Kia says hybrids aren't a threat to EVs but are the perfect gateway to electrification

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The Kia Sorento Hybrid
The Kia Sorento Hybrid.

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Chinese Tesla rival BYD says its new hybrid cars can go 1,250 miles without stopping for gas or charging

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The BYD Seal 06 will be one of two models to get the new hybrid technology, which the EV maker says can enable a vehicle to travel more than 1,000 miles without stopping to charge or refuel.

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Hybrid sales are booming — here's why drivers are buying them over EVs

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Toyota has reaped the benefits of its hybrid-friendly lineup.

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  • Hybrid sales are booming in the US. 
  • Once dismissed as a "phase," many drivers are now choosing them over EVs.
  • One Toyota exec told BI there are "no compromises" to buying a hybrid anymore. 

Hybrids are having a moment.

The EV market isn't in peril. It's just changing.

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An empty charging station for an electric vehicle.
Electric vehicles have hit a hurdle, but not a roadblock.

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I test-drive dozens of cars every year for work and I won't buy an EV yet — I'm happy with my hybrid

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A 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid.

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Hybrid cars now have 'very few compromises' says Ford executive — and sales are booming

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Ford Maverick truck
Ford offers hybrid versions of the Maverick truck.

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Biden slows his timeline for the shift to EVs in a compromise with unions concerned about jobs

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A white Kia Niro EV charges at an EVgo charging station parking lot.
The Kia Niro EV charges at an EVgo charging station.

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Hybrids are more popular than ever as shoppers cool on EVs

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The Toyota Prius is in a good position for car buyers who are showing renewed interest in hybrids.

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Ford's secret weapon in the fight against Tesla: hybrids

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Ford CEO Jim Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are battling it out for their share of the car market.

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GM's plan to bring back hybrids is a win for dealers and shoppers

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GM CEO Mary Barra
GM CEO Mary Barra.

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