Polestar 3 electric SUV and new Polestar 5 make thrilling debut at Goodwood
Polestar is bringing the heat to this year’s Goodwood FOS with several models making their debut, including its first electric SUV, the Polestar 3, and the latest Polestar 5 prototype.
It’s that time of year again, the Goodwood FOS is kicking off, and automakers are showing off their new vehicles.
Earlier today, Hyundai unveiled its new IONIQ 5 N, kicking off a new era of electric performance for the South Korean automaker. We also saw Porsche’s retro-looking Vision 357 Speedster concept make an appearance, a nod to its first sports car.
Up-and-coming Swedish EV maker Polestar gave us a glimpse into what we can expect from the brand. The company brought out its first electric SUV, the Polestar 3 (517 hp), its latest Polestar 5 prototype (884 hp), a 4-door GT electric car, and the new Polestar 2 BST edition (476 hp).
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said, “It’s time for the Polestar 3 to take its first-ever run up the famous hill,” with production now slated to begin in the first quarter of 2024.
Ingenlath added, “The latest Polestar 5 verification prototype is here, too. Developed in the UK, Goodwood is like home turf for our electric 4-door GT.”
Polestar 3 electric SUV makes its Goodwood debut
Since launching the Polestar 2 in mid-2020, the electric sedan has become among the top-selling models in many key EV markets like the UK, Canada, South Korea, Norway, Sweden, and more.
To play its role in the booming SUV market, Polestar unveiled its first all-electric SUV, the Polestar 3, in October to lead off a new wave of EVs and build upon the Polestar 2’s momentum.
Despite initial plans to begin building the Polestar 3 by the end of the year, the EV maker is delaying it until early next year as it finalized the software for its new platform shared with Volvo.
Ahead of its official launch next year, the Polestar 3 debuted at Goodwood. Check out its run in the video below.
Riding on the same platform as the new Volvo EX90, the Polestar 3 will come in two configurations – a long-range dual motor and a performance pack version. Both are powered by a 400-volt lithium-ion battery with 111 kWh capacity.
The standard long-range dual motor produces 489 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.9 seconds. With up to 300 miles of EPA range, the standard version starts at $83,900.
Packing 517 hp and 671 lb-ft of torque, the performance pack model can go 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Despite the extra power, the performance version has slightly less range (270 miles) and starts at $89,900.
The latest Polestar 5 prototype makes its run
After showcasing a development prototype of its high-performance electric 4-door GT Polestar 5 at last year’s Goodwood FOS, the EV maker is back with its latest verification prototype.
Polestar announced in 2020 it would transition its Precept concept into a production model, a year later confirming it would be the Polestar 5.
The EV maker says the Polestar 5 is “the embodiment of our ambitions for design, technology, and sustainability.”
Polestar’s latest prototype combines a new rear electric motor with a high-output front electric motor for a total output of 884 hp and an 800-volt architecture. Ingleath calls the Polestar 5 “a company-defining project.” Its official launch is planned for next year.
Meanwhile, the updated Polestar 2 and limited-edition BST edition 230 are available to buy online today. The Polestar 3 can be ordered online and will soon appear in Polestar spaces, with deliveries expected to start in the second quarter of 2024.
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Kia’s electric van was spotted in the US again, but this time it looks a little different
Is Kia’s electric van finally coming to the US? The Kia PV5 was caught testing with a unique design, hinting it’s destined for the US.
Is Kia’s electric van coming to the US?
Although Kia has yet to announce it publicly, all signs point to the PV5 launching in the US. In February, the electric van was first spotted charging at a station in Indiana.
A few photos and a video sent to Electrek confirmed it was indeed the Kia PV5. The sighting came somewhat as a surprise, as the only official statement from Kia said the PV5 would arrive in Europe and South Korea this year, followed by “launches in other markets” in 2026, but no mention was made of the US.
After another PV5 was spotted in Arizona, rumors that Kia’s electric van was coming to the US began to surface again.
Kia still has yet to confirm or deny a US launch, but another sighting hints at the PV5’s imminent debut. The latest spotting, by KindelAuto, appears to be of the US-spec 2026 Kia PV5.
It looks about the same as the Kia PV5 Passenger, which is already available in parts of Europe and South Korea. However, although it’s not very clear, Kia’s electric van appears to have added side marker lights, a requirement in the US.
Following its launch in the UK earlier this year, the Kia PV5 Passenger is now being introduced to new European markets.
In the UK, it starts at £32,995 ($44,000) on the road. In Germany, the PV5 Passenger is priced from €38,290 ($45,000) or €249 per month.
Kia’s electric van is available in two variants: Passenger, for everyday driving, and Cargo, for business use. The PV5 Passenger is available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of 183 miles and 256 miles, respectively. Meanwhile, several more variants are on the way.
During its PV5 Tech Day in July, we learned that Kia plans to launch seven PV5 body types, including a Light Camper, a premium “Prime” Passenger model, and an open bed version.
