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**2026 Electric Vehicle Preview**
As we head into 2026, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are gearing up to release a slew of new models that promise to accelerate the adoption of sustainable transportation. Here's a look at some of the most exciting EVs hitting the market this year.
**Slate Auto Truck**
Quite simply, Slate's modular electric Truck is going to be one of the most refreshingly unconventional EVs in 2026 when it lands late in the year. The secret to its disruptive powers is that, wisely, Slate has shunned chasing specs and has instead rethought what a truck can be. Backed by investors including Jeff Bezos, this compact electric pickup strips away excess—whimsically, the bare-bones version is called the Blank Slate—and will supposedly have an initial price target of $25,000 before incentives, making it one of the most affordable EV pickups ever proposed.
**Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1**
In what feels like the culmination of the longest tease campaign in automotive history, in 2026 the Afeela 1 will <em>finally</em> be with us. The joint venture combining Sony’s software, sensor, and entertainment might with Honda’s automotive manufacturing know-how will, in the latter half of this year, deliver the first Afeela 1s in California before expanding to other states and, eventually, international markets.
**Xiaomi SU7**
When Xiaomi launched the SU7 electric sedan in March 2024, in China, such was the fervor greeting the release that the company took 50,000 orders in the first 27 minutes of sales. Two years on, Xiaomi is giving the EV more than just a mild facelift (we're looking at you, Tesla), as the 2026 SU7 comes with significant upgrades. Lidar-based advanced driving assistance comes on every trim level as standard, computing power has been vastly increased (to 700 trillions of operations per second), and a 900-volt architecture will bring dramatically faster charging.
**Rivian R2**
The Rivian R2 is causing much excitement as a smaller, more affordable version of the R1. Could it be the model that finally brings the brand mainstream? We'll see. This compact, all-electric, midsize SUV has a targeted starting price around $45,000, which will make the the R2 Rivian’s “budget offering.”
**Slate Auto Truck**
A dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup yields about 200 hp drawing from a 52.7-kWh battery giving 150 miles of range, while an 84.3-kWh pack is good for 240 miles.
**Rivian R2**
Power comes from a straightforward rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive setup, producing around 200 hp. A 52.7-kWh battery gives 150 miles of range, while an 84.3-kWh pack is good for 240 miles.
**Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1**
A dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup yields about 480 hp drawing from a 91-kWh battery that should be good enough for roughly 300 miles of EPA range. Sony’s been at work on the entertainment, too, adding 360-degree immersive audio, integrated gaming, and the ability to stream PlayStation content during charging sessions.
**Xiaomi SU7**
With that battery comes remarkable range claims: a reported 560-plus miles on China's kinder CLTC cycle, but still making it one of the longest-range EVs in the country. The exterior sees more subtle enhancements: wider rear tires, bigger brake calipers, and refined grille details.
**Rivian R2**
All this doesn't come cheap, however, as the initial Signature model will cost around $90,000.
The Slate Auto Truck is a compact electric pickup that strips away excess to bring a price tag of $25,000. The Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 is a high-performance EV with impressive range claims and advanced features like lidar-based driving assistance and 360-degree immersive audio.
**2026 Electric Vehicle Preview**
As we head into 2026, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are gearing up to release a slew of new models that promise to accelerate the adoption of sustainable transportation. Here's a look at some of the most exciting EVs hitting the market this year.
The Rivian R2 is a compact, all-electric, midsize SUV with a targeted starting price around $45,000. The Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 is a high-performance EV with impressive range claims and advanced features like lidar-based driving assistance and 360-degree immersive audio.
**Rivian R2**
The Rivian R2 is causing much excitement as a smaller, more affordable version of the R1. Could it be the model that finally brings the brand mainstream? We'll see. This compact, all-electric, midsize SUV has a targeted starting price around $45,000, which will make the the R2 Rivian’s “budget offering.”
**Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1**
The Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 is a high-performance EV with impressive range claims and advanced features like lidar-based driving assistance and 360-degree immersive audio. A dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup yields about 480 hp drawing from a 91-kWh battery that should be good enough for roughly 300 miles of EPA range.
