InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Full Tesla Cybercab Specs: EPA Documents Confirm Battery Size, Weight, Power, And Preliminary Range

   The first front-wheel-drive Tesla will weigh way less than a Model 3 but still offer plenty of range.

2. A Chinese Car Brand Says It Hired A Top Ferrari Designer. Ferrari Wants A Name

   Luxeed says it hired a former Ferrari chief designer. Ferrari’s China PR boss publicly challenged the claim by asking who that was.

3. The Xiaomi SU7 Made Me Understand How Xiaomi Conquered China

   The updated SU7 Sedan is great, and the way it got here should strike fear in the hearts of every global auto manufacturer.

4. Another Reason I Hate Pop-Out Door Handles: They Snitch On You To Thieves

   I, for one, love when my car tells the world, "I'M UNLOCKED."

5. A Rivian R1T Towed A Big Trailer 1,500 Miles. Despite The Range Loss, It Cost Less Than Gas

   Pulling a 4,500-pound load over a massive cross-country trip through the Rockies made a dent in the usable range, but it was still worth it.

6. Tesla's Wild Robotic Charging Arm Never Happened. Xiaomi Just Made It Reality

   Forgot to plug in your EV at home? Xiaomi’s latest product takes care of it, even if you’re away.

7. Ford's $30,000 Electric Pickup: Here’s A Closer Look

   We get a glimpse at the design sketches as the first prototypes hit the public roads for testing.

8. This Low-Mileage 2025 Tesla Model Y Lost A Lot Of Range Fast

   After 18 months and just over 13,000 miles, Tesla’s own battery-health test showed a result its owner called unacceptable.

9. This Simple Trick Boosted My Plug-In Hybrid's Fuel Economy To 50 MPG

   My Volvo wagon’s fuel economy was great to begin with, but a driving strategy change unlocked a new achievement.

10. Sodium Batteries And EVs That Power The Grid: Inside GM's Big Energy Push

    With sodium-ion batteries and vehicle-to-grid technology, General Motors' growth ambitions extend far beyond cars.

11. Yes, EVs Really Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars. Here's By How Much

    An MIT-led study found EVs usually beat gas cars on emissions, but the advantage varies sharply by location and driving habits.

12. The Rivian R2 Is Finally Here. The CEO Just Shared When To Expect More Models

    CEO RJ Scaringe hinted about how far around the corner R3 is and what could come next.

13. 'Really Impressed': Engineering Explained's Jason Fenske On Rivian R2

    On today's Plugged-In Podcast, we talk Rivian R2 driving impressions with Jason Fenske, of the YouTube channel Engineering Explained.

14. The Electric BMW M3 Is Coming. Here's What It Might Look Like

    It looks like a close-to-production preview of the production BMW i3 M, but the specs are still under wraps.

15. The Rivian R2 Is Now Shipping With A Rare Accessory The Competition Forgot Existed

    The R2 is billed as a relatively affordable adventure-ready EV. For an extra $755, owners can get some peace of mind.