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PLUGGED IN RIDE Issue 1 April 2026
In this issue of PLUGGED IN RIDE
LEARNING
Spotlight on EV manufacturers
Spotlight: Polestar
Polestar carries a DNA of Scandinavian minimalism, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to sustainability.
By RNR (Ed.)
Spotlight: VinFast
VinFast, a global EV powerhouse, is dominating SE Asia while growing in North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
By RNR (Ed.)
Spotlight: Toyota
Toyota’s 2025–2026 offensive built around the “beyond Zero” (bZ) family signals a genuine step-change.
By RNR (Ed.)
DRIVING
Spotlight on EV vehicles
EV spotlight: Alpine A390
Alpine’s A390 is the second model in Alpine’s ambitious ‘Dream Garage’ plan to launch seven fully electric vehicles by 2030.
By RNR (Ed.)
EV spotlight: VinFast Shark 6
The BYD Shark 6 game changer with a Hybrid 1.5 litre turbo high-power engine may be coming to Canada.
By RNR (Ed.)
EV spotlight: Toyota bZ5X
Unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025 (formerly bZ3C concept), the bZ5 is a stylish fastback crossover targeting the premium segment.
By RNR (Ed.)
BUYING
Tools & Tutorials
Buyer tool: EV sport bike?
Electric sport bikes are the next evolution of performance bikes combining instant torque, sleek sport bike styling and modern tech.
By: RNR (Ed.)
Buyer tool: Best Chinese SUeV
Read how the pure-EV SUV segment is where Chinese brands have made the most dramatic inroads globally.
By: RNR (Ed.)
Buyer tools: Checklist
With global access to vehicles we see varying methods of measuring EV range; here’s our guide to navigate.
By: RNR (Ed.)
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