InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The Volvo EX60 And EX90 Get An Important EV Fast-Charging Upgrade

   The automaker is making charging seamless for EX60 and EX90 owners with a new feature.

2. A Tesla Model Y Battery Test Looked Bad. Then The Degradation Almost Stopped

   After a sharp early drop, this Tesla Model Y's recent battery health test suggests this mostly fast-charged LFP pack has settled down.

3. License Plate Cameras Are About To Start Tracking A Lot More Than Just Your Car

   These next-gen ALPR systems look to bridge the gap between you and your car—which means tracking your airpods, wearables, and more.

4. Who's Winning The Robotaxi Race? It's... Complicated

   Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up. This week, we got updates from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Wayve, and Lucid.

5. The New Chevy Bolt Was Driven Until It Died. Here’s What Its Battery Buffer Looks Like

   The Bolt has massively improved for model year 2026. But what happens when its state of charge runs really low?

6. Dacia’s Tiny EV Keeps Its Name, But Not Much Else

   The next Dacia Spring will still be small and affordable, but production is moving from China to Europe, making it a very different EV.

7. The Mercedes VLE Is A Brave Gamble. Will It Pay Off?

   Mercedes' ultra-luxury van could crack Americans' van stigma. But that's only if they don't balk at the price.

8. Honda Has A New Partner For Solid-State EV Batteries

   Honda and American startup QuantumScape will work together to develop solid-state batteries and manufacturing processes.

9. Forget Solid-State. This EV Battery Breakthrough Is Ready To Upend The Market Now

   General Motors is betting on silicon anodes as the next leap in EV battery technology.

10. Waymo Just Recalled A Bunch Of Robotaxis Because They Could Drive Into Closed Highway Construction Lanes

    It's the second Waymo recall in the last two months, after an earlier flaw allowed them to drive through flooded roads.

11. Skipping The Ferrari Luce Could Cost Collectors The Cars They Really Want

    Ferrari’s first EV may be controversial, but for loyal collectors, saying no could make the next dream allocation more difficult.

12. The Rivian R2 Is Just As Efficient As A Tesla Model Y, Despite Weighing More

    Rivian’s R2 Performance is roughly 500 pounds heavier than Tesla’s go-fast crossover, yet the energy consumption is identical.

13. Electrify America’s Next-Gen EV Charging Stations Are Bigger, Better, And Battery-Backed

    A huge battery energy storage system backs the American company’s newest large-format station in California.

14. The 2026 Jeep Recon’s EPA Rating Confirms It’s An Energy Guzzler

    Jeep expected the off-road EV’s range to be 230 miles, but the official estimate makes the Rivian R2 look better than ever.

15. Telo's Tiny Electric Truck For Cities Has Surprisingly High-Powered Charging

    The Telo MT1 is an ultra-compact truck that's supposed to go into production this year. Now we know its peak charging power.