**Xiaomi SU7**
The Xiaomi SU7 is an electric sedan with a reported 560-plus miles on China's kinder CLTC cycle, making it one of the longest-range EVs in the country. The exterior sees more subtle enhancements: wider rear tires, bigger brake calipers, and refined grille details. All this comes at a price tag of $32,800.
**Rivian R2**
The Rivian R2 is a compact, all-electric, midsize SUV with a targeted starting price around $45,000. The Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 is a high-performance EV with impressive range claims and advanced features like lidar-based driving assistance and 360-degree immersive audio.
**Slate Auto Truck**
The Slate Auto Truck is a compact electric pickup that strips away excess to bring a price tag of $25,000.
**2026 Electric Vehicle Preview**
As we head into 2026, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are gearing up to release a slew of new models that promise to accelerate the adoption of sustainable transportation. Here's a look at some of the most exciting EVs hitting the market this year.
**Slate Auto Truck**
Quite simply, Slate's modular electric Truck is going to be one of the most refreshingly unconventional EVs in 2026 when it lands late in the year. The secret to its disruptive powers is that, wisely, Slate has shunned chasing specs and has instead rethought what a truck can be. Backed by investors including Jeff Bezos, this compact electric pickup strips away excess—whimsically, the bare-bones version is called the Blank Slate—and will supposedly have an initial price target of $25,000 before incentives, making it one of the most affordable EV pickups ever proposed.
**Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1**
In what feels like the culmination of the longest tease campaign in automotive history, in 2026 the Afeela 1 will <em>finally</em> be with us. The joint venture combining Sony’s software, sensor, and entertainment might with Honda’s automotive manufacturing know-how will, in the latter half of this year, deliver the first Afeela 1s in California before expanding to other states and, eventually, international markets.
**Xiaomi SU7**
When Xiaomi launched the SU7 electric sedan in March 2024, in China, such was the fervor greeting the release that the company took 50,000 orders in the first 27 minutes of sales. Two years on, Xiaomi is giving the EV more than just a mild facelift (we're looking at you, Tesla), as the 2026 SU7 comes with significant upgrades. Lidar-based advanced driving assistance comes on every trim level as standard, computing power has been vastly increased (to 700 trillions of operations per second), and a 900-volt architecture will bring dramatically faster charging.
**Rivian R2**
The Rivian R2 is causing much excitement as a smaller, more affordable version of the R1. Could it be the model that finally brings the brand mainstream? We'll see. This compact, all-electric, midsize SUV has a targeted starting price around $45,000, which will make the the R2 Rivian’s “budget offering.”
**Slate Auto Truck**
A dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup yields about 200 hp drawing from a 52.7-kWh battery giving 150 miles of range, while an 84.3-kWh pack is good for 240 miles.
**Rivian R2**
Power comes from a straightforward rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive setup, producing around 200 hp. A 52.7-kWh battery gives 150 miles of range, while an 84.3-kWh pack is good for 240 miles.
**Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1**
A dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup yields about 480 hp drawing from a 91-kWh battery that should be good enough for roughly 300 miles of EPA range. Sony’s been at work on the entertainment, too, adding 360-degree immersive audio, integrated gaming, and the ability to stream PlayStation content during charging sessions.
**Xiaomi SU7**
With that battery comes remarkable range claims: a reported 560-plus miles on China's kinder CLTC cycle, but still making it one of the longest-range EVs in the country. The exterior sees more subtle enhancements: wider rear tires, bigger brake calipers, and refined grille details.
**Rivian R2**
All this doesn't come cheap, however, as the initial Signature model will cost around $90,000.
The Slate Auto Truck is a compact electric pickup that strips away excess to bring a price tag of $25,000. The Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 is a high-performance EV with impressive range claims and advanced features like lidar-based driving assistance and 360-degree immersive audio.
**2026 Electric Vehicle Preview**
As we head into 2026, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are gearing up to release a slew of new models that promise to accelerate the adoption of sustainable transportation. Here's a look at some of the most exciting EVs hitting the market this year.
