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YouTube Video RkxFQVRQOTVOTTdpRVJFWEJnRF94VFFRLkE5Q0QwQjQ5RjU4QTBDN0I Americans are Googling electric cars more than ever. But when you compare search data to actual U.S. sales numbers, something fascinating happens.

The most searched electric vehicles in America are not always the ones leading the market.

In this video, I break down the real gap between EV curiosity and EV confidence — using Google search trends and U.S. sales rankings to show what Americans are thinking… versus what they’re actually buying.

We look at:

• Why the Tesla Model Y dominates both search and sales
• Why the Model 3 still trails its sibling
• What’s holding back the Ford Mustang Mach-E
• Why the Chevrolet Equinox EV is heavily searched but cautiously purchased
• How the Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins attention but not volume
• And why simplicity — not excitement — wins in the EV market

This isn’t about hype. It’s about trust.

Search data reveals what buyers want to understand.
Sales data reveals what they actually believe in.

If you're EV curious, considering a purchase, or watching the electric market shift in real time, this is the data story you need to see.
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The Most Googled EVs in America… Aren’t the Ones We’re Buying
February 15, 2026 14:00
Americans are Googling electric cars more than ever. But when you compare search data to actual U.S. sales numbers, something fascinating happens.

The most searched electric vehicles in America are not always the ones leading the market.

In this video, I break down the real gap between EV curiosity and EV confidence — using Google search trends and U.S. sales rankings to show what Americans are thinking… versus what they’re actually buying.

We look at:

• Why the Tesla Model Y dominates both search and sales
• Why the Model 3 still trails its sibling
• What’s holding back the Ford Mustang Mach-E
• Why the Chevrolet Equinox EV is heavily searched but cautiously purchased
• How the Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins attention but not volume
• And why simplicity — not excitement — wins in the EV market

This isn’t about hype. It’s about trust.

Search data reveals what buyers want to understand.
Sales data reveals what they actually believe in.

If you're EV curious, considering a purchase, or watching the electric market shift in real time, this is the data story you need to see.
The Most Googled EVs in America… Aren’t the Ones We’re Buying
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Luxury SUVs are changing, and the Lexus TX might be the clearest signal yet of where the segment is heading.

This isn’t about flashy screens or over-the-top tech for the sake of it. The TX focuses on space that actually works, quiet comfort, smart hybrid options, and the kind of refinement families notice every single day. In this video, we break down why the Lexus TX feels less like a traditional luxury SUV flex and more like a confident, grown-up rethink of what luxury should be now.

If you’re wondering where premium SUVs are headed next, this is the conversation worth having.
Luxury SUVs Just Changed Forever! Here’s What the New Era Really Looks Like
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Not ready to go fully electric? These are the top 10 plug-in hybrid SUVs you can buy for under $50,000, combining electric driving for daily trips with gas-powered freedom for the long haul.
Top 10 Plug In Hybrid SUVs Under $50,000 A New Era in Eco Friendly Driving
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  • A Waymo vehicle driving through an urban environment.
    Waymo | robotaxi | self driving

    Waymo’s 2026 Expansion Explained: Where Robotaxis Go Next

    ByRobert Guio February 18, 2026February 16, 2026

    Autonomous ride-hailing is scaling beyond U.S. cities into global markets and high-speed highways. Here’s what Waymo’s 2026 expansion really…

    Read More Waymo’s 2026 Expansion Explained: Where Robotaxis Go NextContinue

  • Jeep Factory
    Jeep | 2026 | Jeep Cherokee | news

    The Jeep Reset: How the Brand Is Rebuilding to Survive

    ByNik Miles February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

    Jeep is simplifying its lineup to reset the brand, cutting prices, and investing billions in new technology. Why? For…

    Read More The Jeep Reset: How the Brand Is Rebuilding to SurviveContinue

  • Trinite Road Rally at Golden Gate
    Motorsports | Rally Racing

    The New California Road-to-Track Rally Anyone Can Drive

    ByNicole Wakelin February 17, 2026February 16, 2026

    The inaugural Trinitē Road Rally is a new road-to-track adventure covering about five hundred miles across Northern California. It…

    Read More The New California Road-to-Track Rally Anyone Can DriveContinue

  • Tyler Reddick in the mix with other cars as they go three wide on track
    Motorsports | NASCAR

    Daytona 500 2026: Reddick Wins as NASCAR Changes

    ByRobert Guio February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

    Tyler Reddick’s victory at Daytona delivered drama on track. Off track, it revealed how American motorsport is shifting in…

    Read More Daytona 500 2026: Reddick Wins as NASCAR ChangesContinue

  • A family googling cars
    EV | Chevrolet | Chevy

    The Most Googled EVs in America, And What That Really Means

    ByNik Miles February 15, 2026February 16, 2026

    Americans are searching for electric vehicles in record numbers. The most Googled EVs are not always the most sold….

    Read More The Most Googled EVs in America, And What That Really MeansContinue

  • Cadillac's 2026 Formula 1 Entry
    Cadillac | F1 | Motorsports

    Cadillac’s Formula 1 Moment: What This Entry Really Means

    ByRobert Guio February 13, 2026

    This is not a flashy debut or a quick-win project. Cadillac’s F1 effort is a slow build with long…

    Read More Cadillac’s Formula 1 Moment: What This Entry Really MeansContinue

  • Rivian R2 front view
    Rivian | electric | EV

    Rivian R2 Spring Production Looms – Reserve Now or Wait?

    ByNicole Wakelin February 12, 2026February 11, 2026

    Rivian R2 production is ramping up this spring with deliveries targeted for first half of 2026. Should you put down the $100 refundable deposit now for priority or wait for full specs at SXSW?

    Read More Rivian R2 Spring Production Looms – Reserve Now or Wait?Continue

  • 2027 Ram 1500
    RAM | Trucks

    Ram Dakota Revival: The Midsize Pickup You’ve Been Waiting For

    ByNicole Wakelin February 11, 2026February 10, 2026

    The upcoming Ram Dakota midsize pickup could finally give buyers a capable truck that actually fits everyday life. With…

    Read More Ram Dakota Revival: The Midsize Pickup You’ve Been Waiting ForContinue

  • Front and Side View of the New 2027 Toyota Highlander 3-Row BEV
    2027 | 3-row | EV | Highlander | SUV | Toyota

    2027 Toyota Highlander goes electric as a three-row EV

    ByRobert Guio February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

    Toyota is taking its familiar family three-row and rebuilding it as a U.S.-assembled battery EV—then adding the details that…

    Read More 2027 Toyota Highlander goes electric as a three-row EVContinue

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