InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. BYD's New PHEV Hatchback Could Supercharge Its European Takeover

   The Dolphin G DM-i PHEV is BYD's first car designed for Europe and made in Europe.

2. BYD Says It Will Be The World's Largest Automaker In 5 Years. The Pentagon Is Nervous

   As BYD vows to become the largest automaker, it must also defend against allegations that it has ties to the Chinese military.

3. BYD Is Bringing Thousands Of 5-Minute EV Chargers To Europe—And Canada Is Next

   BYD’s Flash Chargers can deliver up to 1,500 kilowatts of power to cars fitted with its latest Blade Battery.

4. The BMW iX3 Just Drove Over 500 Miles In A Demanding Real-World Range Test

   The long-wheelbase version of the iX3 tackled 6,500-foot altitude changes and near-freezing temperatures.

5. A YouTuber Debunked Donut Lab's Solid State Claims. It Reveals Something Huge About Lithium Batteries

   Donut Lab claimed to have made the world's first production-ready solid state battery. An in-depth investigation suggests otherwise.

6. Mercedes’ Smaller-Battery GLC EV Doesn’t Have A Range Problem

   Mercedes added two lower-priced electric GLC variants, and the rear-drive version still claims up to 404 miles of WLTP range.

7. Lucid's Top Engineer Departs The EV Startup As New CEO Takes Over

   Emad Dlala, Lucid's senior vice president of engineering and software, has left the company, TechCrunch reports.

8. ‘This Is The Biggest Fear For Me’: Toyota Chairman Admits He Isn’t Ready For The Electric Future

   Toyota says it's committed to solving the climate crisis. But the guy whose name is on the building doesn't seem to agree.

9. Tesla Apparently Won't Let Cybertruck Buyers Transfer FSD Without Spending Another $20k

   Buyers of Tesla's cheapest Cybertruck trim ordered with the intention of transferring FSD—now they can't.

10. This Tesla Model 3 Went Nearly 400 Miles In A Range Test, 30 More Than Its EPA Rating

    Edmunds’ latest range test shows the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 easily beating its official range and showing remarkable efficiency.

11. Chrysler Recalls America’s Only Plug-In Hybrid Minivan, Tells Owners To Park Outside

    The automaker is advising Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid owners to refrain from charging their cars, as it could lead to a battery fire.

12. BMW Has Already Sold Over 10,000 iX3 EVs

    BMW’s 800-volt crossover was the best-selling EV in its class in Europe in April.

13. General Motors Is Bringing Sodium-Ion Battery Production To America

    After LFP and LMR, the automaker is betting on yet another battery chemistry type.

14. GM Is Making EV Charging A Lot Simpler With Energy Pass, NACS On All 2027 Models

    A single app for the biggest charging networks in the U.S. simplifies things a lot. Plug & Charge takes it one step further.

15. State-Backed Mexican EV Startup Unveils $8,600 EV With 6 Seats

    The Olinia Uno seats six, can take a wheelchair, and is made, designed, and developed entirely in Mexico.