The Rivian R2 is a compact, all-electric, midsize SUV with a targeted starting price around $45,000. The Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 is a high-performance EV with impressive range claims and advanced features like lidar-based driving assistance and 360-degree immersive audio.
**Rivian R2**
The Rivian R2 is causing much excitement as a smaller, more affordable version of the R1. Could it be the model that finally brings the brand mainstream? We'll see. This compact, all-electric, midsize SUV has a targeted starting price around $45,000, which will make the the R2 Rivian’s “budget offering.”
**Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1**
The Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 is a high-performance EV with impressive range claims and advanced features like lidar-based driving assistance and 360-degree immersive audio. A dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup yields about 480 hp drawing from a 91-kWh battery that should be good enough for roughly 300 miles of EPA range.
**Xiaomi SU7**
The Xiaomi SU7 is an electric sedan with a reported 560-plus miles on China's kinder CLTC cycle, making it one of the longest-range EVs in the country. The exterior sees more subtle enhancements: wider rear tires, bigger brake calipers, and refined grille details. All this comes at a price tag of $32,800.
**Rivian R2**
The Rivian R2 is a compact, all-electric, midsize SUV with a targeted starting price around $45,000. The Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 is a high-performance EV with impressive range claims and advanced features like lidar-based driving assistance and 360-degree immersive audio.
**Slate Auto Truck**
The Slate Auto Truck is a compact electric pickup that strips away excess to bring a price tag of $25,000.
I'm literally super hyped for the new EVs coming out in 2026 
first off I gotta say the Slate Auto Truck is gonna be EVERYTHING 
its modular design is so innovative and affordable at $25k it's like, a dream come true 
anyone else thinking of getting one ASAP? 
I'm loving the layout on this preview article! The way you've structured it by brand is super clean and easy to follow 
. And, oh man, those EVs are looking promising 
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with all that lidar-based driving assistance and 360-degree immersive audio 
. But, I'm also intrigued by the Slate Auto Truck's unique approach to truck design - stripping away excess for a more affordable price tag 
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! But, what really caught my eye is the Rivian R2's target price point around $45,000. It's like they're trying to bring EVs to the masses 
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! Everyone's hyped about the new models hitting the road - I'm most stoked for the Slate Auto Truck, though. Who wouldn't want an affordable EV pickup truck that starts at $25k? It's like a breath of fresh air for sustainable transportation 
The fact that it strips away excess and still manages to pack some serious features is just genius 
the future of transport is looking more exciting by the day 
. It's fascinating to see the likes of Sony Honda Mobility and Xiaomi leading the charge with cutting-edge technology, such as lidar-based driving assistance and advanced entertainment systems 
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. With so many exciting options hitting the market in 2026, consumers are sure to have a plethora of choices when it comes to selecting their next sustainable ride 
it's like they took everything we thought was cool and then took it away to be even more refreshing 
It's basically a compact electric pickup with no frills but for $25k it's like a breath of fresh air 
And the Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 is just giving me LIFE 
It's like they took everything that's good about cars and made an EV that's actually exciting 
with lidar-based driving assistance and immersive audio what more could you want? 
Can't wait to see which one is gonna change my life 
who wouldn't want an electric pickup truck for that price?!?! I'm already planning my road trip itinerary and I'm gonna make sure my slate truck is at the top of my list 
it's like they're trying to give us a taste of what's possible with electric vehicles 
- Rivian's smallest SUV might just bring them to the mainstream. Fingers crossed it'll be able to give Tesla a run for their money 
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. Plus, who wouldn't want 360-degree immersive audio while charging up 
. We need more charging stations across the country, especially in rural areas, to make these cars truly practical.
, they're really stripping away the unnecessary stuff and making an EV truck that's actually affordable. $25k is a game-changer for most people, no more excuses about buying an EV. And with 200 hp from a 52.7-kWh battery, it's not too shabby on paper either. Xiaomi's SU7 is also looking solid, I'm loving the 560+ miles of range and those subtle exterior upgrades. And can't wait to see Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 in action, that lidar-based driving assistance is insane 
- can't wait to see it in action. And that Xiaomi SU7 has some serious range cred too, 560+ miles is crazy