InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Mercedes’ Smaller-Battery GLC EV Doesn’t Have A Range Problem

   Mercedes added two lower-priced electric GLC variants, and the rear-drive version still claims up to 404 miles of WLTP range.

2. Lucid's Top Engineer Departs The EV Startup As New CEO Takes Over

   Emad Dlala, Lucid's senior vice president of engineering and software, has left the company, TechCrunch reports.

3. ‘This Is The Biggest Fear For Me’: Toyota Chairman Admits He Isn’t Ready For The Electric Future

   Toyota says it's committed to solving the climate crisis. But the guy whose name is on the building doesn't seem to agree.

4. Tesla Apparently Won't Let Cybertruck Buyers Transfer FSD Without Spending Another $20k

   Buyers of Tesla's cheapest Cybertruck trim ordered with the intention of transferring FSD—now they can't.

5. This Tesla Model 3 Went Nearly 400 Miles In A Range Test, 30 More Than Its EPA Rating

   Edmunds’ latest range test shows the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 easily beating its official range and showing remarkable efficiency.

6. Chrysler Recalls America’s Only Plug-In Hybrid Minivan, Tells Owners To Park Outside

   The automaker is advising Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid owners to refrain from charging their cars, as it could lead to a battery fire.

7. BMW Has Already Sold Over 10,000 iX3 EVs

   BMW’s 800-volt crossover was the best-selling EV in its class in Europe in April.

8. General Motors Is Bringing Sodium-Ion Battery Production To America

   After LFP and LMR, the automaker is betting on yet another battery chemistry type.

9. GM Is Making EV Charging A Lot Simpler With Energy Pass, NACS On All 2027 Models

   A single app for the biggest charging networks in the U.S. simplifies things a lot. Plug & Charge takes it one step further.

10. State-Backed Mexican EV Startup Unveils $8,600 EV With 6 Seats

    The Olinia Uno seats six, can take a wheelchair, and is made, designed, and developed entirely in Mexico.

11. 'Fairly Lazy Explanation’: Rivian's CEO Doesn’t Think Americans Are Anti-EV

    Just two models make up around 50% of EV sales in the U.S. To RJ Scaringe, that's "not a reflection of a healthy or well-served market."

12. Meet The New(ish) Cheap EV Hitting The U.S. This Summer

    The Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback is based on the $30,000 Nissan Leaf and hits dealerships later this year.

13. I Had High Expectations For The Rivian R2. It Still Blew Me Away

    Legacy automakers have been promising to match the Tesla Model Y for almost a decade. Rivian actually did it.

14. Apple CarPlay Is Getting Video Playback

    After Google introduced the feature on Android Auto, Apple is following suit with CarPlay, starting with iOS 27.

15. PepsiCo Is Now Moving Soda And Snacks Using Driverless Box Trucks

    Gatik’s autonomous Isuzu trucks are already ferrying cargo for PepsiCo in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas.