InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Cheap Chinese EVs? Canadians Are More Interested Than You’d Think

   Plus, Germany ranked second-highest in EV production last year, and automakers argue for the safety of robotaxis.

2. This Tiny EV Company Is Promising Solid-State Batteries In 2027

   Karma Automotive has not made a fully electric model yet. Its first one could ditch lithium-ions altogether for a solid-state pack.

3. The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Is Dead

   The Niro PHEV is not getting a 2026 model, and its future in the U.S. is a little blurry right now.

4. The Hyundai Kona Electric Is Not Getting A 2026 Model. Here's Why

   Hyundai’s smallest and most affordable EV is skipping the 2026 model year in the United States.

5. Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It's Part Of A Growing Trend.

   Talk about weird: This Chinese company wants to build its own EV at an American-owned car factory in Europe.

6. BMW's Most Important Electric Car Is One Big Step Closer To Your Driveway

   Production of the electric 3 Series ramps up in the second half of 2026.

7. Is The World's First Solid-State Battery EV Already Delayed? (Updated)

   The company is now signaling that it may blow past its original target. Here's the new delivery timeline.

8. I Drove The 2026 Polestar 4. It May Be America's Weirdest EV

   Polestar built a BMW-fighting faux-SUV with no rear window and a lot of horsepower. Nobody asked for it, but we're glad it's here.

9. Tesla Has A New, Cheaper Model Y. Will It Work?

   Plus: Volvo says EVs will be cheaper than gas cars soon, and Rivian's robotics venture takes shape.

10. A Tesla Model 3 Sat Overnight At -33°F. Charging And Efficiency Took A Huge Hit

    The facelifted Model 3 was left outside in the freezing Canadian winter, and the owner didn’t precondition the interior or the battery.

11. Scout's EV Factory Will Cost At Least $3 Billion

    We already knew it would cost at least $2 billion. But what's another bil' among friends?

12. Kia EV Sales Are In An Absolute Freefall. There's More To It Than You Think

    The January sales numbers are in, and they're not good. Meanwhile, at Hyundai, EV sales are still growing.

13. California's New EV Rebate Is Only For First-Time Electric Car Buyers

    California revealed more details of its $200 million EV incentive program.

14. General Motors' Strategy For Building Cheaper EV Batteries: Go Hyper Local

    The company already uses U.S.-made batteries. But now it's investing in sourcing American lithium and cathode active materials, too.

15. Waymo's World Domination Plans Just Got A $16 Billion Boost

    Plus, SpaceX acquires xAI and California's new EV incentive program proposal is actually really smart.