The EV Winners And Losers So Far This Year | InsideEVs Podcast Ep69

From InsideEVs.

Sales numbers are starting to roll in for the first quarter of 2026, and Mack and Tim dig deep into what’s happened since the EV tax credit ended last year. They break down the latest sales from Tesla, GM, Ford, Stellantis, and more.

Later in the show, the guys discuss Geely’s new fast-charging tech, whether Americans really want back-to-basics cars, and Walmart’s EV charging glow-up.

New EV Sales Dropped 28%. But Used EVs Are Booming.
https://insideevs.com/news/791253/ev-sales-used-new-hybrids-q1-2026/

Walmart’s DC Fast Charging Network Already Has Hundreds Of Ports
https://insideevs.com/news/792338/walmart-ev-charging-development/

Why American Cheap EVs May Be Far More Spartan Than Chinese Ones
https://insideevs.com/news/792172/dodge-slate-cheaper-american-evs/

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes
https://insideevs.com/news/792274/lynk-co-10-charging-test/

00:00 Introduction
00:08 Analysis of Q1 EV Sales Trends
10:20 Manufacturer Strategies and Market Dynamics
20:16 Future Outlook for EV Market
20:52 Tesla’s Dominance in the EV Market
23:12 Challenges in the EV Truck Segment
25:02 The Struggles of the Nissan Leaf
28:06 The Complexity of Affordable EVs
32:11 Tesla’s Sales Performance and Market Position
36:53 Rethinking Expectations for Entry-Level Vehicles
42:05 Global EV Sales Trends and Infrastructure Growth

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