InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. I Was Ready To Hate Hyundai's Fake EV 'Shifting.' Then I Tried It

   The Ioniq 5 N's "e-Shift" emulates an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It sounds silly, but it solves a key problem with driving an EV on track.

2. Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In March 2024

   The company's retail all-electric car sales exceeded 19,000.

3. Jeep Pondering Gas-Powered Recon And Wagoneer S As It Seeks 1M Sales This Year

   "We need to grab [opportunities] or somebody else will," Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa said in a recent interview.

4. Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Slightly Disappoints In Video Range Test

   Veteran EV tester Bjørn Nyland finds the performance-oriented version's range is well under 200 miles at 75 mph.

5. Toyota's Hydrogen Future Is Crumbling As Owners File Lawsuits, Call For Buybacks

   Frozen pumps. Skyrocketing fuel costs. Plummeting resale values. Here's why owners who bought into Toyota's hydrogen dream feel "cheated and misled."

6. GM Unveils $7,300 Vehicle-To-Home Bundle For Ultium EVs

   The V2H bundle from GM Energy includes all the necessary equipment to allow you to power your home with your Ultium EV.

7. Tesla Just Laid Off 10% Of Its Workforce. Now Elon Musk Wants More Money

   Plus, Rivian lays off more of its workforce and Mexico stops giving Chinese EV makers incentives.

8. Volkswagen’s Upcoming Cheap EVs In China Will Use Xpeng Tech

   Four entry-level EVs will debut in 2026 using Xpeng’s electronic architecture to slash costs by up to 40%.

9. VinFast Delivered Almost 10,000 EVs Globally In Q1 2024

   The first batch of VinFast VF 9 is set to arrive in the U.S. this month.

10. The Three-Row Toyota Highlander Is Going Electric: Report

    There's also a bZ3x electric crossover in the pipeline for launch in 2026.

11. Upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance Packs Adaptive Suspension, Over 500 HP: Website Leak

    The source code on Tesla UK’s website spilled the beans ahead of schedule.

12. Mercedes-Benz Electric Car Sales Weakened In Q1 2024

    Nonetheless, almost a fifth of new cars were rechargeable, while all-electric cars represent one-tenth.

13. How To Get Way More Miles Out Of Your EV’s Tires

    Five simple steps to keep rolling on your EV’s rubber.

14. Tesla Tested 'Crab Walk' Tech For The Cybertruck, But Found It Useless

    The GMC Hummer EV can turn all four wheels to "Crab Walk." Tesla passed on that for the Cybertruck.

15. You Can Get Up To $10,500 Off When Buying A New BMW EV

    Leasing a new EV from BMW can bring even more savings.