2 Top EV Stocks to Buy Right Now

The article profiles two EV players — BYD and Rivian — as potential buys, highlighting their market implications. BYD, though having lost the top-selling EV crown in Q1 and facing domestic competition, aims to export its vertically integrated, battery-focused, affordable-vehicle model and targets 50% of sales outside China by 2030; successful execution could materially boost deliveries, revenue and profits. Rivian is entering a pivotal phase with a planned R2 mass-market launch in Q2 and continued investment in Level 4 autonomy (including an Uber deal); wider adoption and software/licensing could drive high-margin growth, but Rivian faces risks from competition, prior delivery declines and extreme negative gross margins. The piece frames both names as catalysts for EV adoption and competitive pressure on incumbents like Tesla, while noting regulatory, tariff and tax-credit headwinds that could temper near-term performance.