We’ll have to wait for the official word, but there’s still hope Kia’s electric van will make it to the US. We should find out soon. Can we get the EV5 too? That might be pushing it.
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A new review of US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign reveals that in July, solar-powered electricity shot up by over 30%, while wind grew by almost 14% in the US.
Solar continues to break records in July
EIA’s latest monthly “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through July 31, 2025), once again confirms that solar is the fastest growing among the major sources of US electricity.
In July alone, electrical generation by utility-scale solar (i.e., >1-megawatt (MW)) surged by 36.9% compared to July 2024, while “estimated” small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar PV increased by 12.7%. Combined, they grew by 30.4% and provided 9.4% of US electrical output, up from 7.5% year-over-year.
Moreover, utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic expanded by 37.4%, while generation from small-scale systems rose by 11.0% during the first seven months of 2025 year-over-year. The combination of utility-scale and small-scale solar increased by 29.9% and was 8.9% (utility-scale: 6.7%; small-scale: 2.2%) of total US electrical generation for January to July – up from 7.0% a year earlier.
As a consequence, solar-generated electricity year-to-date (YTD) easily surpassed – by over 54% – the output of US hydropower plants (5.7%). In July alone, solar-generated electricity more than doubled the output of hydropower. In fact, in both July and YTD, solar produced more electricity than hydropower, biomass, and geothermal combined.
And for the first time ever, 4% more electricity was generated in July by utility-scale solar (33,119-GWh) than by wind farms (31,831-GWh). Including small-scale systems, solar outproduced wind by over 35% during the month (43,092 GWh).
Wind is still on a growth trajectory
US wind turbines produced 10.8% of US electricity in the first seven months of 2025, an increase of 3.5% year-over-year, and they almost doubled electrical generation by the nation’s hydropower plants.
In July alone, wind-generated electricity was 13.8% greater than a year before.
Wind + solar are beating coal, nuclear
During the first seven months of 2025, electrical generation by wind plus utility-scale and small-scale solar provided 19.6% of the US total, up from 17.8% during the first seven months of 2024.
Further, the EIA reports that the combination of wind and solar provided 19.1% more electricity than did coal during the first seven months of 2025, and 14.1% more than nuclear. In fact, as solar and wind grew rapidly, nuclear-generated electricity dropped by 1.0%.
Renewables are still on the rise
All renewables combined (wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal) produced 9.9% more electricity between January and July than they did a year ago and provided 26.7% of total US electricity production compared to 25.1% 12 months earlier.
Electrical generation by the combination of all renewables grew three times faster than total US electrical generation (9.9% vs. 3.3%). Renewables’ share of electrical generation is now second to only that of natural gas, which saw a decline in electrical output by almost 3.5% during the first seven months of 2025.
“Notwithstanding enactment of the anti-renewables provisions in the Trump megabill, solar and wind continue to power ahead,” noted the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director, Ken Bossong. “Meanwhile, the electrical output YTD by the Republicans’ preferred technologies – nuclear power and natural gas – has actually fallen.”
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Lucid Motors (LCID) delivered the first Gravity Robotaxi EV to Nuro on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its partnership with Uber.
Lucid delivers the first Gravity Robotaxi EV to Nuro
In July, Lucid announced a partnership with Uber and Nuro to deploy 20,000 autonomous Gravity SUVs over the next six years.
The alliance is already on the move. Lucid announced that it delivered the first Gravity EV to Nuro on Wednesday, which will be used for the Uber robotaxi fleet.
Lucid’s electric SUV will be equipped with Nuro’s Level 4 self-driving tech, including the sensors and other hardware.
Starting in 2026, Uber aims to launch “20,000 or more” Lucid robotaxi’s over the next six years. The vehicles will join Uber’s network and will be available to use through the Uber App. To help kick-start the alliance, Uber is investing $300 million into Lucid.
Lucid said delivering the first vehicle, “marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter,” teasing that more is to come soon.
Although Gravity production at its plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, was limited due to supply chain issues earlier this year, Lucid said it has mostly resolved the problems.
Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, said during an interview with Brew Markets on Tuesday that the Gravity has “so many orders” that the company will honor the $7,500 EV tax credit until the end of the year.
Introducing our Robotaxi Engineering Fleet.
Lucid has delivered the first @Uber-exclusive robotaxi engineering vehicle to @nuro for integration with the Nuro Driver.
This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter—stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/It5rWqFHS2— Lucid Motors (@LucidMotors) September 24, 2025
According to Winterhoff, Lucid doesn’t “want to tell order holders, you know what, you’re out of luck, we didn’t deliver in time.
Despite many of its luxury rivals, including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, pulling back on electrification plans, Winterhoff said Lucid will remain a pure EV company.
Winterhoff said the loss of the federal $7,500 EV tax credit will have a limited impact on sales due to Lucid’s market position and pricing.
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