Kia teases revealing EV2, EV4 images for the first time ahead of their big debut this month
It’s official. We will finally get to see the new Kia EV2 and EV4 later this month for the first time. Kia just previewed several new models from its affordable EV series for the first time ahead of their big debut later this month. The teaser gives us a closer look at what to expect from the new Kia EV2 and EV4. Check out the images below.
Kia previews first look at the new EV4, EV2, and PV5
Kia unveiled the EV4 concept during its first “EV Day” event in 2023. The EV4 was showcased alongside the EV3 and EV5, both of which are already on the market.
Although the EV2 didn’t make an appearance, Kia confirmed at the event that an even smaller, more affordable electric car was in the works.
Later this month, we will finally get our first look at the new model. Kia will unveil the EV2 concept during its second EV Day coming up on February 27, 2025.
During the event, Kia will also reveal its updated electrification strategy, which is “set to transform the global EV market,” the company claimed. Three new models will be presented, representing Kia’s “bold new strategy,” including the EV2 concept, EV4, and PV5 electric van.
Kia teased the new EV models for the first time with a few close-up images. As expected, the EV4 maintains its distinct fastback, almost sports-car-like rear end.
Although we’ve seen the electric sedan a few times after it was spotted in public testing, this is the closest look Kia has given us.
Kia will unveil the EV2 concept during the event, a compact electric crossover SUV that will sit below the EV3. Although Kia has yet to reveal prices, CEO Ho-Sung Song told Autocar during its 2023 EV Day that the EV2 would go on sale in Europe with a target price of around £25,000 ($30,000). In Korea, prices could start as low as KRW 20 million ($20,000).
Ahead of its debut, the EV2 has also been caught out in the wild with a Kia Soul-like design. However, the compact EV is expected to have a sportier, smoother design.
The PV5, Kia’s first electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV), will make its global debut during the event. Kia’s “game-changing” PBV platform can be modified for different uses, such as delivery or starting a business. The PV5, a mid-size model, is expected to challenge Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz in the electric van market
It will be available in different configurations, such as basic (for passengers), van (for delivery/ transport), or chassis cab (like a pickup truck bed).
Check back for more info leading up to their big debut later this month. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.
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Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner with Superchargers and giant movie screens is ready to open, and I have to admit, it looks pretty sick.
This project has been in the works for a long time.
In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla planned to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in Los Angeles.” It was yet another “Is he joking?” kind of Elon Musk idea, but he wasn’t kidding.
A few months later, Tesla applied for building permits for “a restaurant and Supercharger station” at a location in Santa Monica. However, the project stalled for a long time, apparently due to local regulations.
Nevertheless, Tesla still moved forward with a Supercharger at the location, but it had to move the diner project to Hollywood. In 2022, Tesla filed the construction plans with the city, giving us the first look at what the automaker intends to build.
In 2023, the automaker broke ground on the site of the diner.
7 years after being originally announced, the project appears now ready to open:
Musk said that he ate at the diner last night and claimed that it is “one of the coolest spots in LA.” He didn’t say when it will open, but Tesla vehicles have been spotted at Supercharger and people appear to be testing the dinning experience inside.
A Tesla Optimus Robot can be seen inside the diner on a test rack. It looks like Tesla might use one for some tasks inside the diner.
Earlier this year, Tesla integrated the diner into its mobile app – hinting at some interaction through the app – possibly ordering from it.
Electrek’s Take
I think it looks pretty cool. I am a fan of the design and concept.
However, considering the state of the Tesla community, I don’t think I’d like the vibes. That said, it looks like Tesla isn’t prominently pushing its branding on the diner.
You can come and charge there, but it looks like Tesla is also aiming to get a wider clientele just for dining.
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Hyundai’s electric minivan is finally out in the open. The Staria EV was caught without camo near Hyundai’s R&D center in Korea, giving us a closer look at the electric minivan undisguised.
Hyundai’s electric minivan drops camo ahead of debut
The Staria arrived in 2021 as the successor to the Starex, Hyundai’s multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Although the Staria has received several updates throughout the years, 2026 will be its biggest by far.
Hyundai will launch the Staria EV, its first electric minivan. Like the current model, the 2026 Staria will be available in several different configurations, including cargo, passenger, and even a camper version.
We’ve seen the Staria EV out in public a few times already. Last month, we got a glimpse of it while driving on public roads in Korea.
Despite the camouflage, new EV-like design elements were visible, including updated LED headlights and a full-length light bar. Although it’s still unclear, the electric version appears to be roughly the same size as the current Staria from the side, but slightly wider from the front.
New images posted on the South Korean forum Clien reveal a test car, expected to be Hyundai’s Staria electric minivan, without camo.
Like most Hyundai test cars, the prototype has a black front and a grey body. It still features a similar look to other prototypes we’ve seen, but you can clearly see the new facelift.
Earlier this year, a Staria EV was spotted in a parking lot in Korea, featuring a similar look. The electric version is nearly identical to the Staria Lounge, but with an added charge port and closed-off grille.
The Hyundai Staria EV is expected to make its global debut later this year. Technical details have yet to be revealed, but it’s expected to feature either a 76 kWh or 84 kWh battery, providing a range of around 350 km (217 miles) to 400 km (249 miles).
Hyundai’s electric SUV arrives after Kia introduced its first electric van, the PV5, which launched in Europe and Korea earlier this year.
In Europe, the Kia Passenger PV5 model is available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles, respectively. The Cargo version has a WLTP range of 181 miles or 247 miles.
Source: TheKoreanCarBlog, Clien
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