InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The Cadillac Optiq Is Getting A China-Developed EV Platform: Report

   It’s unclear if this version will head to the U.S., but it shows how global car companies are leaning on Chinese tech.

2. The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In July 2026

   The electric-vehicle tax credit is gone, but manufacturers are stepping up to offer incredible deals. Here's what you need to know.

3. Ford Recalls 43,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs Over Diffs That May Go ‘Bang’

   The root cause hasn’t been determined yet.

4. You Can Get A Lucid Gravity SUV For $10,000 Off Plus 0% Interest

   Other stackable incentives are also available, but you’ll have to stick to older inventory vehicles.

5. Voltpost’s Lamppost EV Chargers Are Coming To A Parking Spot Near You

   The startup partnered with InCharge Energy to boost the deployment of curbside Level 2 chargers.

6. Another Chinese EV Player Just Landed In North America

   Leapmotor launched its B10 crossover in Mexico, just as the U.S. is cracking down harder than ever on Chinese cars.

7. Why BMW Isn't Giving Up On Hydrogen Cars

   Despite years of false starts for hydrogen-powered cars, BMW sees potential in the new fuel-cell X5 SUV.

8. This Flaw Keeps Sabotaging Solid-State Batteries. Scientists Found A Solution

   Tiny metal spikes can short-circuit a solid-state battery. Researchers at MIT found a way to avoid them.

9. Fiat's $13,995 EV For America Is Cute, But Barely A Car

   With a top speed of 19 mph and range of 46 miles, the Fiat Topolino isn't even street legal without an optional pack to raise its top speed.

10. I’ve Seen More Improvement In Two Years Of Reviewing EVs Than I Did In A Decade Testing Gas Cars

    As EVs rapidly improve in every key area, it's getting harder and harder to imagine a future for gasoline engines. They just can't keep up.

11. The Rivian R2 Can Charge From 10-80% Even Quicker Than Rivian Claims. If You Know This Trick.

    The Rivian R2 should be a pretty good road tripper, according to this independent charging test.

12. The Alpine A110 EV Has One Job: Prove Electric Sports Cars Can Be Light

    The A110 Future mule previews Alpine’s plan to make an EV sports car that still feels small, balanced, and genuinely driver-focused.

13. Volvo Is Bringing Native Apple Music To Over Two Million Cars

    To entice owners to switch to Apple’s music streaming platform, Volvo is offering up to three months of free access to the service.

14. The New Polestar 4 Wagon Is Actually Called The ‘SUV’

    Polestar may be out of the game in the U.S., but its lineup is growing elsewhere.

15. Canada’s Latest EV Is A 1960s Cafe Racer With Pedals

    The new Beachman Aviator lineup starts with a Class 2 e-bike that doesn’t need a license or registration.