From EV Odessey.
Kia Electric News Episode 158 10th May 2026
Your weekly roundup of EV news from Kia,Hyundai & Genesis
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Timecode
00:00 Titles
00:07 Intro
00:16 In case you missed my News Video
00:52 More Regions added to Kia ICCU Warranty extension
01:09 PV5 gets first OTA
01:20 Kia EV3 AWD More spec news
02:52 KCB Kia EV3 Facelift spied
05:09 KCB Kia EV5 Spied in US
06:42 EU Kia App Connect store news
07:13 Kia cuts EV6 prices in US
09:28 Autoblog reports Ioniq 3 N may be coming
10:29 Kia PV5 Passenger is Sales Sensation
11:30 New Kia PV5 Elite trim coming to UK
11:54 Hyundai Motor Group Launches Pleos
19:30 Hyundai Mobis new Motor System
22:04 TSBs and Recalls
22:09 Kia EV9 Wiper Arm Replacement
23:01 Kia PV5 AI Patrol Vehicle
24:34 Outro
23:52 Welcome New Channel Member
25:00 Endscreen
Links to source stories & videos:-
Kia PV5 Cluster update According to the Kia UK OTA Portal
https://www.kia.com/content/kwcms/kme/uk/en/owners/ota-controller-updates.html/
Kia EV3 AWD: More power and all-wheel drive for the compact SUV
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Kia-EV3-AWD-More-power-and-all-wheel-drive-for-the-compact-SUV-11271826.html
Kia EV3 Facelift spotted
https://thekoreancarblog.com/first-sightings-of-kia-ev3-facelift-pleos-connect-and-finally-the-iccu-fix/
Caught in California: Is Kia Preparing a Surprise U.S. Launch for the EV5?
https://thekoreancarblog.com/caught-in-california-is-kia-preparing-a-surprise-u-s-launch-for-the-ev5/
2026 Kia EV6 Pricing Announced: Massive Price Cuts, New Colors, and Upgraded Standard Charging Features
https://thekoreancarblog.com/2026-kia-ev6-pricing-announced-massive-price-cuts-new-colors-and-upgraded-standard-charging-features/#google_vignette
Hyundai Is Working on a Cheaper N EV That Could Cost Around $40,000
https://www.autoblog.com/news/hyundai-is-working-on-a-cheaper-n-ev-that-could-cost-around-40000
Kia PV5 Passenger is a surprising sales sensation
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/kia/pv5/369512/kia-pv5-passenger-surprising-sales-sensation
PV5 New Elite Passenger trim coming to UK order in June
Hyundai Motor Group Redefines In-Vehicle Experience with ‘Pleos Connect’ Next-Generation Infotainment System
https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/hyundai-motor-group-redefines-in-vehicle-experience-with-pleos-connect-next-generation-infotainment-system
Pleos Launch videos in Korean:-
Pleos Connect App Market https://youtu.be/TK3sZiq3fp0?si=5T1SyJvVu7TXTBV6
Pleos Connect User Experience https://youtu.be/DArYvPjliLA?si=yTMfbs-Kh1238-m6
Pleos Connect Gleo AI https://youtu.be/Y_SmZx1s7BM?si=wCi3PjnmXQ3HTSDr
SDV & Pleos Connect https://youtu.be/HZ4yq4aP8gc?si=F1FxJUOu21zbohw6
Kia EV9 PI2601A Passenger side wiper arm replacement
https://www.kiaevforums.com/threads/ev9-pi2601a-passenger-side-wiper-arm-replacement.16448/
Kia PV5 National Emergency Vehicle
https://youtu.be/vY4z-7U1S_0?si=263s6p8BZHhttkff
