From EV Odessey.
Kia Electric News Episode 157 26th April 2026
Your weekly roundup of EV news from Kia,Hyundai & Genesis
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Timecode
00:00 Titles
00:07 Intro
00:27 In case you missed them this week
00:30 Ioniq 3 leak video
01:04 Kia/Hyundai News Update
01:18 Coming soon review of Kia EV2 Launch Edition
01:24 More details on Hyundai Ioniq 3 reveal at Milan Design week
05:54 What do I think of Ioniq 3?
06:35 Recommended YouTube reviews of Ioniq 3
06:45 Vision Metaturismo at Milan Design week
06:53 Kia EV4 Discounts
07:42 Intelligent Octopus Go surprise price hike
08:35 HMRC moves to block 5% Vat on Public Charging
09:40 More details on Kia PV5 High roof version
10:28 Recalls & Updates
10:52 Most of EU cCNC get cluster OTA recall
11:48 Kia EV4 ICCU physical recall already?
12:29 EU Kia EV9 CCU update
12:40 Problems with last week’s EV9 Roof controller update
12:54 KCB reported Hyundai Staria EV limo launch
15:33 Hyundai Ioniq V launch at Beijing Auto show
17:44 KCB Reports New Ioniq SUV based on Ioniq Earth concept coming 2027
18:18 Outro
19:30 Endscreen
19:40 Kia EV2 Easter Egg
Links to source stories & videos:-
Hyundai Motor Europe Introduces IONIQ 3: Aero Hatch Elevates EV Technology for Simple, Spacious and Intuitive Mobility
https://www.hyundai.news/eu/articles/press-releases/ioniq-3-unveil-milan-design-week-2026.html
I would recommended the ones from Everything Electric & also the one from Electriying Youtube
EE video https://youtu.be/ogti3MzPIxc?si=2Z0uBdOhff9c0EoI
Electrifying https://youtu.be/hHCgmR0UvVI?si=Csm9uS7zDTwvB9Da
Milan Design week Kia showed off the Vision Meta Turismo
https://www.press-eu.kia.com/document/633#/latest-news/kia-presents-vision-meta-turismo-at-milan-design-week-redefining-the-grand-tourer-for-the-digital-age
Kia cuts EV4 prices by $10,000 in response to the new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo
Kia cuts EV4 prices by $10,000 in response to the new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo
HMRC moves to block 5% VAT rate for public EV charging
https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/hmrc-moves-to-block-5-vat-rate-for-public-ev-charging/323734
Kia PV5 Cargo High Roof and PV5 Cargo Standard: D-segment capacity to urban agility
https://www.press-eu.kia.com/document/633#/latest-news/kia-pv5-cargo-high-roof-and-pv5-cargo-standard-d-segment-capacity-to-urban-agility
Hyundai Motor Launches The New STARIA Limousine with Both Hybrid or Electric Options
Hyundai Motor Launches The New STARIA Limousine with Both Hybrid or Electric Options
Staria video https://youtube.com/shorts/wm–EKcQuOs?si=_VrKZvfwZmrAI35s
Staria Lounge Dog edtition https://youtu.be/ESpHNBTcusA?si=6TI8H3__henHsunN
Hyundai Confirms New IONIQ SUV Based on Earth Concept for 2027
Hyundai Confirms New IONIQ SUV Based on Earth Concept for 2027
Live Gallery: Hyundai IONIQ V has 800V E-GMP, 4,9 meters and a Snapdragon chipset
Live Gallery: Hyundai IONIQ V has 800V E-GMP, 4,9 meters and a Snapdragon chipset
Car Scene Korea post
http://youtube.com/post/UgkxFTq-QRDydQoBnfYbQ3BhhdE9ogN4ZgrO?si=YSFo4iCw6XuuCfBv
