Kia's refreshed EV lineup trades raw horsepower for a more interesting transmission story: these GT models now get a proper multi-speed gearbox instead of single-speed monotony. It's the kind of engineering detail that separates cars built for drivers from cars built for compliance.

Renault's new Twingo E-Tech launched at Brussels (January 2026) aims to democratize EVs with a €30k entry point—roughly $381 million IDR equivalent. Built on the CMF-BEV platform with a modest 52kWh battery, it's positioned as the pragmatist's alternative to German compliance cars and Chinese price dumping.

Autocar India puts VinFast's three-row crossover through its paces—a brand still proving it can build cars that matter beyond subsidy-driven markets. The VF7 leans on affordable pricing and practical packaging, but the real test is whether VinFast survives long enough for owners to trust the warranty.