InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. What Ultra-High-Mileage EVs Teach Us About Battery Degradation

   Real-world data and expert battery testing show that even heavily used EVs often lose range gradually rather than suddenly failing.

2. It's Still Way More Expensive To Insure An EV. But That's Changing

   Newer EVs cost about 18% more to insure than gas vehicles. Here's why.

3. The Mercedes CLA EV Just Smashed Its EPA Range Rating In A Real-World Test

   The new Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic EV blew past its EPA estimate by 73 miles in Edmunds’ real-world range test.

4. Rivian’s EV Charging Network Is Growing Fast, And It Just Hit A Major Milestone

   With all the R2 news, it’s easy to forget that Rivian operates its own EV charging network.

5. Electrify America Just Made EV Charging Easier By Ditching An Annoying Policy

   Account top-ups will be phased out in the coming weeks, making way for a simpler billing system.

6. Hyundai And Kia's Hybrids Are Crushing It Amid The Gas Crisis

   Hybrids like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sportage are proving mighty popular as gas prices remain over $4 a gallon.

7. The Rolls-Royce Spectre Gets Big Update. But You Wouldn’t Know It

   It now goes farther, charges faster, and responds more sharply, but the design remains mostly untouched.

8. Lucid Is Recalling Its Cheapest EV Because It May Lose Power While Driving

   The Lucid Air Pure inverter’s internal components may get damaged over time, leading to signal interruptions.

9. The Company That Builds The iPhone Just Unveiled A Tesla Model Y Competitor

   It’s no Apple Car, but Foxconn’s Cavira gets an LFP battery and a dual-motor powertrain that can deliver up to 468 horsepower.

10. Tesla Is Selling Discounted Used Cybertrucks Now

    The cheapest used Cybertruck in Tesla’s inventory is less than $67,000. Is that enough to convince buyers, though?

11. I Took A Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV On A Roadtrip. It Made Gas Feel Financially Irresponsible

    My electric road trip in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 showed how EVs can help beat high gas prices—even at pricey fast chargers.

12. Lexus Cancels Next-Generation EV Sedan

    Lexus was developing a production version of the dramatic LF-ZC electric sedan concept, an IS EV, but it’s abandoning the project.

13. China's Best-Selling Car Just Got Better And Cheaper

    The updated Geely Xingyuan (EX2) has new assisted driving features, more range, and starts at just above $9,000.

14. This Sub-$20,000 Volkswagen ID.4 Proves Used EVs Are The Ultimate Bargain

    “It has been an incredible vehicle for the money,” the new owner said after putting 10,000 miles in five months. But there was one problem.

15. Tesla Could Build A Model 3 Plaid. That Doesn’t Mean It Will

    Tesla’s top engineer says he thinks about a tri-motor Model 3 “all the time,” but the company’s priorities lie elsewhere.