InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The First Production All-Solid-State Battery Is Here, And It Promises 5-Minute Charging

   Donut Lab claims it can build gigawatt-hours worth of solid-state batteries today without using any rare materials.

2. Not Just Buttons: Volkswagen's Latest EV Goes Retro With A 'Tape Deck'

   Rejoice, aging millennials and Gen Z cassette enthusiasts: the new Volkswagen ID. Polo packs lots of salutes to 20th-century tech.

3. Rivian Stumbled After the EV Tax Credit Died. Now the R2 Faces A Huge Test

   Rivian set a delivery record in 2024, but it wasn't so lucky in 2025. The more affordable R2 could be the lifeline it needs.

4. Toyota's Most Promising Affordable EV Arrives This Year

   The 2026 Toyota C-HR could be one of the most promising EVs to debut this year.

5. Hyundai Actually Had An Up-Year With EVs In 2025. Can It Hold The Line Now?

   Meanwhile, corporate cousin Kia wasn't so lucky—but it still had its best-ever year of new car sales in the U.S.

6. Norway Bought Almost No Gas Cars Last Year

   Even with Chinese carmakers increasing their market share and presence, Tesla has remained the bestseller.

7. Volkswagen Declares That Buttons Are Back For Electric Cars

   Goodbye, annoying window controls. Hello, proper physical controls everywhere.

8. This Could Be Hyundai's Most Important EV Yet

   In 2026, Hyundai will debut its most important electric vehicle to date—and not for the reasons you might think.

9. 'It Has Been A Limiting Factor For Us': Chevy Silverado EV Owner Review After 14,000 Miles Towing

   It's the best electric truck for the job, but that doesn't make it a drop-in replacement for a heavy duty hauler. Here's why.

10. Tesla Sales Fall For A Second Straight Year

    The automaker’s 2025 sales looked grim amid growing competition and the end of the federal tax credits. 

11. Tesla Dominated EVs For Years. BYD Just Left It In The Dust

    As Tesla contends with an aging lineup and the controversial politics of its CEO, Chinese juggernaut BYD isn't slowing down.

12. The Tesla Model Y Proves That Tesla Needs To Get Back To Making Cars

    Tesla isn't interested in making cars anymore. If you're a fan of great technology and design, that sucks.

13. Why These Ford Mustang Mach-E And Tesla Batteries Should Be Charged To 100%

    Let's talk about LFP battery health.

14. The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Has Serious Range Left Even With An 'Empty' Battery

    A modern Tesla won’t leave you stranded even when the battery runs out. Here’s how far it can go when that happens.

15. 2026 Is Going To Be An Amazing Year For Used EVs. Here Are The Deals I'm Watching

    The good EVs are finally getting cheap. Here are the models you can get wild discounts on.