⚡ EV Highlights: Record-Breakers, Award Winners & a New Luxury SUV

November 25, 2025

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GAC GROUP HYPTEC SSR sets new Guinness World Record
VinFast reports unaudited Q3 25’ financial results
Hyundai IONIQ 9 named "EV of the Year" by the Hispanic Motor Press
U.S. News announces the 2026 Best Vehicle Brand
Kia’s PV5 wins the ‘2026 International Van of the Year’
Lucid Gravity Touring: The luxury electric SUV designed without compromise

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1. The GAC GROUP HYPTEC SSR set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest drift by a pure EV at 213.523 km/h, showcasing China’s first mass-produced supercar and the country’s rising global automotive prowess.

2. Q3 2025 revenue reached $719 million as reported by Vinfast, up 47% YoY, with 38,195 EVs and 120,052 e-scooters/e-bikes delivered, over 110,000 EVs sold in nine months, and global expansion across Asia, the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.

3. Recognized as the 2026 EV of the Year by the Hispanic Motor Press, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 earned the honor for its spacious three-row design, innovative EV technology, strong safety and connectivity features, and family-friendly value.

4. Expanding its 2026 Best Vehicle Brand awards to include new EV-focused categories, U.S. News & World Report named Ford the first Best Electric Vehicle Brand and Lucid the inaugural Best Luxury Electric Vehicle Brand, highlighting the growing importance and innovation of EVs in the market.

5. Named the 2026 International Van of the Year, the fully electric Kia PV5 earned the honor for its groundbreaking EV design, technological innovation, strong efficiency and safety, and real-world performance.

6. The Gravity Touring, a luxury all-electric SUV starting at $79,900, has been launched by Lucid, offering up to 337 miles of range, 560 hp, seating for five to seven, ultra-fast charging, and advanced tech, and is now available for order ahead of its Los Angeles Auto Show debut.

7. A live demonstration in Honolulu will showcase Full Circle Lithium Corp.’s FCL-X™ technology for real-time suppression of lithium-ion battery fires, providing hands-on training for first responders, safety officials, and industry leaders on advanced EV fire extinguishing solutions.

8. FirstService Residential and SWTCH Energy have installed 1,000 EV chargers across 85 North American communities, providing convenient at-home charging for over 45,000 residents and supporting the growing demand for future-ready multifamily amenities.

9. A $250M investment, over 1,100 Rechargery bays live or under construction, and expanded Plug & Charge integration with seven automakers are driving IONNA’s accelerated California EV expansion, enhancing nationwide charging accessibility and the driver experience.

10. Debuting at AutoMobility LA, the IONIQ 6 N is a high-performance EV from Hyundai that combines up to 641 hp, advanced suspension, aerodynamic engineering, and track-focused technology to deliver a thrilling yet practical driving experience.

11. A 1,765-mile East Coast road trip highlighted the ease of long-distance EV travel with Electrify America’s expanding Hyper-Fast charging network, seamless Plug&Charge experience, and growing infrastructure across 14 states.

12. The deadlines for holders of Zeekr Group’s ADSs and ordinary shares to elect their preferred form of merger consideration are December 3 and 5, 2025, respectively, with any unsubmitted elections defaulting to cash under the pending merger expected to close around December 29.

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