The Kia EV4 is a slightly unusual proposition. It looks like a sedan that wanted to become a hatchback, right down to its long roofline and fastback-style rear, yet Canada only gets the four-door sedan with a conventional trunk. After 510 kilometres in our Shale Grey Wind Premium FWD, roughly 80 percent of that in the city, it became clear that the EV4 is not trying to be the electric car that impresses you with acceleration.

Hyundai has been on a remarkable run lately, but the IONIQ 9 might be their most impressive effort yet. Yes, Kia already had a large electric SUV on the market by the time this one arrived, but Hyundai wasn't content to share a platform. We attended the official launch of the IONIQ 9 in British Columbia, but this was our first opportunity to spend quality time with the vehicle on our home turf, in the depths of winter. This season has a way of showcasing a vehicle's true capa