Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 electric SUV already looks like it’s from the future, but the flagship Calligraphy trim stands apart from the other options. The top-tier model gains added tech, features, and sleek trim-exclusive design elements. A new all-black model was spotted in California, giving us a better look at the top-tier trim on the road.
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Expand Expanding CloseNissan’s new 2025 Ariya electric SUV is now on sale with prices starting under $40,000
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Expand Expanding CloseRivian (RIVN) made a ‘secret’ deal with the UAW: Here’s what that means for the EV maker
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Expand Expanding CloseCheck out the updated Kia EV6’s new virtual gear shift feature in action [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseHonda’s Prologue is already the third best-selling EV in the US
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Expand Expanding CloseNIO’s low-cost Onvo EV will arrive in its first European market in early 2025
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Expand Expanding CloseBYD is taking the auto market by storm, forcing legacy rivals to make desperate moves
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Expand Expanding CloseToyota wants to make owning an EV more affordable, but where are the choices?
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Expand Expanding CloseJaguar’s controversial $200,000 ultra-luxury EV spotted out in public [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseCadillac’s new Vistiq electric SUV starts at under $80,000, but higher trims can get pricey
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Expand Expanding CloseBYD’s new electric sports car is coming for the Porsche 911 after first public sighting
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Expand Expanding CloseFord’s future looks bleak in Europe as its EV woes worsen, a new study shows
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Expand Expanding CloseCATL wants to phase out gas stations with ambitous EV battery swap plans, 10 new EVs
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Expand Expanding CloseCheck out this custom Lucid Air cleverly designed so 7-foot Shaq can fit
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Expand Expanding CloseGM is recalling the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV over an interesting safety concern: It’s too quiet
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Expand Expanding CloseHonda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric
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Expand Expanding CloseBYD officially enters humanoid robot race as global talent search kicks off
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Expand Expanding CloseToyota slashes 2025 bZ4X prices by $6,000 and adds a stealthy new Nightshade edition
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Expand Expanding CloseVolvo’s most affordable EV will arrive with up to $9,000 in discounts, but here’s the deal
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Expand Expanding CloseThis Chinese brand is launching a semi-solid-state battery EV in 2025, and it won’t be expensive
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Expand Expanding CloseMercedes-Benz new CLA EV promises 800 miles of driving range with 20 minutes charging
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Expand Expanding CloseHyundai IONIQ 9 caught with bold new design features: Is this the XRT trim?
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