"Despite being on opposite sides of the pond (and the price spectrum), BMW and Chevrolet will both be unveiling sequels to industry-leading electric cars. While the auto giants back away from fully electrified pickups, young guns Rivian and Slate, both kickstarted by big bucks from Bezos, are charging ahead with more mainstream models. Meanwhile, Bugatti and Bentley are courting the billionaire class with their own new conceptions of the ultimate driving machine."
"The original BMW i3 was a carbon-fiber curiosity, a battery-powered hatchback that embodied the essence of the brand's experimentation with electrification. Nearly a decade after its debut, the replacement for the i3 calls back to a different past as embodied by the Neue Klasse concept's retro-futuristic design. Intended to stand alongside the gas-powered 3 Series as an electric alternative, I'm excited to see how BMW can improve on its already impressive i4 and i5 sedans with this next-generation electric."
Tariff shifts produced turmoil in the car industry in 2025, setting up big swings for established brands and newcomers in 2026. Lower-priced electric trucks and mainstream models from startups will compete with sequels to industry-leading electric cars from legacy automakers. Automakers are balancing retreat from fully electrified pickups with expanded electric offerings across segments. Luxury marques are creating exclusive, high-cost interpretations of the ultimate driving machine aimed at billionaires. Anticipated 2026 highlights include a $25,000 electric truck, a compact remake of an iconic SUV, and an off-road reimagining of a legendary sports car.
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