InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. ‘Hottest Deal Of Summer’: EV Leasing Exploded In July

   With the end of the federal tax credits in sight, EV leasing reached near-record highs in July 2025.

2. Porsche's Simulated EV Gear Shifting May Feel So Real, You Can't Tell The Difference

   Exactly one year after Porsche said that fake shifting made EVs "worse," it's now considering joining in on the trend.

3. The New Volvo XC70 Is A Long-Range PHEV With V2L And DC Charging

   Volvo says the crossover will go 124 miles on electricity alone, according to the generous Chinese test cycle.

4. Hyundai Puts Another $5 Billion Into U.S. Manufacturing

   After a summit between the U.S. and South Korea, Hyundai is doubling down on its commitment to the U.S.

5. The Porsche Cayenne Electric Will Be A Charging Monster

   The upcoming electric Cayenne is shaping up to be one of the fastest-charging EVs on the market.

6. Thousands Of Tesla EVs Can Be Located In Real Time, Security Researcher Finds

   TeslaMate dashboards that were likely made public by mistake could be accessed without a password.

7. ‘No Longer Feasible’: European Carmakers Call On The EU To Tweak CO2 Targets

   “We are being asked to transform with our hands tied behind our backs.”

8. How One Line In A Trump Trade Deal Could Transform America's EV Market

   Shared standards between the U.S. and Europe could just open the floodgates for cheaper EVs on our shores. Here's how.

9. Stellantis Slows Down On Autonomy After Falling Behind In Electric Cars

   High costs and technological challenges led the automaker to scrap its plans to develop autonomous systems in-house.

10. The Fastest EV In The World Is Now Chinese

    BYD's electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, snagged the record from the Rimac Nevera.

11. The Best Plug-In Hybrid SUVs Of 2025: These Are The Ones We'd Buy

    Discover the top plug-in hybrid SUVs of 2025, with models judged on performance, value, style and efficiency.

12. How Do You Fix A Tesla Problem? EV Mechanic Explains Tesla's Diagnostics Tool, 'Tesla Toolbox'

    Tesla offers all the tools and documents needed to fix your EV. Here’s how the diagnostics tool works.

13. Cars Are Now So Expensive That Seven-Year Loans Are The Norm

    Plus, more car manufacturing could pivot to America, and Elon Musk says more sensors mean more problems for driverless cars.

14. This Autonomous Delivery Robot Promises Low Fees, Zero Tips

    Robomart’s driverless electric vehicle can make multiple store runs for a flat fee.

15. 'Not Economically Viable': Porsche Cancels Plans For In-House Battery Production 

    The great consolidation is coming for smaller battery makers. Porsche is its latest victim.