InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The Surprising Reason Ford Went With LFP Batteries For Its $30,000 EV Truck 

   Ford's skunkworks head Alan Clarke joined the InsideEVs podcast to discuss how the company is reinventing its EVs.

2. Tesla Made The Cybertruck Way Cheaper. Then Elon Musk Said It Was Already Going Away

   Musk confirmed that the $60,000 Cybertruck will only be around for 10 days. What happens after that? It depends on demand, he says.

3. Exclusive: Nissan's Most Affordable EV Just Got Delayed Indefinitely

   Nissan was supposed to launch an even cheaper version of its affordable Leaf EV for the 2026 model year. That isn't happening.

4. Used EV Batteries Last Way Longer Than You Probably Think

   The issue isn’t that EV batteries automatically “go bad” with age, but that it's hard to spot the outliers.

5. Donut Lab Remains Defiant About Its Solid-State Battery, Saying Proof Is Coming Soon

   The company claims to have the world's first production solid-state EV battery. Doubt persists, but an independent test is coming soon.

6. Tesla Just Made The Cybertruck A Lot More Compelling

   A new all-wheel drive base model cuts the entry price by $20,000 and the Cyberbeast is $15,000 cheaper.

7. Final Slate Truck Pricing Is Coming In Late June

   Everybody's wondering exactly how much this bare-bones truck will cost.

8. Used Teslas Actually Got More Expensive After The Tax Credit Ended

   Used Teslas are in high demand after the end of the tax credit. Other used EVs? Not so much.

9. EV Battery Recycling Is Getting Ready To Take Off

   McKinsey says EV battery recycling will be a $70 billion annual business by the end of the next decade. Here's why.

10. Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road

    Plus, there’s a dedicated Apple Watch app that allows Gen 1 owners to leave their car key and smartphone at home.

11. Polestar’s New EV Wagon Is ‘Absolutely’ Coming To The U.S.

    Built in South Korea, the new Polestar 4 version will have a back window and more cargo space.

12. Uber’s $100 Million Charging Bet Is More Than Just About EVs

    The ride-hailing giant’s autonomous vehicles are mostly electric, and they will all require fast, reliable charging stations.

13. Now We Know Why Tesla Killed Autopilot

    California DMV says that Tesla "successfully took the required action" to retain its dealer license by no longer marketing Autopilot.

14. EV Owner Satisfaction Continues To Grow, With Tesla Leading The Way

    JD Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study shows that owners are really satisfied with their electric cars.

15. The Lexus RZ's Virtual Shifting Is Fascinating—But It Doesn't Deliver

    For 2026, the updated Lexus RZ 550e F Sport takes a page from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N playbook. But it doesn't pack the same thrills.