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Mobility
Kia EV3 tops German EV comparison test, beating Renault and BYD
Kia\'s EV3 scored highest in a German electric-vehicle comparison test, beating Renault\'s 4 E-Tech and BYD\'s Atto 2, a report said. Five electric crossovers were assessed across five categories including space, comfort, powertrain, driving performance and cost efficiency. The EV3 recorded the longest real-world range at 335 km. Kia is preparing a U.S. launch, with sales planned as a 2027 model year vehicle in late 2026.
Industry
Tesla Model 3 seen entering 30 million won range in South Korea; FSD shifts to monthly subscription only
Tesla’s Model 3 Standard RWD with an NCM battery could enter the 30 million won price range in South Korea on higher 2026 subsidies, compared with LFP versions. Tesla is also releasing a seven-seat 2026 Model Y, with the option limited to a premium AWD Long Range variant. Elon Musk said Tesla will stop selling FSD as a one-off purchase, offering it only as a $99-a-month subscription after the 14th.
Mobility
Socar enters power market with electric rental cars
Socar will enter the power market in Jeju based on its rental car service. The company said it will start a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot project, applying V2G technology to electric rental cars as distributed energy resources. The pilot will be conducted at the Socar Terminal under a jointly approved regulatory sandbox exemption. Socar installed 15 bidirectional chargers and V2G parking spaces and plans to expand chargers to as many as 200, using Ioniq 9 and EV9 vehicles.