InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Tesla Is Sitting On A Record 50,000 Unsold EVs

   The American EV brand’s sales rebounded in the first quarter, but a new problem is making its presence felt.

2. Rivian Just Outsold Ford In EVs By 40%

   Ford’s EV sales cratered in the first quarter, while Rivian saw a double-digit increase.

3. The Toyota bZ Had An Amazing Start To 2026

   The Toyota bZ is on track to be America's top-selling EV not made by Tesla in the first quarter.

4. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Isn't On Pause—And It Could Get A Camping Version, VW CEO Says

   "Against other rumors, there's a consistent offer in the market," said Kjell Gruner, VW Group of America's CEO.

5. Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing This Wild-Looking Steering Wheel To The EQS. And I Tried It

   The refreshed Mercedes EQS will be available with optional steer-by-wire, and it completely changes driving.

6. Tesla Sales Rebound In Q1 2026, But Fall Short Of Analyst Estimates

   The first quarter of last year wasn’t a high bar to begin with.

7. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Still Crushing It

   Despite the recent EV slowdown, the American-made Ioniq 5 is winning hearts left and right, with double-digit sales increases.

8. Lucid Recalls Thousands Of Gravity SUVs Over Rear Seatbelt Issue

   All Gravity SUVs manufactured before February 14 will be inspected and repaired at no cost.

9. Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs

   Eligible Uber drivers across the U.S. can now get a $4,000 grant to switch to an EV, plus other perks.

10. Kia's Futuristic EV Van Could Become A New York Taxi

    BraunAbility and Kia have come together to created an ADA-compliant, wheelchair accessible van designed for taxi and rideshare use.

11. Honda Prologue's $7,500 Price Cut Means There's No Better Time To Buy

    Miss the EV tax credit? Well then, good news, because Honda has slashed the price of the Prologue by $7,500

12. VW Boss Says Physical Controls Are A 'Non-Negotiable'

    Volkswagen's capacitive controls and funky model names are going away, the brand's CEO says.

13. Kia's Cheapest EV Is An Unexpected Range Monster. But Will It Still Cost $35,000?

    The Kia EV3 is finally coming to the U.S. to battle it out with the new Chevy Bolt EV.

14. Republican Senator Calls Chinese Cars A ‘Cancer,’ Vowing Stricter Ban

    Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio said he would introduce legislation to ban partnerships that could bring Chinese cars into America.

15. The 2027 Subaru Getaway 3-Row EV Has Over 300 Miles Of Range

    Subaru’s most powerful production model can sprint to 60 mph in less than five seconds—and carry up to seven people.