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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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  • 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid parked on a rooftop parking garage.
    Hybrid | electric | Plug-in hybrid

    Why Hybrids Are Suddenly the Smarter Choice Over EVs in 2026

    ByNicole Wakelin February 21, 2026February 20, 2026

    Hybrids are picking up speed in the market while full electric vehicles are slowing down. Shoppers want the efficiency…

    Read More Why Hybrids Are Suddenly the Smarter Choice Over EVs in 2026Continue

  • BMW X1 Audi Q3 and Acura ADX together on a road at sunset with a big city behind them after tariff ruling
    Tariffs | new cars

    Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs: Will Your Next Car Cost Less?

    ByNicole Wakelin February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

    The Supreme Court just handed a major defeat to the Trump administration by striking down the sweeping reciprocal tariffs…

    Read More Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs: Will Your Next Car Cost Less?Continue

  • Mazda CX-50 hybrid on a cliffside Road
    Mazda | Money | SUV

    The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Delivers Luxury for Family Money

    ByNik Miles February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

    Mazda CX-50: Ventilated seats, a head-up display, and a 551-mile hybrid range, wrapped in a compact SUV that still…

    Read More The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Delivers Luxury for Family MoneyContinue

  • 2027 Audi RS 5 Sedan / Audi RS 5 Avant
    Audi | Plug-in hybrid | Sports Car

    Audi RS 5 Plug-In Hybrid: The Quattro Reinvention

    ByRobert Guio February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

    Audi Sport’s first high-performance PHEV is not just about power. It is about control, usability, and a new interpretation…

    Read More Audi RS 5 Plug-In Hybrid: The Quattro ReinventionContinue

  • 2026 Mazda CX-5
    Mazda | infotainment | Tech

    2026 Mazda CX-5 Makes Infotainment as Easy as Your Smartphone

    ByNicole Wakelin February 19, 2026February 17, 2026

    The 2026 Mazda CX-5 crossover is all-new with sharper exterior styling, a noticeably larger and more spacious interior, and…

    Read More 2026 Mazda CX-5 Makes Infotainment as Easy as Your SmartphoneContinue

  • 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

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