The EV Winners & Losers Of 2026 So Far + Tesla’s Big Comeback

The EV market isn't dead—but the landscape is changing faster than anyone expected.

In this week's episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, InsideEVs journalists Tim Levin and Mack Hogan break down the wild Q2 and H1 sales numbers. While some legacy automakers are suffering brutal 90%+ declines and pulling models, others are surging. We look at Toyota’s shocking rise up the leaderboard, Hyundai's continued success, and how Tesla managed a massive global comeback despite U.S. headwinds.

Plus, Toyota's CEO is proposing an unprecedented "alliance" among Japanese automakers. Will sharing basic components be enough to stop China's EV speed?

Finally, we look at a quirky $15,000 EV called "Chip" that you can drive remotely, and discuss the costly impact of US clean energy rollbacks.

If you enjoyed this episode, please drop a LIKE, SUBSCRIBE for weekly EV news, and tell us in the comments: Do you think Japanese automakers collaborating on parts can actually stop China's momentum?

Tesla Pulled Off A Shocker Second Quarter. Can It Keep Sales Up?
https://insideevs.com/news/801344/tesla-q2-sales-explained-2026/

U.S. EV Sales Rebound To Their Highest Level Since The Tax Credit Ended
https://insideevs.com/news/801289/us-q2-ev-sales-post-tax-credit/

EV Startup Reveals $15,000 25-MPH Car That You'll Never Have To Park
https://insideevs.com/news/801772/chip-motors-ev-remote-driving-2026/

'Completely False': Lucid Denies Report That It's Weighing Bankruptcy After Shares Crash
https://insideevs.com/news/801645/lucid-stock-crash-bankruptcy-rumor/

'We Will Not Survive': Toyota Boss Wants Japanese Automakers To Team Up To Beat Chinese EVs
https://insideevs.com/news/801643/toyota-koji-sato-japan-rival-chinese-ev/

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