# Combustion cars are finally getting as smart and upgradable as EVs — it's about time

> It’s pretty clear that EVs and software defined vehicles (SDVs) go hand-in-hand these days, and while Tesla paved the way with the Model 3 back in 2017, Rivian, Lucid, and Chinese manufacturers quickly followed.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/ev-tech-is-trickling-down-to-hybrid-and-combustion-vehicles-and-im-here-for-it?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5bc402aca34b98122bc75f)
- **Published:** 2026-07-18
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5bc402aca34b98122bc75f

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