InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Toyota Three-Row SUV: Check Out Its Tesla-Like Interior

   The automaker has teased the interior of its all-new SUV ahead of its debut next week.

2. Tesla's Latest Approach Isn't Working

   Tesla's new cheap variants fail to lift its fortunes in Europe. Plus: Is Ford really teaming up with Xiaomi?

3. Toyota And Daihatsu’s Tiny New EV Vans Solve A Modern Problem The Old-School Way

   Daihatsu’s first mass-produced EV has an LFP battery that can export energy to power tools and even whole houses.

4. 2026 Nissan Leaf 70 MPH Highway Range Test: Can It Beat Its EPA Rating?

   The new Leaf is a huge improvement over its predecessor, and this highway range test proves it.

5. CATL Says Ultra Fast Charging Won’t Kill Its New Battery

   The battery giant says its new 5C batteries will retain 80% capacity after being fast charged for 1.1 million miles.

6. The 2026 Chevy Blazer EV SS Has One Big Problem GM Can’t Ignore

   The 615-horsepower Blazer EV SS is plenty fast, but it's got one huge disadvantage compared to its rivals.

7. EVs Are Quietly Cleaning Up The Air. This New Study Proves It

   California’s EV boom led to cleaner air in its neighborhoods, with satellite data linking this growth to lower NO₂ pollution.

8. Americans Are Warming Up To Robotaxis, But Only When They Show Up In Their Cities

   Robotaxi companies plan to aggressively scale their operations. Here’s how Americans feel about that.

9. Slate 'Aspires' To Launch More Vehicles After Its Two-Door Pickup Truck, CEO Says

   Slate's bare-bones pickup hits streets in 2026. Its CEO tells InsideEVs that more models may be on the way.

10. Consumers Truly Have No Clue Who Makes Good EVs: Report

    Am I reading this chart upside down? Or are you?

11. 2026 Rivian R2: Everything We Know

    Rivian is preparing to launch its first mass-market product: A compact EV crossover with a great design and a more affordable price tag.

12. Scout Didn't Expect This: Nearly All Of Its 'Electric' Truck Buyers Want A Gas Engine

    Scout Motors now has over 150,000 reservations. Nearly all want the range-extending gas engine.

13. Volvo's CEO Thinks The U.S. Market Is 'Perfect' For EVs. He Has A Point

    One key reason why it’s going to be a lot easier to electrify the U.S. compared to Europe.

14. The Tesla Model S Is Dead. Here's Why It Mattered

    On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: We eulogize Tesla's O.G. electric sedan. Plus, more on Slate Auto and Scout Motors' latest plans.

15. Cheap Chinese EVs Are Hitting Canada. For The U.S., 'A Matter Of When'

    Plus, a Waymo struck a child in Santa Monica and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will soon be a robotaxi.