From AFEELA’s SUV Debut to NIO’s Million Milestone

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Kilowatt, we explore the fast-evolving landscape of electric vehicles and automotive innovation. Ireland's EV market is booming, with electric and hybrid vehicles now making up over 56% of new registrations. Over in the UK, BEVs made up a third of new car sales in December 2025, hitting 2026 targets early. Sony Honda Mobility debuted the AFEELA prototype at CES 2026, impressing with design and ambition. Meanwhile, Kia launched the affordable EV2, signaling a push into more budget-friendly electric options. Hyundai’s new nine-seat electric van is generating buzz as a versatile family and fleet solution. Tesla continues to make headlines with new Roadster details and FSD developments, including Elon Musk’s admission that 10 billion miles are needed before full autonomy is truly safe. And finally, Lucid and BYD post strong production and sales figures, with BYD overtaking Tesla as the global BEV leader.

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News Links:

• Elon on Moonshots YouTube
• EV sales hit record levels as Ireland surpasses climate targets – Irish Examiner
• Sony Honda Mobility debuts AFEELA at CES 2026
• BEVs take 1/3 of new car sales in UK in December – Electrek
• Sony AFEELA Was A Hit At CES: Will It Be The Same In The Market? – CleanTechnica
• Hyundai's electric van seats nine, but this EV may be the bigger hit – Electrek
• Musk Reveals Giga Texas Expansion and Roadster Details – Not a Tesla App
• Kia Launches EV2 – CleanTechnica
• The new $29k 2027 Chevy Bolt is now in dealerships – Electrek
• Elon Musk gives honest take on FSD competition – Teslarati
• NIO Passes 1 Million Vehicles – CleanTechnica
• Musk: Tesla Needs 10 Billion Miles for Safe Unsupervised FSD – Electrek
• Elon Musk: 10 Billion Miles Needed for Safe Unsupervised FSD – Teslarati
• The electric minivan Dodge needs already exists – Electrek
• The First Afeela EVs Have Rolled Off The Production Line – InsideEVs
• Lucid (LCID) beats odds after Q4 production surges 100% – Electrek
• Tesla Q4 & FY 2025 delivery and production results – Teslarati
• BYD Becomes New Global BEV Sales Leader, Displacing Tesla – CleanTechnica
• BYD’s BEV Sales Grew 28% in 2025, But Dropped 8% in December – CleanTechnica
• NIO Explodes Through New Year with 55% Growth in December – CleanTechnica

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