ev.news Daily: Mercedes-Benz Reveal 12 Minute Charging, Koreans Winning With Small EVs & VW Will Remotely Change Your Charging For Safety | 19 Oct 2026
MERCEDES REVEALS AMG GT SUV WITH 12-MINUTE CHARGING
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its first in-house-developed full-size electric SUV, with the GT 55 and GT 63 offering 128 kWh batteries, up to 710 kW charging and a 10–80% charging time of just 12 minutes. Both target 620–700 km of WLTP range, while the flagship GT 63 produces up to 860 kW and accelerates from 0–60 mph in an estimated 2.6 seconds, with US deliveries expected in summer 2027.
HYUNDAI AND KIA GROW SMALL EV SALES AS TOTAL SALES FALL
Hyundai and Kia sold 97,689 small electric cars in Europe during the first eight months of 2026, an…
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