Electric car sales almost doubled in the first half of 2019, compared to the first six months of last year. 100% electric vehicles registered an increase of 92% during this period, with 765,000 units …

The 100% electric EV version of the Kia Niro with a 64 kWh battery and real range up to 455 km officially debuts on the Italian market. The 100% electric EV Kia Niro is now available in Italy together with the HEV and plug-hybrid PHEV hybrid. The e-Niro, as well as the sister e-Soul, is equipped with two engines powered by two lithium batteries of different power. The most powerful is the 64 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of autonomy of over 450 km and in the urban area of over 600 km (a smaller 39.2 kWh battery pack is also available).

In recent years, Chinese automakers have been creating many interesting and attractive models. China's high-end intelligent fully-electric crossover ArcFox Alpha-T was officially launched and opened for reservations. Its name is also written as “α-T". The new compact crossover is the result of a joint venture of the BAIC division called BJEV and Canadian auto component manufacturer Magna International. The price of ArcFox Alpha-T in the basic configuration is about $ 40,000.

The British company Apex Motors is preparing to enter the market of electric sports cars. Her first-car will be a two-seater coupe called AP-0, a fully electric sports car. The AP-0 was originally intended to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show (cancelled because of the coronavirus). The Apex AP-0 will be a true race-oriented sports car, although the company promises to obtain certification for admission to public roads. The 650 hp electric drive enables the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in just 2.3 seconds and a top speed of over 300 km / h.