InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Rivian Discontinues Its Cheapest R1T And R1S As R2 Rolls Out

   Rivian flagged earlier this year that the Dual Standard variants of its large SUV and truck were on the way out.

2. This Ex-Rental Tesla's Battery Was Heavily Degraded. Then The Decline Slowed

   After losing 20% of its capacity in its first two years, this abused Tesla’s battery degradation appears to have almost plateaued.

3. Rivian Has A Bold Plan For You To Skip The Repair Shop

   Rivian says 80% of EV repairs could eventually be handled by its mobile fleet, reducing the need for visits to physical service centers.

4. A Driverless Xiaomi Electric SUV Just Lapped The Ring. We Have Questions

   A 10-minute Nurburgring lap time isn't impressive. The fact that there is nobody in the driver’s seat is what makes this unique.

5. Lucid Lays Off 18% Of Its Workers And Cuts Production At Arizona Plant

   It's the company’s second round of layoffs this year.

6. Tesla FSD Finally Reached Europe. Now Speed Limits May Slow Its Expansion

   Sweden has a problem with FSD breaking the speed limit on demand.

7. The Volvo EX60 And EX90 Get An Important EV Fast-Charging Upgrade

   The automaker is making charging seamless for EX60 and EX90 owners with a new feature.

8. A Tesla Model Y Battery Test Looked Bad. Then The Degradation Almost Stopped

   After a sharp early drop, this Tesla Model Y's recent battery health test suggests this mostly fast-charged LFP pack has settled down.

9. License Plate Cameras Are About To Start Tracking A Lot More Than Just Your Car

   These next-gen ALPR systems look to bridge the gap between you and your car—which means tracking your airpods, wearables, and more.

10. Who's Winning The Robotaxi Race? It's... Complicated

    Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up. This week, we got updates from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Wayve, and Lucid.

11. The New Chevy Bolt Was Driven Until It Died. Here’s What Its Battery Buffer Looks Like

    The Bolt has massively improved for model year 2026. But what happens when its state of charge runs really low?

12. Dacia’s Tiny EV Keeps Its Name, But Not Much Else

    The next Dacia Spring will still be small and affordable, but production is moving from China to Europe, making it a very different EV.

13. The Mercedes VLE Is A Brave Gamble. Will It Pay Off?

    Mercedes' ultra-luxury van could crack Americans' van stigma. But that's only if they don't balk at the price.

14. Honda Has A New Partner For Solid-State EV Batteries

    Honda and American startup QuantumScape will work together to develop solid-state batteries and manufacturing processes.

15. Forget Solid-State. This EV Battery Breakthrough Is Ready To Upend The Market Now

    General Motors is betting on silicon anodes as the next leap in EV battery technology.