InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. China’s Lightweight SC01 Electric Roadster Is Heading To Europe

   While the Tesla Roadster is still missing in action, European production of this little-known EV is set to begin in Italy.

2. Mazda Reportedly Puts Its New EV On The Backburner To Focus On Hybrids

   The automaker’s first EV based on its new in-house bespoke platform has been delayed to 2029 at the earliest, Japanese media reported.

3. The U.S. Military's Abrams Tank Is Going Hybrid

   The first M1E3 Abrams tank prototype was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, promising a 50% bump in efficiency.

4. 'Absolutely Rolled': U.S. Officials Blast Canada's Cheap Chinese EV Deal

   China Inc.'s biggest move into North America yet has industry officials and politicians on edge. But affordability concerns take center stage.

5. 2027 Ram 1500 REV: A First Look At The Production-Ready Extended Range Truck

   The range-extended version of the full-size Ram pickup truck is now slated to go into production in the second half of the year.

6. Canada’s Tariff Cut Just Made This High-Tech Chinese EV 50% Cheaper

   A high-end electric performance SUV that's made in China is about to get dramatically cheaper for Canadians.

7. Here's How You Jump Start A Completely Dead Rivian

   This video shows you everything you need to know.

8. The Tesla Cybertruck Had The Biggest Sales Crash Of Any EV In 2025

   The Cybertruck was America's best-selling electric pickup in 2024. Then sales were cut in half.

9. ‘Insanely Efficient’: The Cheapest Tesla Model Y Tackles The 70 MPH Range Test

   The Model Y is still one of the most energy efficient crossovers on sale.

10. Cheap Chinese EVs Are Coming To Canada. Not Everyone Is Happy About It

    As Canada lifts 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, some politicians and labor groups aren't thrilled about where this could lead.

11. Tesla’s Success In Japan Offers A Clear Lesson For Struggling EV Makers

    The automaker’s record year of EV sales in Japan came on the back of a simple but massively effective retail sales strategy.

12. If Geely Expands In America, Here's What It Should Bring

    China's second-largest carmaker could bring new brands to the U.S. in the next few years. These cars would do well in America.

13. Can BMW's Quad-Motor M Sport Sedan Win Over The Biggest EV Skeptics?

    On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast: We recap CES, preview a gnarly performance EV from BMW, and game out the year in electric sales.

14. 'Dark' Car Factories Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

    Plus, Colorado wants to lead on battery recycling, and underwater car loans are a growing problem.

15. Canada Just Opened The Door To Cheap Chinese EVs

    Breaking with the U.S., Canada will slash 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars, opening the doors to imports that cost less than $25,000.