InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Tesla May Add CarPlay. Here's Why It's A Smart Move

   Teslas don't have Apple CarPlay right now. But they could gain the feature in the coming months according to a new report.

2. China Is Cracking Down On Too-Quick EVs

   Proposed legislation would lock the default 0-60 mph times behind an artificial 5-second wall.

3. The Ford F-150 Lightning's Struggles Are A Terrifying Lesson For The EV World

   Shoppers are clearly interested in the Lightning. But Ford hasn't been able to get them to buy, for one major reason.

4. 2026 Chevy Bolt: GM's President Explains What's New

   Chevrolet is reviving the Bolt after a long hiatus. GM President Mark Reuss explains the cheap EV's comeback.

5. Rivian's EV Tech Could Go Way Beyond Just Rivians And Volkswagens

   The Rivian-VW joint venture could make the "operating system" for the entire auto industry, Rivian's Wassym Bensaid told reporters.

6. Toyota's $10 Billion U.S. Investment Means It Could Export Cars Back To Japan

   Plus, Xiaomi is becoming a giant and Rivian's joint venture with VW could soon extend to gas cars.

7. Here Are The Affordable Plug-In Hybrid Crossovers With The Most Range

   There aren't a lot of choices in the affordable PHEV crossover category, but we've found some standouts among the small pack.

8. Breakthrough Device Promises To Cut Charging Times And Boost EV Range

   In independent testing, the Dectravalve showed it can slash the charging time from 30 minutes to roughly 10 minutes.

9. All The Non-Tesla EVs That Can Use Tesla Superchargers In 2025 (Updated)

   We’ve gone from just a handful of cars to dozens. And the list keeps getting longer every month.

10. The Rivian-Volkswagen Partnership Will Go Even Further Than We Expected

    Rivian and Volkswagen are racing to bring next-generation software and electrical architecture to mass-market electric vehicles.

11. Waymo Will Finally Let Its Cars Take The Freeway

    Waymo is officially taking its Driver program into the fast lane by offering freeway rides for the first time in three major cities.

12. 28% Of Gas-Car Owners Would Never Buy An EV—But That's Not The Whole Story

    Younger folks are way more open to electrification than their parents or grandparents, a BCG study finds.

13. GM To Suppliers: Get Your Supply Chains Out Of China (Report)

    GM has reportedly told suppliers to get their supply chains out of China by 2027. It's not the only company adjusting its China plans today.

14. Google Maps Just Made EV Road Trips Far Less Stressful

    Google is now showing real-time Tesla Supercharger availability. More EV-friendly features are coming.

15. The New Mercedes GLB EV Has More Screens Than Your Average Living Room

    The second-gen GLB has three screens, a starry panoramic roof and seven seats with “noticeably” more comfort for second-row passengers.