InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Modern EVs Barely Lose Any Range, Even After Five Years: Report

   Automakers are using a clever software trick to keep driving range consistent over a period of time.

2. China's BMW iX3 And i3 Aren't Just Longer. They're Better

   The long-wheelbase BMW Neue Klasse EVs in China get extra space and additional features.

3. ChargePoint Just Unveiled The Fastest Standalone DC Charger For EVs

   Co-developed by Eaton, the Express Solo can charge two EVs at blistering speeds without needing a separate power cabinet.

4. The U.S. Added Over 3,000 EV Fast Charging Plugs In Q1

   America’s EV charging infrastructure is getting more reliable and faster, with networks preferring high-powered stalls for new builds.

5. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gets Bidirectional Charging And Real Buttons

   Volkswagen is adding several new features to its electric minibus. However, America won’t be getting any of them.

6. Volvo’s EX60 Defies Expectations With 40,000 Units Scheduled For Production

   The EX60 is now officially in production, but its success has prompted Volvo to do something it has never done before.

7. Europe’s EV Sales Surge Is Leaving The U.S. In The Dust

   EVs are now keeping Europe’s car industry in the green, charging forward with double-digit increases in the first quarter.

8. Rivian Has Started R2 Production. Customer Deliveries Are 'On Track' For This Spring

   Rivian prepares for its Tesla moment as the R2 production officially kicks off. Deliveries are "on track" for later this spring.

9. Tesla Says It Will Need To Build Micro Factories To Retrofit Old Cars For FSD

   Millions of Teslas sold between 2019 and 2023 will not be able to achieve unsupervised Full Self-Driving without the hardware upgrade.

10. 'For Parents': How Chinese Buyers See American And European Cars

    Sorry, pops, your favorite brand just isn't hip with the kids anymore.

11. The BMW iX3 Is One Of The Best EVs Ever, But It’s Not Perfect. Here Are Three Things I Didn't Like

    The iX3 gets the big stuff spectacularly right, from the way it drives to how it uses energy, though some compromises remain.

12. Hyundai Is Upping Its EV Warranty Over A Common Failure. But Many Owners Are Still Upset

    Hyundai is upping the warranty of its ICCU to a whopping 15 years, or 180,000 miles. Some owners say that's not enough.

13. 2027 BMW i7 Gets 350 Miles Of Range And Quicker Charging Thanks To New Batteries

    All new BMW 7 Series trims are now software-defined, with faster computers and zonal architecture.

14. Smart’s Tiny Two-Door EV Is Back

    It’s now called the Smart #2, and it promises a lot more range than the previous-generation Fortwo EV.

15. The Humble Hauler Is A Cab-Less Autonomous Truck With 200 Miles Of Range

    Humble Robotics built its first prototype in just under six months, and it’s now eyeing the $900 billion truck-based freight industry.