InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The Electric Van Is Poised To Take Over The World

   The compelling, efficient, mono-volume form may be the next big thing.

2. The Toyota bZ7 Looks Fantastic. Too Bad It's Only For China

   The sleek EV will be Toyota's new flagship sedan, ironically competing against the new Lexus ES.

3. All-New Lexus ES Has Hybrid And Pure Electric Power

   Going electric is the biggest change for the new ES, but its design is also a major talking point.

4. E-REVs Can Unite A Divided America On Electric Vehicles

   Also: how the U.S. auto industry is grouping together against Trump's tariffs while Stellantis resumes production in Canada and rehires laid-off U.S. workers.

5. The Nissan Frontier PHEV You Actually Want Is Here

   Debuting for China, it has 402 combined horsepower and distinctive styling versus the gas model.

6. Zeekr 009 Special Edition Minivan Has Actual Gold Plating And 778 HP

   This fancy shuttle, unlike anything you can buy back home, shows China is living in the future.

7. Tesla’s Dirt-Cheap EV Might Just Be A Basic Model 3 Or Y

   Tesla fans were hoping for a robotaxi spin-off, but the reality looks to be much more disappointing.

8. Chinese Cars Go From 'Announced' To 'On The Road' Very Quickly

   The Aito M8 was officially unveiled in March. By early April, it's ready to order. The rest of the industry's head is spinning.

9. Tesla Says Its Affordable EV Is Coming In June: 'As Critical As Ever'

   Tesla says that its affordable EV will enter production in June.

10. Even Rich People Don't Want To Pay A Monthly Subscription For Heated Seats

    Lincoln realized that luxury customers don't want to pay for subscriptions, so it baked the cost into the vehicle price instead.

11. Most EV Buyers In The U.S. Won’t Buy A Gas Car Again: Study

    Not everyone wants an EV. But those who have them don't seem to miss gas.

12. Oh Great, Mercedes Is Also Doing Steering Yokes

    Mercedes is copying Tesla's homework, and yes, that includes slapping a yoke in its cars.

13. CATL’s Sodium-Ion EV Battery Loves The Cold 

    The world’s first mass-produced sodium-ion EV batteries are here... and they’re range and charging monsters.

14. Volkswagen Wants A China Comeback With These New Cars

    The ID. Evo, ID. Aura and ID. Era concepts are "specifically tailored to the needs of Chinese customers." But will those customers show up?

15. We're At The Shanghai Auto Show To See The Future

    China's electric car market has handily outpaced the rest of the world. From Avatr to Zeekr, we're about to experience that firsthand.