From EV Odessey.
Kia Electric News Episode #142 4th January 2026
A weekly roundup of EV News from Kia,Hyundai & Genesis
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Timecode
00:00 Titles
00:07 Intro
00:15 In case you missed them
00:19 Kia EV4 GT Fastback full review
00:24 Kia PV5 Passenger walk around deep dive
00:30 Kia EV5 GT Line S detailed walk around
00:46 Kia App news
01:58 All Hyundai Motor Group EVs coming in 2026
02:19 Kia EVs coming in 2026
02:46 All the full GTs coming in 2026
03:11 Kia EV5 Facelift already 😮
03:49 Hyundai EVs coming 2026
04:34 A sneaky late Hyundai surprise
05:39 All Genesis EVs coming in 2026
06:57 KCB United Pleos Login system
09:21 Kia Korea How to use RSPA2 on EV5 also Kia App version
10:47 TSBs and OTA updates
10:56 New Euro EV3 OTA
11:26 New Euro EV6 Facelift OTA
11:50 New US EV6/EV9 ICCU replacement TSB
12:58 New US built EV6/Sportage DCU replacement TSB
13:37 Kia Korea PV5 DIY Maintenance How to video
15:34 Outro
16:43 Endscreen
Links to source stories & videos:-
My videos this week in case you missed them-
Kia EV4 Fastback/Sedan/Saloon GT Line Detailed Review & POV Test Drive
Kia PV5 Passenger Very detailed Walk around
Kia EV5 GT Line S UK Production version very detailed walk around
Kia has also already announced that the Kia EV3,4,5 GT AWD will also be Unveilled at 2026 Brussels Motor Show on January 9
Kia Confirms EV3 GT, EV4 GT and EV5 GT Unveiling at 2026 Brussels Motor Show on January 9
EV3 Spy shots of wheel from Healer TV
EV3 Spy shots from Auto Express
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/kia/ev3/365956/kia-ev3-gt-spy-shots-pictures
Kia EV5 GT Spyshots
You Won’t Be Getting This New Kia Performance Sedan In America
You Won’t Be Getting This New Kia Performance Sedan In America
The Kia EV5 Just Launched In Some Markets, And It’s Already Getting A Facelift | Carscoops
The Kia EV5 Just Launched In Some Markets, And It’s Already Getting A Facelift
Hyundai is about to unveil its biggest EV yet, but that’s not all
https://www.hyundai.news/uk/articles/press-releases/brussels-motor-show-2026-teaser.html
Hyundai is about to unveil its biggest EV yet, but that’s not all
Hyundai Staria Electric Captured Undisguised
Hyundai Teases Staria Electric With Alleged 99 kWh Battery, 800V System Ahead of January 9th Reveal
Hyundai Teases Staria Electric With Alleged 99 kWh Battery, 800V System Ahead of January 9th Reveal
The Hyundai Ioniq 6N is also set to arrive in the UK
Genesis GV90 Interior Revealed: First Look at the Flagship Luxury SUV
Genesis GV90 Interior Revealed: First Look at the Flagship Luxury SUV
Genesis GV90 Taillight and Brake Lights Design Exposed at Night
Genesis GV90 Taillight and Brake Lights Design Exposed at Night
Unannounced Hyundai Pleos Account Discovered: Signs Point to a Unified Login System Across All Services
Kia EV5 RSPA2 Korean also RSPA via Kia App
US ICCU new recall for EV6/EV9
https://www.kiaevforums.com/threads/sa639-integrated-charge-controller-unit-replacement-ev6-ev9-2025-26.15767/
US EV6 Facelift DCU replacement
https://www.kiaevforums.com/threads/sa638-dcu-replacement.15755/
Kia PV5 Take care of your vehicle with simple DIY maintenance.
https://youtu.be/bX0pZolo0HI?si=1vYd67P3dWniDQrA
