InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Slate 'Aspires' To Launch More Vehicles After Its Two-Door Pickup Truck, CEO Says

   Slate's bare-bones pickup hits streets in 2026. Its CEO tells InsideEVs that more models may be on the way.

2. Consumers Truly Have No Clue Who Makes Good EVs: Report

   Am I reading this chart upside down? Or are you?

3. 2026 Rivian R2: Everything We Know

   Rivian is preparing to launch its first mass-market product: A compact EV crossover with a great design and a more affordable price tag.

4. Scout Didn't Expect This: Nearly All Of Its 'Electric' Truck Buyers Want A Gas Engine

   Scout Motors now has over 150,000 reservations. Nearly all want the range-extending gas engine.

5. Volvo's CEO Thinks The U.S. Market Is 'Perfect' For EVs. He Has A Point

   One key reason why it’s going to be a lot easier to electrify the U.S. compared to Europe.

6. The Tesla Model S Is Dead. Here's Why It Mattered

   On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: We eulogize Tesla's O.G. electric sedan. Plus, more on Slate Auto and Scout Motors' latest plans.

7. Cheap Chinese EVs Are Hitting Canada. For The U.S., 'A Matter Of When'

   Plus, a Waymo struck a child in Santa Monica and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will soon be a robotaxi.

8. Used EVs Are The Cheapest Cars To Own: Study

   Researchers say that used electric vehicles now have the lowest total cost of ownership, far outperforming both new and used gas cars.

9. The 2027 Acura RSX: Everything We Know

   Acura has killed the GM-developed ZDX in favor of an all-new EV designed in house, the RSX. Here's what we know so far.

10. Tesla's Profits Are Plummetting As It Steers Toward AI

    Plus, Tesla puts a major stake in xAI and there's a real autonomous trucking service in the U.S. now.

11. This Small Skoda Might Become One Of Europe’s Most Popular EVs

    The Epiq will become the cheapest electric Skoda, but it won’t skimp on range or space.

12. 25 EVs Were Range-Tested In Extreme Cold. It Didn’t Go Well

    Driving at the speed limit while the thermometer shows -24 degrees can take a toll on any car, not just EVs.

13. Here's How Much Range EVs Really Lose After 150,000 Miles

    The data is clear: battery anxiety doesn’t match battery reality.

14. Tesla Says It Has 1.1 Million Full Self-Driving Subscribers, Amid Controveries

    Tesla says Full Self-Driving subscriptions surged in 2025. It's key to Tesla's future thesis—even amid numerous safety investigations.

15. Tesla's Fastest-Growing Business Isn't Cars Anymore—Or Even Robots

    The company's car business may be struggling, but its energy storage division shows no signs of slowing down.