10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevrolet Silverado EV Charge Past Audi Q8
Whether you’re a veteran electric vehicle owner or you’re preparing to take the plug-in plunge for the very first time, you’ve never had more options as you do right now. These energy-efficient, fuel-cost-saving vehicles exist in virtually every size and body style and at every price point, so you needn’t compromise to economize and conserve. With so many choices on dealer lots, Cars.com’s experts conferred to narrow the field for you in our most popular articles of the past week, a roundup of the best EVs for 2026 in six leading categories.
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For value shoppers, there’s the Chevrolet Equinox EV, which starts around $35,000 and will take you at least 300 miles on a full charge. If you need a two- or three-row SUV to accommodate your lifestyle, there’s the fast-charging, user-friendly Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the quick-accelerating, competitor-besting Kia EV9, respectively. If you’re among the waning number of sedan lovers, look no further than the efficient (EPA-estimated 135 mpg-equivalent combined), long-hauling (342-mile range) Hyundai Ioniq 6. Because enjoying the excesses of that luxe life doesn’t have to mean excessive energy expenditure, the Lucid Air offers an indulgently accommodating cabin to pamper you on your 512-mile estimated drive on a single charge. And, finally, because pickup trucks are decidedly America’s most beloved body style, the Chevrolet Silverado EV provides half-ton truck capability and a whole lotta EV advantages — starting with a nearly 500-mile estimated driving range.
For full details on why we selected these six EVs as the top picks for ’26, follow the link below to the No. 1 news story on this week’s countdown of most read articles.
On the other hand, if you still prefer internal combustion without compunction, check out our model-year 2026 pricing report on the Audi Q8. The mid-size luxury SUV’s starting price increases by $1,200 over the outgoing model for 2026, but if you opt for the upper-tier Premium Plus and Prestige trims, the extra cash comes with newly standard features like dual-pane acoustic glass on the side windows and rear-axle steering, respectively, among other comfort and convenience gimmes. The regular Q8 starts at $76,895 for the Premium trim, rising incrementally across the Premium Plus and Prestige to top out at $87,495 (all prices include a $1,295 destination charge). The performance-boosted SQ8 increases the Premium Plus and Prestige prices to $100,995 and $108,495, respectively, while the top-performing RS Q8 starts at $139,595.
For full pricing details on the 2026 Audi Q8 — in addition to a trim-by-trim breakdown of what’s new for the latest model year — follow the link below to the No. 3 news story of the week.
Beyond all that, we’ve got headlines on the McLaren Artura, Chevrolet Equinox and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:
1. Cars.com’s Top EV Picks of 2026
2. Which Electric Cars Are Still Eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit?
3. How Much Is the 2026 Audi Q8?
4. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy Right Now
5. The McLaren Artura Is Not Like the Others: Review
6. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox a Good SUV? 6 Pros, 2 Cons
7. Here Are the 11 Cheapest Electric Vehicles You Can Buy
8. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
9. The EV Tax Credit Is Ending; What Should an EV Shopper Do Now, and What’s Next?
10. Which Cars Have Head-Up Displays?
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