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

Like electric vehicles have become commonplace, buyers are faced with a smorgasbord of options and Tesla, once untouchable, is no longer the dominant force. Last year was difficult for Elon Musk’s auto brand: sales efforts failed and the company lost its title as the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer to China’s BYD.

Today, it feels like every automaker, including luxury brands, is rushing to launch their own electric vehicles. But at the same time, some companies are reducing their production plans. So where is the market going? Will the United States build electric vehicle charging infrastructure quickly enough? Will gasoline vehicles soon be obsolete? Will an American company dominate the electric vehicle market again? And what policies could shape the course of events?

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

On the panel

• Julian Chokkattu: Editor-in-Chief at WIRED, overseeing personal technology, gadgets and gizmos. He has been reviewing consumer products for a decade.
• Aarian Marshall: WIRED editor covering transportation systems and cities. She has covered Tesla for nearly a decade and the electric vehicle industry for five years.
• Jeremy White: Senior editor leading WIRED’s automotive and luxury coverage, with a broader focus on consumer product innovation and compiling WIRED’s Gear section.

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How to join

Join the livestream on Tuesday, February 24 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT. The event will be streamed right here, so be sure to bookmark this page now and come back the same day. For subscribers who are unable to participate, a replay of the livestream will be available after the event.

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