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.Support the Show:Support KilowattOther Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteNews Links:Elon on Moonshots YouTubeEV sales hit record levels as Ireland surpasses climate targets – Irish ExaminerSony Honda Mobility debuts AFEELA at CES 2026BEVs take 1/3 of new car sales in UK in December – ElectrekSony AFEELA Was A Hit At CES: Will It Be The Same In The Market? – CleanTechnicaHyundai's electric van seats nine, but this EV may be the bigger hit – ElectrekMusk Reveals Giga Texas Expansion and Roadster Details – Not a Tesla AppKia Launches EV2 – CleanTechnicaThe new $29k 2027 Chevy Bolt is now in dealerships – ElectrekElon Musk gives honest take on FSD competition – TeslaratiNIO Passes 1 Million Vehicles – CleanTechnicaMusk: Tesla Needs 10 Billion Miles for Safe Unsupervised FSD – ElectrekElon Musk: 10 Billion Miles Needed for Safe Unsupervised FSD – TeslaratiThe electric minivan Dodge needs already exists – ElectrekThe First Afeela EVs Have Rolled Off The Production Line – InsideEVsLucid (LCID) beats odds after Q4 production surges 100% – ElectrekTesla Q4 & FY 2025 delivery and production results – TeslaratiBYD Becomes New Global BEV Sales Leader, Displacing Tesla – CleanTechnicaBYD’s BEV Sales Grew 28% in 2025, But Dropped 8% in December – CleanTechnicaNIO Explodes Through New Year with 55% Growth in December – CleanTechnicaShow Art Created by Dall-E*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.