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Kia Electric News Episode 165 12th July 2026
Weekly roundup of EV news for Kia,Hyundai,Genesis Electric Vehicles & more
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Timecode
00:00 Titles
00:07 Intro
00:13 My News update episode during the week
00:39 Evidence of new PV5 OTAs rolling out in UK
00:49 Bad news for EV2 GT Line S
01:55 EV2 Long Range WLTP Range and specs
03:31 Electrek Kia EV4 AWD story
05:28 Hyundai Kia Wind turbine in Car article
07:42 Car Scene Korea PV5 7 seater/PV5 Prime Video
07:56 Version 2.2 of Ioniq 5 Companion released
10:17 Fresh Maps & Infotainment for Kia, Hyundai,Genesis in US this week
10:45 Kia PV5 Maps & Infotainment download updates incoming?
11:28 EV Repairability & Insurance Costs article
17:04 KCB Genesis GV90 Coach door Interior spy shots
17:44 Kia EV9 Viewers issues news
18:18 EV9 Steering wheel vibrating on full AC
18:22 EV9 Corrosion in strange place
18:55 Korean Herald Kia joint CEO story
20:22 Updates and recalls
20:20 2 New OTA updates for EU Kia EV9
21:08 Boston Dynamics Atlas at the World Cup
24:25 Endscreen
24:36 Easter Egg
Links to source stories & videos:-
Original 1st April Kia UK Press release with specs for EV2
kiapressoffice.com/releases/1969
Electrek Kia EV4 AWD goes on Sales in Europe
electrek.co/2026/07/08/kias-electric-hatch-gains-awd-nearly-350-miles-range
Hyundai And Kia Want To Put Wind Turbines In Your Car's Bumper
carbuzz.com/hyundai-kia-wind-turbine-patent
Car Scene Korea PV5 New models walk around
youtu.be/1TtBN2HVMFM?is=I4YFaYccl7GKpOHT
Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk6606j6zeo
Dacia Spring NCAP
youtu.be/2indFTVpQ_Y?is=XJcJQPYfVb2H-eFI
Ultra-Luxury 4-Seater Genesis GV90 Coach Door Model Spotted with Wood Floor
thekoreancarblog.com/ultra-luxury-4-seater-genesis-gv90-coach-door-model-spotted-with-wood-floor
Links to US Maps & infotainment sites:-
update.kia.com
update.hyundai.com
update.genesis.com
Link to EU July Maps & Infotainment from my QR Code
update.kia.com/EU/EN/updateNoticeView/GcSwv4
SWWILS Post
speakev.com/threads/disappointing-ev9-surface-corrosion.196913/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic
Korean Herald reports that Kia has named production chief Song Min-su as co-CEO
https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10803747
Kia Germany OTA Portal
kia.com/at/service/konnektivitaet/ota-updates/?OtaItem=OTA+Software+Update+for+Smart+Battery+Management+%28SBM%29
hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/hyundai-motor-brings-atlas-humanoid-robot-to-fifa-world-cup-2026-in-first-ever-live-match-environment-robotics-integration
Boston Dynamics Atlas at the world cup
youtu.be/haFfAueQkMI?is=jclw4DTJdCUm0rri
Kia Electric News Episode 165 12th July 2026
Weekly roundup of EV news for Kia,Hyundai,Genesis Electric Vehicles & more
Please support this channel by liking,subscribing & giving Superthanks.
In the UK you can support this channel by using my Octopus referral codes below.
My Octopus referral code:-
Use this link to sign up to Octopus Share £100-
https://share.octopus.energy/rose-gecko-431
My Octopus Electroverse Charge Card referral code. Share £10:-
https://electroverse.octopus.energy/sign-up/magic?referralCode=rose-gecko-431
You can also join this channel to get access to perks such as early access to videos
youtube.com/channel/UCKhu_onecpS9_vQvrvUp-Mw/join
Timecode
00:00 Titles
00:07 Intro
00:13 My News update episode during the week
00:39 Evidence of new PV5 OTAs rolling out in UK
00:49 Bad news for EV2 GT Line S
01:55 EV2 Long Range WLTP Range and specs
03:31 Electrek Kia EV4 AWD story
05:28 Hyundai Kia Wind turbine in Car article
07:42 Car Scene Korea PV5 7 seater/PV5 Prime Video
07:56 Version 2.2 of Ioniq 5 Companion released
10:17 Fresh Maps & Infotainment for Kia, Hyundai,Genesis in US this week
10:45 Kia PV5 Maps & Infotainment download updates incoming?
11:28 EV Repairability & Insurance Costs article
17:04 KCB Genesis GV90 Coach door Interior spy shots
17:44 Kia EV9 Viewers issues news
18:18 EV9 Steering wheel vibrating on full AC
18:22 EV9 Corrosion in strange place
18:55 Korean Herald Kia joint CEO story
20:22 Updates and recalls
20:20 2 New OTA updates for EU Kia EV9
21:08 Boston Dynamics Atlas at the World Cup
24:25 Endscreen
24:36 Easter Egg
Links to source stories & videos:-
Original 1st April Kia UK Press release with specs for EV2
kiapressoffice.com/releases/1969
Electrek Kia EV4 AWD goes on Sales in Europe
electrek.co/2026/07/08/kias-electric-hatch-gains-awd-nearly-350-miles-range
Hyundai And Kia Want To Put Wind Turbines In Your Car's Bumper
carbuzz.com/hyundai-kia-wind-turbine-patent
Car Scene Korea PV5 New models walk around
youtu.be/1TtBN2HVMFM?is=I4YFaYccl7GKpOHT
Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk6606j6zeo
Dacia Spring NCAP
youtu.be/2indFTVpQ_Y?is=XJcJQPYfVb2H-eFI
Ultra-Luxury 4-Seater Genesis GV90 Coach Door Model Spotted with Wood Floor
thekoreancarblog.com/ultra-luxury-4-seater-genesis-gv90-coach-door-model-spotted-with-wood-floor
Links to US Maps & infotainment sites:-
update.kia.com
update.hyundai.com
update.genesis.com
Link to EU July Maps & Infotainment from my QR Code
update.kia.com/EU/EN/updateNoticeView/GcSwv4
SWWILS Post
speakev.com/threads/disappointing-ev9-surface-corrosion.196913/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic
Korean Herald reports that Kia has named production chief Song Min-su as co-CEO
https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10803747
Kia Germany OTA Portal
kia.com/at/service/konnektivitaet/ota-updates/?OtaItem=OTA+Software+Update+for+Smart+Battery+Management+%28SBM%29
hyundaimotorgroup.com/en/news/hyundai-motor-brings-atlas-humanoid-robot-to-fifa-world-cup-2026-in-first-ever-live-match-environment-robotics-integration
Boston Dynamics Atlas at the world cup
youtu.be/haFfAueQkMI?is=jclw4DTJdCUm0rri
