Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs

As electric vehicles have gone mainstream, buyers are facing a smorgasbord of options, and Tesla—once untouchable—is no longer the dominant force. Last year was a tough one for Elon Musk’s auto brand: Sales efforts faltered, and the company lost its title of world’s largest EV maker to China’s BYD.

Today, it feels like all automakers—including luxury brands—are racing to release their own EVs. But at the same time, some companies are scaling back production plans. So where is the market headed? Will the US build out EV charging infrastructure fast enough? Will gas-powered vehicles soon be obsolete? Will an American company ever dominate the EV market again? And what policies might shape what comes next?

Join WIRED’s next livestream to discuss these issues and more.

On the Panel

• Julian Chokkattu: Senior editor at WIRED overseeing personal technology, gadgets, and gizmos. He has reviewed consumer products for a decade.
• Aarian Marshall: Staff writer at WIRED covering transportation systems and cities. She’s covered Tesla for close to a decade, and the EV industry for the last five years.
• Jeremy White: Senior writer leading WIRED’s automotive and luxury coverage, with a wider focus on innovation in consumer products and compiling WIRED’s Gear section.

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How to Join

Join the livestream on Tuesday, February 24, at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT. The event will be streamed right here, so be sure to bookmark this page now and return on the day. For subscribers who are not able to join, a replay of the livestream will be available after the event.

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In the meantime, check out past livestreams, which cover everything from China’s growing global dominance and influence to a discussion of the tech industry’s allegiance to Trump.