Autoline Daily Feb 19, 2026

AD #4237 - Nearly All EV Owners Want Another One; Renault Has Rough 2025 and This Year Will Be Tougher; Batteries Staying Healthy Over Life

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BEV

BEV means Battery Electric Vehicle. These cars only use electricity from batteries to run, unlike traditional cars that use gasoline or diesel.

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PEV

PEV means Plug-in Electric Vehicle. This term covers all electric cars that can be charged from an outlet, including fully electric cars and hybrids that use both electricity and gas.

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vehicle performance

Vehicle performance is about how well a car drives, including how fast it goes and how it handles. Better performance makes cars more enjoyable to drive.

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battery technology

Battery technology is about how batteries are made and how well they work in electric cars. Better batteries can help cars go further and charge faster.

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charging infrastructure

Charging infrastructure means the places where electric cars can be charged. Having more charging stations makes it easier for people to own electric cars.

Car

Tesla Model

The Tesla Model Y is an electric SUV that is bigger than the Model 3 and can carry more people and stuff. It's also very popular for its features and performance.

Car

The Ford Mustang is a famous sports car that has been around for a long time, known for being fast and stylish. Recently, Ford introduced an electric version called the Mustang Mach-E, which shows how they are changing to meet new technology and environmental needs.

Car

Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a popular electric car that is known for being fast and having a long battery life. It's one of the most sold electric cars in the world.

Car

BMW i4

The BMW i4 is an electric car that looks like a sporty coupe. It offers a mix of luxury and performance while being environmentally friendly.

Car

Hyundai Ionic

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an electric crossover SUV known for its unique look and roomy interior. It's designed to be efficient and has many modern features.

Car

Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is an electric SUV that uses the famous Mustang name. It combines sporty performance with the benefits of being an electric vehicle.

Car

Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is a large electric SUV that has a lot of space inside and comes with many modern features. It's designed for families and is part of Kia's electric car range.

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generational EV batteries

Generational EV batteries are the different types of batteries used in electric cars as technology improves. Newer batteries usually work better and last longer than older ones.

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state of health

State of health is a way to measure how well a battery is performing compared to when it was brand new. It tells you how much energy the battery can still hold and use.

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electric vehicles (EVs)

Electric vehicles are cars that run on electricity instead of gas. They are often better for the environment and can save money on fuel.

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generational transition

Generational transition means a big change in how a car company designs its cars, often because they want to keep up with new trends or technologies.

Brand

Volkswagen

Volkswagen is a car company from Germany that makes many different types of cars, including popular models like the Golf and Jetta.

Brand

Porsche

Porsche is a luxury car brand from Germany that makes fast and stylish cars, like the famous 911 sports car.

Company

McLaren

McLaren is a car company from the UK that makes very fast and expensive sports cars. They are also famous for their racing team in Formula 1.

Car

Toyota Chr

The Toyota C-HR is a small SUV that stands out because of its unique look and good fuel efficiency. It was last sold in 2022, but Toyota plans to bring it back, showing that people still like this type of vehicle.

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kilowatt hours

Kilowatt hours are a way to measure how much energy a battery can store. More kilowatt hours usually mean the car can drive farther on a single charge.

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zero to sixty

Zero to sixty time tells you how fast a car can go from a complete stop to 60 miles per hour. It's often used to show how quick a car is.

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horsepower

Horsepower is a way to measure how powerful an engine is. More horsepower usually means the car can go faster and accelerate better.

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EPA range

EPA range is how far an electric car is expected to go on one charge, based on tests done by the government.

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charging port

A charging port is where you plug in the charger to recharge an electric car's battery. Different cars may have different types of ports.

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destination charges

Destination charges are extra fees added to the price of a car to cover the cost of getting it to the dealership. It's something buyers should be aware of.

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gas powered

Gas powered means a car runs on gasoline instead of electricity or other fuels. It's the traditional way most cars have operated.

Car

Toyota BZ

The Toyota BZ is a new electric car from Toyota that is bigger than the CHR and has different battery choices.

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Speaker 1: This is out Aligning Daily, the show dedicated to enthusiasts of the global automotive industry. EV owners in the US

really love their vehicles. That's according to JD Power's Electric

Vehicle Experience Ownership study. It surveyed more than fifty seven

hundred owners of twenty twenty five and twenty twenty six model year b evs and PEVs, and ninety six percent of BEV owners said they would consider purchasing or leasing another one for their next vehicle, which is the highest level since JD power started the study in twenty twenty one.

Owners say they're more satisfied thanks to improvements in battery technology, charging infrastructure, and overall vehicle performance. Among individual evs, the

Tesla Model three ranked the highest overall and the highest in the premium segment, followed by the Model Y and the BMWi four. Among mass market bvs, the Ford Mustang

Machi ranked the high highest, followed by the Hyundai Ionic five and then the Kia EV nine. And here's something

that should help EV ownership. According to a new study

from UK based EV battery specialists, generational EV batteries retain ninety five percent of their capacity compared to new ones.

Researchers tested more than eight thousand passenger and commercial evs from thirty six brands that were brand new to twelve years old was zero to one hundred and sixty thousand miles, and even eight to nine year old evs retain a medium capacity of eighty five percent, which is well above thresholds for automaker warranties, which are typically seventy percent state of health over eight years or one hundred thousand miles.

