InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. While You Stop For A 30-Minute Charge, Nio Just Swapped 1 Million EV Batteries In A Week

   Nio's EV battery-swapping isn't just a gimmick. The Chinese EV maker has handled over 100 million swaps to date.

2. Mercedes’ Electric C-Class Will Have Even More Range Than We Thought

   Mercedes says a cheaper electric C-Class with nearly 500 miles of range is coming soon.

3. The Longest-Range EVs You Can Buy In 2026

   A total of 42 electric cars offer at least 300 miles of range. That’s eight more EVs since our last update.

4. Lucid Gravity Robotaxis Get California Permit That Tesla Hasn't Even Applied For

   Two crucial California permits will help Lucid, Nuro, and Uber accelerate their robotaxi ambitions.

5. Plot Twist: Volkswagen Is Now Rivian’s Biggest Shareholder

   For the longest time, Amazon has been Rivian's biggest shareholder. That’s no longer the case.

6. Mercedes-AMG Is Building An EV For People Who Hate EVs

   The company says it is one of the biggest developments in AMG’s history, embodying the brand's ethos in electric form.

7. Tesla Semi Official Battery Specs Are Out, And They’re Impressive

   Tesla never unveiled the Semi’s battery capacities, but an official document let the cat out of the bag.

8. Slate Auto Gets One Step Closer To Building Its Affordable EV Truck

   The company’s factory in Indiana is shaping up as production nears.

9. This New Tech Completely Changes How The Brake Pedal Works

   Brembo’s new fluid-free, brake-by-wire system is a big departure, and it’s already coming in a production car.

10. Kempower’s New EV Fast Charger Can Do What Tesla’s Supercharger Can’t

    Superchargers are everywhere, but they can’t quite match Kempower’s new Mega Flex Satellite in terms of flexibility.

11. Opel Says This EV Is A True Hot Hatch. The Specs Back It Up

    The new Opel Corsa GSE EV has the power and the upgrades to deserve being called a hot hatch.

12. Lexus Revealed Its First-Ever 3-Row Electric SUV. Check Out The TZ

    The Lexus TZ arrives with blocky styling, 300 miles of range, and standard all-wheel drive.

13. Volkswagen Says Its Latest EVs Are 70-80% As Profitable As Gas Cars

    VW's profit margins on EVs willl be slim until its next-generation SSP architecture arrives later this decade, its CFO said.

14. 2026 Toyota RAV4 Review: A Hybrid Masterclass That’s Better Than Ever

    America's best-selling crossover has never been this good.

15. The 2027 BMW iX3 Is Actually Cheaper Than A Comparable Gas BMW

    With up to 434 miles of EPA range, the 2027 BMW iX3 xDrive50 is $5,000 more affordable than the gas-powered X3 M50 xDrive.