InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Rivian Is Discontinuing Its Entry 'Dual Standard' R1S And R1T

   Rivian says changes to its lineup are coming later this year.

2. Gas Prices Are Up, And So Are Searches For EVs: Edmunds

   The Iran conflict is driving up gas prices. Edmunds says that shoppers are looking to electrified models for relief.

3. This Huawei-Backed EV Copies The Porsche Taycan. But Not Its Price

   Just like the Porsche Taycan, the upcoming SAIC Z7 EV will come in both sedan and wagon body styles.

4. The Ford Explorer EV Gets An LFP Battery And Bidirectional Charging

   The cheapest Explorer EV now has a longer driving range, courtesy of a larger battery pack.

5. The Kia Niro EV Is Dead

   The lovable crossover recently got a midlife refresh, but the all-electric version has been discontinued.

6. Can This Luxurious Mercedes Electric Van Take On The American SUV?

   The new VLE might be the most luxurious people carrier ever made and it’s a great EV too.

7. Toyota’s New EVs Already Come With Huge Discounts

   The special offers make the Toyota bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland some of the most attractive electric cars on the market.

8. Donut Lab's Latest Solid-State Battery Test Proves It Isn't A Supercapacitor

   The startup's third test evaluates whether its solid-state battery is actually a supercapacitor. Here's what the results say.

9. Renault Bets On Next-Gen EVs And EREVs For Its Future

   The French automaker is already doing great in the European EV market. But it wants more.

10. 2027 Chevy Bolt EV Charging Test Proves GM Understood The Assignment

    The new Bolt EV delivers a huge charging boost compared to its predecessor, and shows that small EVs can go the distance.

11. The New Porsche Cayenne S Electric Undercuts The Top-Spec Turbo By $36,000

    The latest addition to the battery-powered Cayenne’s lineup slots perfectly between the base-spec model and the Turbo.

12. Tesla Opened Its First Semi Truck Megacharger That's Not At A Tesla Factory

    Tesla's new Megacharger is near Los Angeles and is open to Semi customers.

13. Slate Names New CEO Months Before Launching Its Cheap EV Truck

    Slate's new top executive, Peter Faricy, will be tasked with bringing its mid-$20,000s pickup truck to market.

14. The 2027 Chevy Bolt Is A Great Affordable EV. But It's Already Doomed

    This is the affordable EV Americans need. Sadly, they don’t seem to want it.

15. 2026 Rivian R2: Everything We Know

    Rivian is preparing to launch its first mass-market product: A compact EV crossover with a great design and a more affordable price tag.