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BRIEFLY: IONIQ 5, U.S. EV Sales, Tesla Superchargers & more | 04 Oct 2025

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Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a new electric car that's shaped like a crossover SUV. It can charge quickly and can go about 300 miles on a full battery, making it a popular choice for electric vehicle buyers.

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Ford F150 Lightning

The Ford F-150 Lightning is an electric pickup truck that can do many of the same things as regular trucks, like towing and hauling. It's part of the famous F-150 line.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is an electric SUV that carries the Mustang name. It's known for being fun to drive and has a lot of modern technology inside.

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Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevrolet Equinox is a small SUV that's popular with families. It has a lot of space inside and is easy to drive.

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federal tax credit

A federal tax credit is money the government lets you subtract from your taxes. For electric cars, this can help lower the overall cost when you buy one.

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Volkswagen Id4

The Volkswagen ID.4 is an electric SUV, which means it runs on batteries instead of gasoline. It's designed to be eco-friendly and has a lot of space inside for passengers and cargo.

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Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 is a new electric car from Kia. It's popular for being stylish and fun to drive, and it helps reduce pollution because it doesn't use gasoline.

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Supercharger

Superchargers are special charging stations for Tesla cars that let you charge the battery much faster than regular chargers. This makes it easier to travel long distances.

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DC fast charging

DC fast charging is a way to charge electric cars quickly. It gives a lot of power to the car's battery in a short amount of time, so you don't have to wait long to get back on the road.

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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a type of car that runs on electricity instead of gasoline, making it more environmentally friendly. It's known for being fast and having cool technology features, and people often talk about it because it’s becoming a popular choice for many drivers. Recently, it has received some updates to make it even better.

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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is an electric car that is easy to drive and good for the environment. The 2026 version will have some new features to make it even better.

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Dodge Journey

The Dodge Journey is a type of SUV, which is a larger vehicle that can carry more people and stuff. It has extra seats in the back, making it a good option for families or those who need more space. People talk about it because it’s practical and can be a good deal for what you get.

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It's even used briefly for Saturday, October 4th. Everything you view in less than five minutes. If you haven't got time for the full podcast, let's get you up to speed. Hyundai is cutting the Ionic 5 prices by an average of $9,155 in the US. Even more, because that's the average price. On some specs, the standard range rear-wheel drive trim comes down to $35,000 for an Ionic 5. This is a car that is attractive, fast-charging,

it's a crossover, it can use Tesla superchargers, 300 miles of range on some trims. That continues to be a fantastic vehicle. More on Hyundai, by the way, in sales in a moment. Ford, their Q3, electric vehicle sales were up massively driven by a 30% rise in Mustang Mac E, 40% boost in F-150 Lightning. GM set an EU-US record with 66,500 dd sales in the third quarter of this year.

So 105% year-to-date increase, obviously propelled by the federal tax credit incentives as well. GM's touting its line up was the strongest it's ever had for electric models. The Chevrolet Equinox is the top selling non-Tessler in the United States over 25,000 Q3 sales and over 52,000 years so far.

GM is extending the $7,500 tax credit equivalent via a decent dealer leasing program too. Back to Hyundai, Hyundai posted a 14% rise in US sales, not on the quarter, but on September 2025. It was the Ionic 5 achieving a September record and EV sales up 153% year-over-year.

Volkswagen saw its US EV sales rise 230% in the third quarter of the year compared to Q3 last year, the ID4 and the new ID bars accounting for a 17% of their total American sales.

Kia's compact EV 3 has sold over 75,000 units globally so far this year. It's topping sales here in the United Kingdom and South Korea as well as expanding into Europe, Australia and other regions.

Tesla installed 4,000 new Supercharger stalls worldwide in the third quarter of this year. It's largest quarterly increase and it debuted 500 kilowatt DC fast charging a pure V4 site in California only cyber trucks can take advantage of it and to be honest with you, it's a little peak time and then it just ramps down again so you may well use a V3 or V3.5 Supercharger station but it's still a lovely headline to have.

Tesla's Shanghai built Model 3 gets a nice little iterative quality of life boost, a front bumper camera, the physical turn signal stalk as well. These updates will roll out soon to North America and European cars as well.

Neo's sub brand or affordable Firefly has now been seen in right hand drive testing in the United Kingdom that signals their impending expansion to markets like here.

Australia may be New Zealand as well. Firefly did begin deliveries in Europe this August and will continue their roll out too. Nissan and electrify America have partnered to launch plug and charge capability.

It's debuting with the 2026 Nissan Leaf and expanding to additional models later this technology allows Nissan EVs to automatically authenticate and pay for charging, which enhances driver convenience.

Eon, the electricity company, 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 in logistics and movements and things like that are often known ahead of your journey.

The program starts as select sites and finally Ireland hit its 2025 year end target already with 195,000 EV sold well ahead of schedule and that's briefly.

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About this episode

Hyundai has significantly reduced the price of the Ioniq 5 by an average of $9,155, making it a competitive option in the EV market. The episode also covers impressive sales figures from Ford, GM, and Volkswagen, highlighting a surge in electric vehicle sales across the board. Tesla's expansion of Supercharger stations and new features for the Model 3 are discussed, along with Nissan's partnership with Electrify America for plug-and-charge capabilities. The episode concludes with Ireland surpassing its EV sales target ahead of schedule.

DC fast charging federal tax credit supercharger

Chevrolet Equinox Dodge Journey Ford F-150 Lightning Ford Mustang Mach-E Hyundai Ioniq 5 Kia EV6 Nissan Leaf Tesla Model 3 Volkswagen ID.4

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It's EV News Briefly for Saturday 04 October 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.

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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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