The future is closer than you think, and it’s electric. By 2035, your car might be driving you around, and charging stations could be as common as gas pumps. While it sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving tech are making their way into our lives faster than we realize. So what exactly will your daily commute look like in a decade or so?

• Electric Cars: Charging Up the World
  EVs are already becoming mainstream, and they’re only going to get better. Leading the charge (pun intended) are companies like Tesla, Rivian, and Ford with their cutting-edge electric models. The Tesla Model 3 is a fan favorite, with a range of over 350 miles and access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, which can add 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes. Ford’s F-150 Lightning shows that even trucks are going electric, combining the toughness you need for work with the clean, quiet efficiency of an EV.But it’s not just about range and speed. Governments worldwide are investing heavily in charging infrastructure. In the U.S., President Biden's administration aims to install 500,000 public charging stations by 2030, making long road trips in EVs easier than ever. Meanwhile, Europe is pushing for EV-only cities and countries like Norway are leading the way, where 80% of new car sales are electric.

• Self-Driving Cars: The AI Chauffeur
  While fully self-driving cars aren’t here just yet, we’re getting close. Companies like Waymo (Google’s autonomous driving project) and Cruise (owned by GM) are already testing robotaxis in cities like San Francisco and Phoenix. Imagine hopping into your car, typing in a destination, and letting the AI handle the rest—no traffic stress, no hunting for parking spots, and no accidents (in theory).Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) is another big name, with Elon Musk promising that FSD will soon allow cars to navigate from point A to B without human input. While the technology isn’t perfect yet, advancements in LIDAR (laser-based sensors) and machine learning are making autonomous cars smarter and safer by the day. For now, we’re seeing semi-autonomous features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and traffic jam assist in many cars, including models from BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz.

• Smart Cities: The Backbone of the Future
  Autonomous cars and EVs will need smart cities to thrive. In the future, your car might communicate with traffic lights to optimize flow and reduce congestion. Cities like Los Angeles and Singapore are experimenting with these intelligent traffic systems, which adjust traffic lights in real-time based on traffic flow. In places like Oslo, roads are being retrofitted with wireless charging lanes that juice up electric vehicles as they drive.All of this means less time in traffic, cleaner air, and fewer accidents—especially once these systems start working together.

By 2035, driving might not even feel like driving anymore. Instead, it’ll be a cleaner, quieter, and more efficient experience, with your car doing most of the heavy lifting.