TEN 302 - $20K KANDI ELECTRIC CAR, HUMMER EV REVEAL SET, SONY VISION S TESTING

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved News covers a diverse range of EV developments. A key highlight is the Kandi K27, an affordable electric car launching in the US at $20,499, offering a 100-mile range and 63 mph top speed, though lacking rapid charging. Lucid is integrating its DreamDrive system, featuring lidar and driver monitoring, into the Lucid Air, with future over-the-air updates planned for higher autonomy levels. The Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD is noted to appear on Tesla's loan calculator, priced around $48,000, though its official configuration status remains unclear. The show also touches on the GMC Hummer EV's upcoming reveal, Tesla's controversial acceptance of federal funds, potential delays for the Kia e-Soul in the US, and the Renault Zoe's surge in European plug-in sales. Other segments include updates on Lordstown Motors, Sony Vision S testing, off-road modifications for the Tesla Model 3 and Y, and advancements in battery technology from Toyota and Panasonic.