Tesla has more than 1.74 million paying FSD subscribers worldwide.
The paid software audience is already there.
Turning owners into fleet suppliers is the next test.
Xpeng has started small-batch solid-state battery production for Iron, with mass production targeted by end of 2026.
Commercial rollout is planned for 2027 in China and overseas.
Would you trust Iron in stores before Xpeng clarifies the battery tech?
Tesla’s planned Texas robot line targets 10 million robots a year.
This signals a manufacturing bet beyond cars.
It is not evidence that humanoid robots are ready to replace workers at scale.
CATL has advanced its all-solid-state battery cells to 20 Ah sample trials, targeting small-batch production in 2027.
Mass-market EVs are still years away.
Do you think CATL, Toyota or Samsung SDI gets there first?
GWM has introduced the second-gen Wey Lanshan PHEV in China with 512 kW (687 hp) and up to 270 km WLTC electric range.
A premium full-size SUV alternative to the Haval GWM H10.
Would you pick the Lanshan over the Haval GWM H10?
Renault’s updated Megane E-Tech Esprit Alpine starts at A$55,990 in Australia with up to 480 km WLTP range.
It gets a 67 kWh LFP battery, 165 kW DC charging and V2L.
Would you pick it over a Nissan Ariya or Hyundai Kona Electric?
Tesla logged 438,000 driverless miles in Austin in the week ending October 18, 2026, above Waymo’s 406,000-mile Q2 weekly average there.
Tesla is scaling in one city, while Waymo leads nationally.
Which matters more: Austin momentum or national scale?
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Tesla Cybercab targets a pack under 50 kWh with close to 300 miles (~480 km) of range.
Its modular design could support future LFP cells and lower service costs.
Will that help it compete with Waymo and Zoox?
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2027 Kia EV9 starts at $54,990, up just $90, with a built-in NACS charge port now standard.
That adds direct Tesla Supercharger access without an adaptor.
Would you buy the 2027 EV9, or chase up to $10,000 off a 2026 model?
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Waymo is adding nearly 250 square miles of driverless robotaxi coverage across five US markets.
It now operates in 15 US metropolitan areas.
Would you take a Waymo ride in one of these expanded zones?
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Denza N7 will get a low-power sentry mode via OTA in 2027.
It targets battery drain from parked security monitoring.
Should Denza and BYD roll this out to other models too?
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A Rivian Commercial Van in Walmart+ livery was spotted in Indiana after Walmart agreed to 4,500 Canoo vans and reserved 5,000 BrightDrop vans.
Walmart still needs reliable EV van supply.
Should Walmart add Rivian vans to its delivery fleet?
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BYD’s second-gen Seagull EV starts at $9,411 (~AUD 13,406) in China with a limited-time trade-in incentive.
Affordable EVs are getting bigger, safer and faster-charging.
Would this price make the Seagull compelling in your market?
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