WIRED Livestream Discussion: The Shifting Future of the Global EV Market
Now that electric vehicles have fully entered the mainstream, car shoppers are spoiled for a wider range of choices than ever before. Tesla, the brand that once seemed unbeatable in the EV space, no longer holds its previous dominant position in the industry. You can watch the full replay of WIRED’s latest live discussion exploring this shifting landscape and more pressing industry topics below.
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Meet the panelists:
Julian Chokkattu: Senior editor at WIRED, leading coverage of personal technology, consumer gadgets, and new connected devices. He has a decade of experience testing and reviewing consumer products for publication.
Aarian Marshall: Staff writer at WIRED focused on transportation systems and urban development. She has reported on Tesla for nearly 10 years, and has covered the broader global EV industry for the past five years.
Jeremy White: Senior writer who leads WIRED’s automotive and luxury coverage, with an added focus on innovation across consumer products, and oversees compilation of WIRED’s popular Gear section.
The last year has been a challenging stretch for Elon Musk’s automaker: sales momentum stalled, and the company surrendered its long-held title as the world’s largest EV maker to China’s BYD. Today, nearly every automaker—from mass market brands to established luxury names—is racing to launch its own line of electric vehicles. At the same time, a growing number of companies are pulling back on their planned EV production expansion. That leaves critical open questions about where the industry goes from here:
Where is the global EV market headed next?
Will the U.S. be able to build out nationwide EV charging infrastructure fast enough to meet rising demand?
Will gas-powered vehicles become obsolete in the near future?
Can an American-based automaker ever retake a dominant position in the global EV market?
What policy changes will likely shape the industry’s next chapter?
If you enjoyed this discussion, don’t miss our archive of past livestreams. Previous events cover a wide range of topics, from an analysis of China’s growing global dominance and influence, to a deep conversation about the tech industry’s alignment with Donald Trump.
