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The 16 Best EVs Coming in 2026

Jeremy White

created: Jan. 17, 2026, 10 a.m. | updated: Jan. 21, 2026, 3:56 p.m.

It's going to be a pivotal year for cars in 2026. And while America's love affair with EVs appears to be waning now that tax credits are no more, global EV sales are in far better health. Let's take a look at the EVs and hybrids—presented in alphabetical order—that WIRED is most looking forward to seeing hit the road in the coming year. Want to cruise using just electric power? But the hybrid system doesn’t just boost straight-line speed; torque vectoring and active aerodynamics mean the Valhalla’s handling is as thrilling as the headline figures.

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