"China has taken the lead on electric vehicles, leaving the collective West in its dust. Its EVs have better performance, charge quicker and are cheaper to buy than Western alternatives, which makes them very compelling buys. But the West isn't asleep at the wheel. Companies like BMW, Mercedes, Polestar and others are now releasing a new wave of EVs that are a true match to the best the People's Republic has to offer."
"We could call these new models Gen 3, since they are part of the third wave of EVs from the modern era and they all have certain things in common. They ride on advanced 800-volt bespoke EV platforms and fit into the software-defined vehicle category, promising to improve over time through successive over-the-air updates. Several EVs from this new wave are either here or just around the corner, and they should make 2026 a much better year for EV enthusiasts."
China leads global electric vehicle development with EVs that offer stronger performance, faster charging and lower prices than many Western models. Early modern EVs (Gen 1) were limited by small batteries and slow charging, while Gen 2 introduced larger batteries and quicker charging but retained software shortcomings and reflected legacy automakers' inexperience. A new third generation of EVs emerges from Western manufacturers, built on advanced 800-volt bespoke platforms and designed as software-defined vehicles that can improve via over-the-air updates. Multiple Gen 3 models are arriving soon, promising competitive parity with China and a markedly improved EV market by 2026.
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