InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. EVs Slashed Global Fuel Consumption Massively In 2025

   As EV sales grow, the future of gas and diesel isn’t looking all that great.

2. The BMW iX3 Just Beat Every Competitor In This 620-Mile Road Trip Challenge

   With just two charging stops needed, the iX3 finished the real-world test at the top of the pack.

3. Everything You Need To Know About Used EV Battery Health In 2026

   Is a used EV worth it in 2026? EV battery degradation isn't nearly as big a problem as you might think.

4. The Rivian R2 Costs Half As Much To Build As The R1S. Here's How Rivian Did It.

   From shorter wires to fewer parts, Rivian found lots of clever ways to make its most important vehicle yet a lot cheaper to build.

5. Rivian Boosts Initial Georgia Plant Capacity To 300,000 Units

   The EV startup said production at its new factory is still on track to begin in 2028.

6. China’s Rolls-Royce Rival May Have Found A Shortcut Into Europe

   Hongqi, once known as Chairman Mao’s preferred car brand, may use a Stellantis plant in Spain to speed up its European EV push.

7. Tesla FSD Has A Real Rival. But It Drives Very Differently

   This first real-world test with Western journalists reveals where VLA 2.0 shines, and where FSD still pulls ahead.

8. Hyundai’s New ‘Pleos’ Infotainment System Gets All The Right Features

   Pleos Connect debuts next month with a pair of screens, plenty of physical buttons, and an AI companion.

9. The Tesla Semi Is Finally Going Into Mass Production

   Unveiled in 2017, the Class 8 electric big rig took its sweet time to get to this point.

10. This EV Charging Robot Actually Makes A Ton Of Sense For Charging Robotaxis

    Watch this company's clever solution to one of the most human-operated robotaxi functions.

11. Inside Ford's $1 Billion Bet On Detroit’s Future: Newlab at Michigan Central

    Ford spent a hefty sum turning an abandoned train station into a tech hub. We took a tour to see what the turnaround is all about.

12. Autonomous Driving Tech Is Power-Hungry. Can Modern EVs Really Handle It?

    The math works out for fleets, for now. But if you want personal autonomy, expect to burn up a lot of battery.

13. This Chinese EV Coupe Wouldn't Look Out Of Place In Monaco

    Lynk & Co’s GT concept is gorgeous, very fast on paper, and possibly going into production.

14. Volkswagen ID. Polo: This Is It

    The production version of the all-electric ID. Polo promises over 280 miles of range and a low starting price.

15. BMW’s iX3 Gets A Range Boost Ahead Of Its U.S. Debut (Updated)

    The all-new iX3’s estimated range has increased by 34 miles, boosting an already impressive number.