January 29, 2026

Another week in the EV world, another scroll through the newsletter—where kilowatts, breakthroughs, and charging wins keep things fully charged. ⚡🚗.

• Kia’s pricing for 26’ Niro EV

• GM streamlines public charging with Electrify America

• Lucid announces upcoming Investor Day

• Microsoft and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team unite to drive innovation

• Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 wins 26’ Best Electric Vehicle for the fourth consecutive year

• Video: 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR - It's the Hottest Car for a Reason!

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1. Pricing has been announced for the 2026 Niro EV, as Kia America introduces an accessible all-electric compact crossover with modern design, fast-charging capability, advanced driver-assistance systems, and a tech-forward interior starting at $39,700.

2. GM is streamlining the EV charging experience by integrating Electrify America’s 5,000+ fast-charging stations, including 350-kW Hyper-Fast chargers, directly into its myChevrolet, myGMC, and myCadillac apps for seamless finding, charging, and payment across the U.S. and Canada.

3. On March 12, 2026, an Investor Day hosted by Lucid Group will provide investors and media with a comprehensive update on the company’s EV strategy, upcoming midsize vehicle program, technology and software advancements, and long-term growth and financial outlook.

4. Ahead of Formula 1’s major 2026 EV-focused regulation changes, Microsoft has entered a multiyear partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team to use its cloud and AI technologies to boost performance, efficiency, and sustainability in the sport’s more electrified era.

5. For the fourth consecutive year, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 was named Kelley Blue Book’s 2026 Best Electric Vehicle, highlighting its leadership in everyday usability, fast charging, performance, and design.

6. By producing a record 3,653 EV battery systems—approximately 114 MWh—in a single day across its global facilities, Octillion Power Systems underscored its manufacturing scale, market leadership, and expanding role in electric mobility.

7. Shareholders of NaaS Technology Inc., the first U.S.-listed EV charging service in China, approved key corporate governance updates, including reducing the company’s share par value, amending its governing documents, and authorizing directors to implement these changes.

8. Earning dual 5-star safety ratings from Euro NCAP and ANCAP, the AION V electric SUV has gained widespread acclaim and multiple international awards, securing recognition both domestically and globally.

9. Formula E and Google Cloud have launched a multi-year partnership, making Google Cloud the Championship’s Principal AI Partner to boost EV race performance, operations, and fan experience while promoting sustainability.

10. Ausenco has been appointed by Canada Nickel as lead engineering consultant to advance detailed engineering on the EV-critical Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project as it moves toward construction by year-end.

11. The all-electric 2026 MINI Countryman models – the Countryman E and Countryman SE All4 – combine advanced SiC inverter technology, long ranges of up to 311 miles, fast charging, spacious versatility, and modern design with Level 2 driver assistance, setting a new benchmark for compact electric SUVs.

12. Emobi has raised $3.4 million in seed funding to scale its JustPlug cloud-based Plug & Charge technology, accelerating seamless, secure EV charging across fleets, automakers, and more than 140,000 charging ports nationwide.

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR - It's the Hottest Car for a Reason!

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