CleanTechnica•18 days ago
Kia EV5 For Canada, Scout Pre-Orders Heavily Favor PHEV Option
Key Takeaway
OEM strategies for EV/PHEV deployment are diversifying regionally, signaling varied load growth patterns and infrastructure needs for power developers and large consumers.
AI Summary
- •OEMs like Kia and Scout are pursuing diversified EV strategies, with Kia's EV5 targeting Canada and Scout's pre-orders heavily favoring PHEVs.
- •This market segmentation suggests varying regional consumer preferences and infrastructure readiness, impacting future charging demand and grid planning.
- •The continued growth and diversification of EV/PHEV sales represent a predictable increase in electricity load, requiring developers to plan for expanded generation and transmission, and large consumers to prepare for fleet electrification.
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Article Content
Kia says it won't bring the EV5 to the US but will offer it in Canada, while Scout will sell mostly plug-in hybrids. The post Kia EV5 For Canada, Scout Pre-Orders Heavily Favor PHEV Option appeared first on CleanTechnica .