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I think they give the manufacturers involved a platform from which to gather data, benchmark, and develop the partnerships needed to move further into EVs when the time is right. At the same time, they'll make much more money on the ICE or hybrid versions of the Niro and Kona, so it's no great surprise to see them slow-walking the rollout. Faced with the initial sticker shock premium of the EV version, I'd guess most buyers would opt for the hybrid as a more affordable middle ground.