InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. 2025 Was Big For Hybrids And PHEVs. 2026 Will Be Even Bigger

   EV sales are growing worldwide—just unevenly. Now, more and more buyers are turning to hybrid power, and carmakers are responding.

2. The Skoda Vision O Is A Cool Electric Wagon Concept That You Can Drive

   It previews the production Skoda Octavia EV, which will bring stylish electric wagons to the European masses.

3. GM Pulled The Plug On Apple CarPlay. This Mod Brings It Back

   There’s some tinkering involved, but for Apple CarPlay power users, it’s the only way to get the feature in GM’s new EVs.

4. Why 2026 Will Be The Best Year Yet To Buy A Used EV

   The tax credit may be gone. But with a flood of off-lease electric vehicles coming to market, you'll soon have a better selection than ever.

5. The Slate Truck Has Roll-Down Windows. But This Guy Has A Brilliant Solution

   This guy found a way to give Slate owners a hand. Literally.

6. This One Change Made The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Way Better

   Ford finally fixed one of its most annoying “features.”

7. Here's How Much Rivian's Tesla FSD-Fighting Feature Will Cost And What You Get

   Rivian's "Universal Hands Free" feature kicks off an "Autonomy+" subscription. Here's how it compares to Tesla, GM and Ford.

8. Europe's Gas Car Ban Is About To Die

   The continent planned for an aggressive transition to EVs. Customer sentiment and manufacturing lobbying tanked the idea.

9. The 2025 Renault 4 E-Tech Is The Retro-Charmer City Car You Didn't Know You Wanted

   Renault's parade of retro-inspired but high-tech EVs continues with the reborn Renault 4. And this icon is a welcome addition to this century.

10. Rivian’s New Autonomy Tech Arrives: Is This the Breakthrough It Needs?

    On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we recap Rivian's Autonomy and AI Day event, and interview its AI chief, James Philbin.

11. Budget Tesla Model Y And Model 3 Land With A Thud

    Plus, Ford and SK On have parted ways and U.S. automakers sound renewed fears of Chinese automakers and software.

12. EU Planning New Affordable EV Class to Counter China

    This new class of vehicle, called “E car,” will have lower technical requirements to reduce costs.

13. Ionna Is About To Reach A Big Milestone Faster Than Any Other Charging Network

    Not even Tesla was able to do what Ionna will achieve after its first year of operation.

14. EV Collision Repairs Are Getting Cheaper

    Despite the huge sales rush spurred by the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit, EVs were cheaper to repair in Q3.

15. This Video Shows Exactly Why Lidar Is Necessary For Self-Driving Cars

    Cameras can help a car "see" the world just fine. So can radar. But when conditions get bad, this is why you want lidar's help.