Mazda's dropping the CX-6e as its EV counterpart to the CX-60, signaling a harder design pivot than the brand's typical playbook. The tech-forward cabin—anchored by a 26-inch display—hints at where Mazda wants to position itself in the crowded electric SUV space. UK launch this year puts it squarely against Audi's Q6 e-tron.

Hyundai's betting on the Staria Electric as a proper family hauler with 248 miles of range and genuine three-row seating—no clever packaging tricks. It's spaceship styling on a practical platform, which means it either signals where Korean EV design is headed or it's a one-off curiosity depending on how UK buyers respond.

The House introduced the SAFE Exit Act, explicitly targeting Tesla's frameless electric door handles after a string of emergency egress failures. The bill mandates traditional mechanical backup systems on all EVs. This isn't about being anti-EV—it's about design choices that prioritize aesthetics over actual human survival.