InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. I Spent A Week With The Cadillac Vistiq. Here’s Why I Didn’t Want To Give It Back

   Most EVs from legacy automakers feel like gas cars hastily stuffed with batteries. Not Cadillac's Vistiq, though.

2. The Rivian R2 Squeezed Out Six Extra Miles Of Range With This Innovative Design

   The R2's wiper is secretly tucked into the tailgate, and engineers did it for a smart reason you might not have considered.

3. Rivian R2 And Toyota Highlander: Could These SUVs Become the EV Hits America Needs?

   Toyota and Rivian, two very different companies, just launched crucial new EVs at a daunting time. Will they succeed?

4. China’s Next Safety Target May Be Yoke Steering Wheels

   A new safety standard draft requires rim impact test points yokes don’t have.

5. Waymo’s Wild-Looking Chinese Van Is Ready For Prime Time

   The Zeekr-made Ojai minivan fitted with Waymo’s sixth-generation Driver suite will start offering trips to employees soon.

6. Canada Just Unveiled Its Boldest EVs Yet

   The Vector and Borealis are Canada’s way of saying: “We have EVs at home.”

7. Rivian R2 Production Starts With 20,000 To 25,000 Deliveries In 2026

   Rivian plans to start R2 production in the second quarter, then ramp up toward the end of the year, its CFO said Thursday.

8. The 2027 Toyota Highlander Gets An EV Feature Most Teslas Don't Have

   Toyota is getting far more serious about EVs, and the Highlander's bidirectional charging proves it.

9. Are Western Automakers Still Cooked In The Era Of AI?

   Chinese automakers have a commanding lead with electric vehicles and battery technology. AI could soon be the next big arms race.

10. GM’s Next-Generation EVs Are A Big Reset. Here’s What We Know

    Here’s a breakdown of the next-gen vehicle architecture plans from GM, starting with the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ.

11. Stranded In -35°F: Here’s How Long A Tesla Model 3 Can Keep You Warm

    A 2024 Tesla Model 3 was left outside in one of the world’s coldest places. It still kept the interior temperature comfortable.

12. Aurora’s Driverless Trucks Can Now Run Longer Than Humans Drivers Are Legally Allowed

    The startup’s latest update will enable its driverless trucks to cover 1,000 miles without stopping for mandatory rest breaks.

13. BYD's Plan To Make The Atto 3 More Popular: Double The Horsepower And Better Charging

    The BYD Atto 3 Evo shifts to rear-wheel drive, gains a frunk and charges way faster for 2026.

14. Volvo Can Finally Build A Proper Electric Wagon. Here’s Why

    SUVs are big sellers these days, but a proper battery-powered Volvo longroof could be a hit, too.

15. We Finally Know How Fast The Tesla Semi Will Charge: Very, Very Fast

    The trucks can add enough energy to charge six Standard Range Model 3s in 30 minutes. That's what 1.2 Megawatts of power can do.