InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The Tesla Cybercab Just Got Smacked Down By The Feds—And Not How You'd Expect

   Tesla took too long to file the trademark application for the Cybercab, now it could lose the name to a faster pen.

2. Waymo's New Zeekr Cab Has A Real Name, And You May See It Soon

   The Jaguar I-Pace will be around for a while, but the Alphabet-owned robotaxi company is moving beyond it soon.

3. Hyundai's Atlas Robot From Boston Dynamics: What Is It, Exactly?

   The Korean automaker plans to begin introducing these bots into its production process by 2028.

4. Solid-State Batteries Are In ‘Trailblazer’ Mode. What's Holding Them Up?

   Solid-state batteries could enable 600-mile EVs and reduce fires. Now, battery makers are racing to get them over the finish line.

5. Volvo 2025 EVs Sales Were Up In The U.S., Down In Europe And China

   America was the bright spot; Europe and China dragged Volvo’s total EV sales number down.

6. Tesla Just Can't Bounce Back In Europe

   On today's EV news roundup: Tesla suffers in Europe, the Chevy Equinox wins big and Nvidia's bet on autonomous cars.

7. ZF’s AI-Powered Software Could Make The ‘ESP Off’ Button Irrelevant

   The company said its new AI Road Sense system “relieves the driver of difficult decisions.”

8. New RV Trailer Boosts EV Range While Towing For A Lot Less Than The Competition

   The Evotrex-PG5 has a built-in LFP battery and an electric motor that drives the wheels. It can also act as a home generator

9. The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In January 2026

   The electric-vehicle tax credit is gone. But manufacturers are stepping up to offer incredible deals. Here's what you need to know.

10. Ford's Hybrids Had Their Best Year Ever. EVs, Not So Much

    The F-150 and Maverick hybrids soared last year as EV sales slumped.

11. Tesla Dominated The Used EV Market In 2025, But Its Lead Is Narrowing

    Ford, Volkswagen and Hyundai gained ground in the used EV market. But Teslas are still the biggest sellers.

12. 'The Question Is When': China's Geely On Zeekr, Lynk & Co Brands In America

    At CES 2026, the communications chief for one of China's largest automakers—and the owner of Polestar and Volvo—made some intentions clear.

13. Hyundai Predicts Things Are About To Get Rough

    Plus, CES focuses on self-driving over EVs this year, while Xiaomi wants to sell half a million cars after an explosive 2025.

14. You Can Get A Discounted Cadillac Or Volvo EV If You’re A Costco Member

    The wholesale giant’s stackable discounts can save you some money on the Cadillac Optiq, Vistiq, Lyriq and Lyriq-V EVs.

15. BMW Buyers Turned To Plug-In Hybrids As EV Demand Softened In 2025

    The German automaker sold 30% more PHEVs in the U.S. last year, helping it achieve a new all-time record in overall sales.