The 4 coolest EVs and car tech we saw at CES 2025

CES 2025 is wrapping up, and as always, the show delivered a bold vision of what’s next in automotive tech. This year, the spotlight was on reimagining mobility — whether through modular flying vehicles or next-gen holographic displays. EVs and concept cars didn’t just push boundaries; they challenged us to rethink safety and how we interact with the cars of tomorrow. After plenty of hands-on time with the latest vehicles and concept car tech, here are our top four picks (in no particular order). SEE ALSO: Sony and Honda's collab EV AFEELA will cost an outrageous $89,900 AFEELA 1 Origin and Signature Credit: Mashable / Chance Townsend One of the big highlights of CES was Sony-Honda’s highly anticipated AFEELA 1 EV. We finally got the scoop on its price, pre-order details, and even a hands-on walkthrough of its futuristic user experience. But don’t rush to order one just yet. Sony Honda Mobility Group revealed two key details: 1) Pre-orders are currently exclusive to California residents, and 2) the AFEELA 1 starts at $89,900 — or $102,900 for the Signature model. That’s a steep price, especially when Chinese competitors such as Xpeng are producing EVs priced at a little over $16,000 — a cost over 6 times less than the AFEELA 1’s starting price. Then again, there aren't any PS5 controllers or deodorized seats with those. XPENG Aero HT Land Aircraft Carrier Credit: Jesse Orrall / CNET Speaking of Xpeng, the Chinese-based company showed off its "Land Aircraft Carrier" — a bold step into the future of personal transportation and flying. This modular marvel combines a massive, six-wheeled electric vehicle with a stowed two-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle for recreational escapes. It isn't a "flying car" in the strictest sense, but the synergy between the road-ready "Mothership" and the airborne craft is compelling. With minimal controls and automated systems, Xpeng simplifies flying. While practical adoption may be years away, this $300,000