InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Rivians Will Be So Driverless By 2030, You Won't Need To Be In The Car: CEO

   Rivian founder RJ Scaringe has a bold timeline for personally owned self-driving cars.

2. The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In December 2025

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

3. These Were The 10 Biggest EV Battery Developments In 2025

   For the battery industry, it was a year of breakthroughs, setbacks and everything in between.

4. Tesla Full Self-Driving, Now With More Texting And Driving

   Also in today's Critical Materials roundup: President Trump wants kei cars in America, and hybrids are here to stay.

5. Why The BMW iX3 Is Exactly The Kind Of EV We've Been Waiting For

   Plus, we talk about Trump's war on fuel economy, and Harbinger Motors wants to rewrite the book on EV trucks.

6. The 2027 Chevy Bolt Configurator Goes Live. It's A Tremendous EV Deal

   The revamped affordable EV starts shipping early next year, and the most expensive option adds $3,255.

7. The 2027 Kia EV5 Heads To Canada With A Tesla Charge Port And A Low Price

   The Tesla Model Y competitor is now one of the most affordable electric crossovers in Canada.

8. How Lucid's Midsize Electric SUV Get A Unique Tariff Advantage

   Lucid’s midsize electric SUV is critical for its future. Ironically, overseas production may help keep costs low.

9. Kia’s Gold Concept Looks Like An Electric Stinger From The Future

   The Vision Meta Turismo is an edgy fastback with a lounge-like interior and a huge greenhouse.

10. The Lexus LFA Is An EV Now

    Lexus is previewing an all-electric follow-up to its V-10 fire-breather. It may even make it to production.

11. Subaru's Electric Outback Has Even More Range Than We Expected

    The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker hits dealerships early next year. Here's how much it'll cost.

12. EV Tires Matter More Than You Think—Hankook iON HT Deep-Dive

    Not all tires are up to the task of EV duty, especially on electric trucks. But here's where Hankook can actually deliver.

13. This Guy's Free-Charging EV Road Trip Didn't Go To Plan

    There aren’t as many free public chargers as there used to be, but they are still out there.

14. The Auto Industry Won't Fall For The Fuel Economy Rug-Pull

    Plus, automakers are digging side hustles right now, and Waymo is headed to Philadelphia.

15. Used Tesla EVs Are A Bargain. Reliability Isn't Their Strong Suit

    New Tesla EVs lead the reliability chart, but it’s a whole different story when it comes to older cars, according to Consumer Reports.