Podcast: Tesla Roadster is happening?, Kia EV3 in US, gas pumps replaced, and more

This is a roundup of electric vehicle and energy news rather than a home upgrade story, so there is not much here that touches your house directly. Still, a few items are worth knowing if you follow the EV and energy space. Kia has revealed pricing for its EV3, starting at $30,000, as it prepares to bring the electric SUV to the US. Ford's electric pickup is also nearing release, with more details expected on what it offers beyond an affordable price. Rivian's 2027 R1S is getting captain's chairs, a feature buyers had been asking for, along with new trims and pricing.

On the charging side, an oil company has replaced gas pumps with BYD's high-power EV chargers, rated at 1,500 kilowatts, at one of its stations. This points to the ongoing shift of fueling infrastructure away from gasoline and toward fast EV charging, which could matter if you rely on public charging for an electric vehicle rather than charging at home.

The rest of the roundup covers industry news with less direct relevance to homeowners: a possible demonstration of Tesla's Roadster, Tesla's labor dispute in Sweden, Lucid's new three-row electric SUV, and Jaguar's redesigned EV interior. None of these involve home energy upgrades, rebates, or equipment for your house.