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Electric Cars Report says the Volkswagen ID. Tiguan debuts with up to 600 km of range. The source also lists 299 PS, 4MOTION AWD, and a starting price of €42,695.
Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van has become eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant. The change lowers its starting price to £35,495, which may make the model more accessible in the UK market.
Audi has opened UK order books for the A2 e-tron, with prices starting at £32,200 on the road. Deliveries to UK customers are expected from early 2027.
KGM’s Torres EVX and Musso EV now qualify for UK government grants in the UK. The support reduces their prices and may affect their market competitiveness.
BMW has revealed the new iX4 electric coupe-SUV. The model is said to offer up to 428 miles of range, and pricing starts at more than $66,000.
Volkswagen has opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo GTI at €39,995. The model is positioned in the electric hot-hatch segment and is said to offer 226 PS, 290 Nm of torque and up to 431 km of range.
BMW has introduced the iX4, an electric SUV-coupé in its Neue Klasse family. The model expands the lineup between the iX3 and iX5 and starts at €70,900.
Mitsubishi’s 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV is listed with a starting price of $37,745 and an estimated 282-mile range. The figures indicate the model’s battery and charging specifications as it enters the market.
CUPRA has updated the 2026 Tavascan with a new 58 kWh battery, a 190 PS powertrain and an Origin trim. The changes also include more technology and UK price cuts of up to £1,600, which may broaden access to the model.
Hyundai’s IONIQ 3 has gone on sale, according to the source. The source says the starting price is about $25,000 and the range is up to 308 miles.
Hyundai says the IONIQ 3 is now available to order in the UK, with pricing from £18,495 after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant. The launch matters because it sets a lower entry price for the model and cites a range of up to 308 miles.
Renault has opened UK orders for updated versions of its Scenic E-Tech and Megane E-Tech electric models. The starting prices include the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, which lowers the entry cost for buyers.
Renault has set UK pricing for the new Megane E-Tech Electric at £28,245, with the £3,750 ECG applied. The pricing update highlights the model’s claimed 306-mile range and 165 kW charging, which are key selling points for buyers.
Range Rover Sport Electric has been presented with up to 378 miles of range, 550 HP and 800V fast charging. The announcement matters because it adds a new electric option in the large SUV segment and includes UK pricing from £110,000.
Orders have opened for the Range Rover Sport EV, which is priced at nearly $150,000 and is said to offer up to 378 miles of range.
BMW has opened orders for the 2027 i3 early following strong initial demand. The electric sedan is said to offer up to 468 miles of range, though pricing is described as high.
BMW has unveiled a new 3 Series line-up that for the first time includes an electric sedan, the i3. The model is based on the Neue Klasse platform and is positioned with a claimed range of up to 900 km, which may influence pricing and market positioning.
Mercedes-Benz has begun taking US orders for the 2027 G 580 Electric. The update includes a revised charging setup, improved efficiency and slightly more range, with pricing starting at $165,200.
Lexus confirmed pricing and range for the 2027 TZ electric SUV. The announcement gives buyers an early view of the model’s cost and claimed driving range ahead of its later launch this year.
Kia Philippines has introduced the EV3 in the Philippines on September 21, pricing it at P1.898 million. The rollout expands its local EV lineup and adds a new battery-powered compact crossover option.
Renault has opened UK orders for the updated Renault 5 E-Tech. The pricing remains unchanged despite technical improvements to the electric supermini.