InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. 'I Want To Own It': What Engineering Explained's Jason Fenske Thought Of The Rivian R2

   On today's Plugged-In Podcast, we talk Rivian R2 driving impressions with Jason Fenske, of the YouTube channel Engineering Explained.

2. The Electric BMW M3 Is Coming. Here's What It Might Look Like

   It looks like a close-to-production preview of the production BMW i3 M, but the specs are still under wraps.

3. The Rivian R2 Is Now Shipping With A Rare Accessory The Competition Forgot Existed

   The R2 is billed as a relatively affordable adventure-ready EV. For an extra $755, owners can get some peace of mind.

4. Edmunds Has Owned A Volvo EX30 For A Year: ‘It’s Been Rough’

   After one year and roughly 8,000 miles, Edmunds’ staff concludes that the EX30 has been “a very frustrating car to live with.”

5. I Drove The 2027 Chevy Bolt. I Loved All The Storage Space But Its Cheap-Feeling Interior Was Underwhelming

   The 2027 Chevy Bolt has punchy acceleration, a great infotainment system, and a surprisingly spacious interior.

6. This Dodge Charger EV Prototype Packs An Experimental Semi-Solid-State Battery

   Dodge parent Stellantis is exploring the viability of semi-solid-state batteries with real-world testing. The test mule: A Charger EV.

7. China Loves This Cheap Battery Tech. Here's Why General Motors Might Not Stick With It

   LFP is the industry’s go-to cheap EV battery tech, but GM says another chemistry could offer similar cost benefits with fewer drawbacks.

8. BYD's New Hybrid Hatchback Could Supercharge Its European Takeover

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. ‘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.