full details are yet to be released, the L60, equipped with NIO’s in-house 900V platform, is expected to feature ultra-fast charging capabilities.

Onvo owners will have access to NIO’s expanding (+1,000) battery swap and public fast charging network (+25,000).

A Reuters report last week claimed NIO made a deal with BYD to source batteries for its new Onvo brand. Two sources said BYD will join CATL to supply a smaller battery pack for its new EV. Meanwhile, CALB will provide the 85 kWh battery pack.

However, when contacted by Reuters, NIO said the information was “inaccurate” without elaborating. Check back for more info soon as NIO’s new mass-market Onvo brand hits the market.

Electrek’s Take

NIO is the latest EV maker (or automaker) to launch a new Tesla Model Y competitor. As its best-selling EV, it’s no surprise to see the competition looking to snag a piece of the market.

BYD launched its Sea Lion 07 last week, its “smart mid-size electric SUV,” starting at just 189,800 ($26,250). As the first EV based on its new e-Platform 3.0 Evo, the base Standard model gets up to 550 km (341 mi) CLTC range. For 199,800 ($27,625), the Long Range variant gets up to 610 km (379 mi) range.

Can NIO’s new mass-market electric SUV compete with Tesla’s Model Y or BYD’s new Sea Lion 07? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Source: CarNewsChina, NIO