On top of all that, EV's with more than one hundred thousand miles retained eighty eight to ninety five percent battery health. Volkswagen says it's going through a quote generational

transition in its design department. Portia announced at the end

of January that it's head of design, sixty three year old Michael Maher, would be stepping down, taking his spot as McLaren's former chief designer forty six year old Tobias Shulman.

But Mauer was also head of all VW Group design, and the company just announced that it's promoting Andreas Mint to take over that role at the start of March. Mint,

who's fifty seven years old, will still keep his current job as well, which has had a design at the Volkswagen brand. While Mauer is still a few years shy

of typical retirement age, VW says he's quote leaving the company on amicable terms. Alex Partners published its annual Disruption Survey,

where it interviews thousands of CEOs and senior executives from around the world, and it turns out they're worried. Forty

five percent of them are afraid of losing their jobs, and seventy two percent of them are struggling with all the disruptions that are hitting their companies. But some companies

are thriving because they prepared for terrafs on shoring and other disruptions, and AI is playing a key role in how they're adapting. For example, instead of waiting for a

human to see a delay in their supply chains, AI agents monitor real time freight and weather data. If a

port is congested or shipment is delayed, the agent autonomously re routes the supply, notifies the warehouse, and adjust the production schedule without human intervention. Next, automotive companies track demand

surges like a trending part or sudden weather shift, and reallocate stock across warehouses instantly. Some companies report reducing some

freight costs by up to thirty five percent. And lastly,

AI agents are now being used to scan news, geopolitical sentiment, and financial signals, and when risk emerges, the agent can recommend alternative suppliers or trigger a what if simulation to see how a TARFF change would hit the income statement.

There's a ton of info in that report and you can read all about it by clicking on the link we have in today's description box or transcript.

Speaker 2: Performance that shines even in the rain, that's what really matters.

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Speaker 1: Renault reported its twenty twenty five results, and the numbers are mostly terrible. It sold two point three million vehicles globally,

up three percent, and that drove revenue up three percent to almost fifty eight billion euros. But now comes the

bad news. Thanks to losses at Nissan, a drop in

European van sales, higher EV sales on which it loses money, and a number of other factors, Renau posted an operating loss of nearly eight billion euros and a net loss of almost eleven billion. That's on a total company consolidated basis,

its core automotive operations posted an operating profit of two point one billion euros, down from two point nine billion the year before, and this year will be even tougher.

Renault projects that its core automotive margin will drop half a percent and its free cash flow will drop by half a billion euros. Renaul's stock is down eight percent

so far this year, but it inched up more than one percent on today's news. Carvana, the used car retailer,

just banged out some eye popping numbers. It sold over

five hundred and ninety six thousand cars, up forty three percent from the year before. Revenue jumped almost forty eight

percent to more than twenty billion dollars, its operating profit shot up ninety eight percent to nearly one point nine billion, and its net profit was up almost forty percent to nearly one point nine billion dollars. Now you think that

you'd get a gold medal for that kind of performance, but not in the investment community. It was expecting a

lot more, and Carvanas stock dropped twenty six percent in pre market trading. Toyota discontinued the CHR in twenty twenty two,

but it's coming back as an all electric vehicle based on the newest version of the automaker's ETNNGA platform. In

the US, the model is available with one battery size just under seventy five kilowat hours and comes standard with all wheel drive. EPA range is estimated to come in

at up to two hundred and eighty seven miles and with a combined three hundred and thirty eight horse power, the new CHR will do zero to sixty and four point nine seconds. A testless style Next charging port is

also standard, and Toyota claims it can charge from ten to eighty percent in as little as thirty minutes. Expect

examples to begin hitting dealer showrooms in March with a starting price of thirty seven thousand dollars including destination charges.

That's quite a bit higher than the old gas powered CHR, which started under twenty five thousand dollars, and it's even a few thousand dollars more than the BZ, even though the BZ is bigger than the CHR. However, the BZ

also has another smaller battery and a front wheel drive option. Hey,

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Would you tell them not to back off emission improvements or should they take advantage of this and sell the customer demand or should they balance the two options. If

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our Patreon page at patreon dot com slash auto Line and we're hoping to get as much input as possible because we'll go over the results on audio Line after hours this afternoon. Joining John and Gary is Greg Migliore,

the host of the Auto Guide podcast and Henry Payne, the car critic for the Detroit News. In addition to

the CO two talk, they'll get into the news of the week, as well as whether automakers are wasting their time and money on racing. So join us live at

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About this episode

Recent findings reveal that 96% of EV owners in the US are likely to purchase another electric vehicle, highlighting satisfaction with advancements in battery technology and charging infrastructure. The episode also discusses Renault's financial struggles and the impact of AI on supply chain management in the automotive industry. Notably, the new all-electric Toyota CHR is set to launch, boasting impressive specs and a higher price point than its predecessor. The show wraps up with a poll on automaker strategies regarding emissions standards.

battery technology BEV charging infrastructure charging port destination charges electric vehicles (EVs) EPA range gas powered generational EV batteries generational transition

BMW i4 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang Mach-E Hyundai Ioniq 5 Kia EV9 Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model Y Toyota bZ3 Toyota C-HR

Original notes

- Nearly All EV Owners Want Another One - Batteries Staying Healthy Over Life of EV - VW Design Going Through "Generational Transition" - CEOs and Executives Are Worried About Losing Their Jobs - Renault Has Rough 2025 and This Year Will Be Tougher - Investors Not Impressed by Carvana's Eye-Popping Numbers - Toyota C-HR Returns As More Expensive EV

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