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⚡ Kia Wins Big, 10,000+ Chargers & Rivian Makes a Leadership Change

The Kia EV3 takes home a top award, EV charging hits a major U.S. milestone, ChargePoint posts strong growth, and Rivian prepares for a CFO transition.

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John Rooney
September 11, 2026

September 11, 2026

As we pause to remember 9/11 and honor those we lost and those who continue to serve, take a few minutes to catch up on the latest EV news in this week’s newsletter.

  • Kia EV3 Wins Green Car of the Year

  • 10,000+ EV Chargers Now Installed Nationwide

  • Rivian CFO Claire McDonough to Step Down

  • ChargePoint Revenue Jumps 18%

  • U.S. Graphite Project Targets EV Battery Supply

  • Video: All-electric 2027 Kia EV3

Keep your inbox fully charged—join the ride for the latest EV news, trends, and innovations shaping the road ahead. 

“For me and my family personally, September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and uncertain. Therefore, we must make use of every moment and nurture it with affection, tenderness, beauty, creativity, and laughter.”

–Deepak Chopra

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  1. The all-electric 2027 Kia EV3 has been named Green Car of the Year, while the 2026 Carnival Hybrid earned Green Minivan of the Year, highlighting Kia’s expanding electrified lineup.

  2. More than 10,000 EV chargers have been installed nationwide through the Green Water & Power and Autel Energy partnership, achieving 99.72% uptime and with thousands more chargers planned.

  3. Claire McDonough, Rivian’s CFO, will step down on October 30, 2026, with Vice President of Finance Derek Mulvey expected to serve as interim CFO during the search for a permanent successor.

  4. Second-quarter fiscal 2027 results for ChargePoint showed an 18% increase in revenue to $116.1 million, improved margins, reduced losses and continued expansion of EV charging partnerships and infrastructure.

  5. Aiming to strengthen the domestic supply of a critical mineral for EV batteries, Graphite One is developing a U.S.-based graphite supply chain spanning its Graphite Creek project in Alaska and advanced anode manufacturing in Ohio.

  6. During a visit by Myanmar’s President, VinFast highlighted its advanced EV production capabilities at its Hai Phong Manufacturing Complex while continuing to expand its global green mobility footprint.

  7. At the 2026 What Car? Electric Car Awards, Hyundai took home three honors, including Best Electric Performance Car for the all-electric IONIQ 6 N.

  8. The all-electric MINI Aceman SE combines 218 horsepower, up to 252 miles of range, five-passenger versatility and signature MINI driving fun in a compact urban crossover.

  9. A new partnership with Emil Frey France will support the expansion into the French market, where the Lucid Air and Gravity will debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026.

  10. Updated and initial resource estimates for Canada Nickel’s Deloro and Nesbitt projects in Ontario support the development of domestic nickel supplies for EV batteries and other critical mineral applications.

  11. Beginning with the 2026/27 season, the UEFA Champions League will welcome Hyundai Motor Company as its Official Automotive Partner in a multi-year partnership highlighting its expanding European lineup, including the all-electric IONIQ 3.

All-electric 2027 Kia EV3

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