InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The 2025 Renault 4 E-Tech Is The Retro-Charmer City Car You Didn't Know You Wanted

   Renault's parade of retro-inspired but high-tech EVs continues with the reborn Renault 4. And this icon is a welcome addition to this century.

2. Rivian’s New Autonomy Tech Arrives: Is This the Breakthrough It Needs?

   On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we recap Rivian's Autonomy and AI Day event, and interview its AI chief, James Philbin.

3. Budget Tesla Model Y And Model 3 Land With A Thud

   Plus, Ford and SK On have parted ways and U.S. automakers sound renewed fears of Chinese automakers and software.

4. EU Planning New Affordable EV Class to Counter China

   This new class of vehicle, called “E car,” will have lower technical requirements to reduce costs.

5. Ionna Is About To Reach A Big Milestone Faster Than Any Other Charging Network

   Not even Tesla was able to do what Ionna will achieve after its first year of operation.

6. EV Collision Repairs Are Getting Cheaper

   Despite the huge sales rush spurred by the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit, EVs were cheaper to repair in Q3.

7. This Video Shows Exactly Why Lidar Is Necessary For Self-Driving Cars

   Cameras can help a car "see" the world just fine. So can radar. But when conditions get bad, this is why you want lidar's help.

8. The 2026 Subaru Solterra Is A Much Better EV Now—Except For One Crucial Thing

   Subaru's take on a Toyota EV is vastly improved over its first generation. But one strange omission could make road-tripping difficult.

9. Rivian Launches 'Universal Hands-Free' Driving—And An AI Assistant

   Even the second-generation Rivian R1 vehicles are getting more advanced autonomous driving and the Rivian AI Assistant.

10. This Upgrade Could Make The Rivian R2 Fully Autonomous—Eventually

    Rivian's upcoming $45,000 R2 crossover will get a lidar sensor as the EV startup raises the stakes on autonomous driving.

11. 'They Wouldn’t Have Been Burning The Cars': Tesla's Elon Musk Has DOGE Regrets

    The Tesla, SpaceX and X boss says he wouldn’t try it again.

12. Europe Is Stuck Between Gas-Car Bans And China’s EV Takeover

    Today on Critical Materials: the EU's EV mandate explained, EVs are selling 18% slower and Uber pulls back EV incentives.

13. Watch Rivian's Autonomy And AI Day Livestream Here

    Rivian has big ambitions, including point-to-point driverless rides and an AI assistant. Watch the livestream here.

14. 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.

15. BMW EVs Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers

    Ending 2025 with a buzz, BMW owners officially have access to Tesla's Supercharging network.