BRIEFLY: IONIQ 5, U.S. EV Sales, Tesla Superchargers & more | 04 Oct 2025
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HYUNDAI CUTS 2026 IONIQ 5 PRICES https://evne.ws/4nYNNtJ
FORD Q3 ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES REPORT https://evne.ws/3KrEGDF
GM SEES RECORD Q3 EV SALES IN THE U.S. https://evne.ws/4gU3Ne8
CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV RISES TO SECOND IN EV SALES https://evne.ws/4mU0165
HYUNDAI SEPTEMBER SALES SEE EV GROWTH, IONIQ 5 RECORDS https://evne.ws/48KT182
VOLKSWAGEN U.S. EV SALES RISE IN Q3 2025 https://evne.ws/48SZeie
KIA EV3 TOPS 75,000 GLOBAL SALES https://evne.ws/479qyYg
TESLA SUPERCHARGER NETWORK SETS QUARTERLY RECORD FOR NEW STALLS https://evne.ws/3Kww9PH
SHANGHAI FACTORY ADDS FRONT BUMPER CAMERA TO TESLA MODEL 3 https://evne.ws/4o7MGYZ
FIREFLY RIGHT‑HAND DRIVE SPOTTED IN UK https://evne.ws/48NmkH7
NISSAN ADDS PLUG&CHARGE VIA ELECTRIFY AMERICA https://evne.ws/3ItLiRl
E.ON PILOTS TRUCK CHARGING RESERVATION SYSTEM https://evne.ws/4pVqYJo
IRELAND REACHES 195,000 EVS TARGET https://evne.ws/3KSwoEM
HYUNDAI CUTS 2026 IONIQ 5 PRICES
Hyundai has slashed U.S. prices for the 2026 Ioniq 5 by an average of $9,155, bringing the base Standard Range RWD trim to $35,000 and improving competitiveness amidst the loss of federal tax credits. The price cut, paired with continued incentives on 2025 models, aims to keep the Ioniq 5 an attractive, fast-charging crossover with Tesla Supercharger access and over 300 miles of range.
FORD Q3 ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES REPORT
Ford recorded its best-ever third quarter for electrified vehicle sales, with 85,789 units, up 19.8% year-over-year and led by a 30% rise in Mustang Mach-E and a 40% boost in F-150 Lightning deliveries in the U.S.. The only decline was seen with the E-Transit van, which dropped 85% versus the previous year.
GM SEES RECORD Q3 EV SALES IN THE U.S.
GM set a new U.S. record with 66,501 EV sales in Q3 and a 105% year-to-date increase, propelled by strong demand and $7,500 federal incentives. Overall, the company’s 2025 sales are up 10%, with GM touting its lineup as the strongest it’s ever had for both combustion and electric models.
CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV RISES TO SECOND IN EV SALES
The Chevrolet Equinox EV is the top-selling non-Tesla electric vehicle in the U.S., with over 25,000 Q3 sales and 52,834 for the year so far. GM is extending the $7,500 tax credit via a dealer leasing program, which should help maintain the Equinox’s market position into the coming months.
HYUNDAI SEPTEMBER SALES SEE EV GROWTH, IONIQ 5 RECORDS
Hyundai posted a 14% rise in U.S. sales in September 2025, with the IONIQ 5 achieving a September record and EV sales up 153% year-over-year. The company reaffirmed its commitment to affordable, quality EVs and continues to increase retail sales and market share regardless of expiring incentives.
VOLKSWAGEN U.S. EV SALES RISE IN Q3 2025
Volkswagen saw its U.S. EV sales rise 230% in Q3 2025 compared to the previous year, with the ID.4 and new ID. Buzz accounting for 17% of the brand’s total American sales. The ID.4 grew sales by 176%, and Q3 marked the strongest year-over-year jump for any brand.
KIA EV3 TOPS 75,000 GLOBAL SALES
Kia’s compact EV3 has sold over 75,000 units globally this year, topping EV sales in the UK and South Korea as it expands into Europe, Australia, and other regions. With competitive pricing and two battery options offering up to 375 miles of range, the EV3 is expected to reach the U.S. in 2026.
TESLA SUPERCHARGER NETWORK SETS QUARTERLY RECORD FOR NEW STALLS
Tesla installed 4,000 new Supercharger stalls worldwide in Q3 2025, its largest quarterly increase, and debuted a 500 kW V4 site in California. Charging demand climbed, with 54 million sessions and 1.8 TWh delivered, helping customers avoid 222.5 million gallons of petrol.
SHANGHAI FACTORY ADDS FRONT BUMPER CAMERA TO TESLA MODEL 3
Tesla’s Shanghai-built Model 3 now features a front bumper camera and a physical turn signal stalk, addressing driver assistance and low-speed maneuvering needs. These updates are expected to soon roll out to North America and Europe, although retrofits for existing vehicles are not yet confirmed.
FIREFLY RIGHT‑HAND DRIVE SPOTTED IN UK
Nio’s Firefly sub-brand was seen in a right-hand drive layout in the UK, signaling its impending expansion to markets such as the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Firefly deliveries began in Europe this August and will continue to roll out across other European countries in the coming months.
NISSAN ADDS PLUG&CHARGE VIA ELECTRIFY AMERICA
Nissan and Electrify America have partnered to launch Plug&Charge capability, debuting with the 2026 Nissan LEAF and expanding to additional models later. This technology will allow Nissan EVs to automatically authenticate and pay for charging, enhancing driver convenience at compatible stations.
E.ON PILOTS TRUCK CHARGING RESERVATION SYSTEM
E.ON is piloting a reservation system for electric truck charging, enabling drivers and logistics companies to schedule and guarantee charging stops in advance via a web app. The program starts at select sites, seeking to address planning and reliability needs for commercial EV fleets.
IRELAND REACHES 195,000 EVS TARGET
Ireland hit its end-2025 target of 195,000 electric vehicles ahead of schedule, with EVs now making up 18.4% of new car registrations so far this year. Government incentives and infrastructure investment have accelerated adoption and should foster a robust used EV market.
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