InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The New Chevy Bolt Charges Quicker Than GM’s Pricier EVs. It’s More Proof That Voltage Matters

   All "Ultium" EVs use the same battery modules. Except the Bolt, and it may be its biggest advantage.

2. The Volkswagen ID.3 Gets A New Name, But Don't Call It A Golf Yet

   VW’s popular electric hatchback is in for a comprehensive update, with bidirectional charging and more physical buttons.

3. Lucid Announces Cosmos And Earth EVs To Battle Tesla Model Y

   After months of teasing, Lucid has revealed the names of its first two mid-size electric crossovers.

4. Everything You Need To Know About The Rivian R2, Plus We Drive The 2027 Chevy Bolt

   On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: Rivian's make-or-break moment arrives, and Mack drives the reworked 2027 Chevy Bolt EV.

5. 'The Chinese Will Eat Our Lunch': Europe's EV Trucking Industry Is Scared As Hell

   Chinese EV makers are now bringing their low-cost advantage to the heavy-duty truck market.

6. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Robotaxi Could Be Your Next Uber In Las Vegas

   The automaker’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary partnered with Uber to deploy its robotaxis in Las Vegas.

7. Vetting A Used EV Battery Was About To Get Easier. Then Trump Happened

   Why can't I check an EV's battery health like I can on my phone?

8. Google Maps Is Getting A Huge Update With Immersive 3D Maps And AI

   The new “Immersive Navigation” mode is billed as the most significant update to driving directions in Maps in over a decade.

9. All The EVs That Got Canceled Or Delayed In 2025 And 2026

   The list of paused, canceled or delayed EVs keeps growing as car companies adjust to last year's policy whiplash.

10. Xiaomi Will Fix Its $5,800 Hood's Fake Ducts After Lawsuits Accused

    Owners sued after Xiaomi's $5,800 hood was found to have non-functional vents. Now Xiaomi has a fix.

11. I've Watched Honda Fail At EVs For Five Years. After Today, I'm Out Of Patience

    The 0 Series was supposed to prove the doubters wrong. Then Honda canceled it, and proved them right.

12. Lucid Is Working On A Tesla Cybercab Competitor. See The Futuristic Two-Seat Taxi Here

    The California startup is developing its own robotaxi on the upcoming midsize platform to challenge the Tesla Cybercab.

13. Honda Cancels 0 Series And Acura RSX EVs

    Citing a slowing EV market in the U.S., and the inability to keep up with China, Honda cancels its flagship self-developed EVs.

14. The $45,000 Rivian R2 Doesn't Stack Up To The Tesla Model Y In One Key Way

    The pricier R2 Performance isn’t for everyone. So here’s a closer look at the cheaper trim.

15. The Rivian R2 Launches At $57,990 With 330 Miles Of Range

    The Rivian R2 goes on sale this spring for $57,990. Lower-priced models are coming soon.