InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Another Chinese EV Player Just Landed In North America

   Leapmotor launched its B10 crossover in Mexico, just as the U.S. is cracking down harder than ever on Chinese cars.

2. Why BMW Isn't Giving Up On Hydrogen Cars

   Despite years of false starts for hydrogen-powered cars, BMW sees potential in the new fuel-cell X5 SUV.

3. This Flaw Keeps Sabotaging Solid-State Batteries. Scientists Found A Solution

   Tiny metal spikes can short-circuit a solid-state battery. Researchers at MIT found a way to avoid them.

4. Fiat's $13,995 EV For America Is Cute, But Barely A Car

   With a top speed of 19 mph and range of 46 miles, the Fiat Topolino isn't even street legal without an optional pack to raise its top speed.

5. I’ve Seen More Improvement In Two Years Of Reviewing EVs Than I Did In A Decade Testing Gas Cars

   As EVs rapidly improve in every key area, it's getting harder and harder to imagine a future for gasoline engines. They just can't keep up.

6. The Rivian R2 Can Charge From 10-80% Even Quicker Than Rivian Claims. If You Know This Trick.

   The Rivian R2 should be a pretty good road tripper, according to this independent charging test.

7. The Alpine A110 EV Has One Job: Prove Electric Sports Cars Can Be Light

   The A110 Future mule previews Alpine’s plan to make an EV sports car that still feels small, balanced, and genuinely driver-focused.

8. Volvo Is Bringing Native Apple Music To Over Two Million Cars

   To entice owners to switch to Apple’s music streaming platform, Volvo is offering up to three months of free access to the service.

9. The New Polestar 4 Wagon Is Actually Called The ‘SUV’

   Polestar may be out of the game in the U.S., but its lineup is growing elsewhere.

10. Canada’s Latest EV Is A 1960s Cafe Racer With Pedals

    The new Beachman Aviator lineup starts with a Class 2 e-bike that doesn’t need a license or registration.

11. Mercedes' New Production Plan Could Make The 'Baby' G-Class EV Far Cheaper

    Mercedes’ smaller G-Class may not be built in Germany but in Hungary alongside the brand’s other budget models.

12. The Polestar 4 Is $25,000 Off. It's A Great Deal On A Car I Love

    The Polestar 4 is a stellar car for a great price, as long as you can tolerate its lack of a rear window.

13. Skip The Rivian R2 Waitlist For Just $20,000 Over Sticker Price

    The first used Rivian R2 has hit the market with just 50 miles on the odometer and a price tag that's $19,000 above MSRP.

14. After EV Batteries, China Wants To Dominate Car Brains Too

    Several Chinese carmakers are developing their own smart-driving chips, aiming to cut costs, move faster, and rely less on third parties.

15. Cadillac Recalls 14,000 Vistiq EVs Over Child-Trapping Risk

    GM halted shipments of the 2027 Vistiq last month, but the part that fixes the issue is not yet available.