InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The BMW iX3 Just Aced Euro NCAP’s Newer, Stricter Safety Tests

   BMW’s new electric crossover was one of the first cars to be tested under Euro NCAP’s revised assessment standard.

2. Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup Isn’t Actually Mid-Size, The Automaker Confirms

   Ever since Ford announced its affordable electric pickup, it has referred to it as a mid-size model. Not anymore.

3. You Think Your Electric Lawnmower is Eco Friendly? Volkswagen Just Replaced Its Lawnmowers With Sheep

   Volkswagen replaced the mechanical lawnmowers at its factory in Poland with a flock of 100 sheep.

4. BYD's PHEV Pickup Just Landed In The U.K. But Americans Still Can't Have It

   The Shark pickup was already on sale in China, Mexico, South America, and Australia, leaving the U.S. as the odd one out.

5. This New CATL Battery For Delivery Vans Can Recharge In 7 Minutes

   It also has a low-temperature sodium-ion version that barely loses range even in -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

6. The EU Wants To Use Satellites To Automatically Prevent Your Car From Speeding: Report

   If the satellite-based detection system realizes your car is speeding, regulators want it to automatically reduce your car's power output.

7. The Cadillac Optiq Is Getting A China-Developed EV Platform: Report

   It’s unclear if this version will head to the U.S., but it shows how global car companies are leaning on Chinese tech.

8. The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In July 2026

   The electric-vehicle tax credit is gone, but manufacturers are stepping up to offer incredible deals. Here's what you need to know.

9. Ford Recalls 43,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs Over Diffs That May Go ‘Bang’

   The root cause hasn’t been determined yet.

10. You Can Get A Lucid Gravity SUV For $10,000 Off Plus 0% Interest

    Other stackable incentives are also available, but you’ll have to stick to older inventory vehicles.

11. Voltpost’s Lamppost EV Chargers Are Coming To A Parking Spot Near You

    The startup partnered with InCharge Energy to boost the deployment of curbside Level 2 chargers.

12. Another Chinese EV Player Just Landed In North America

    Leapmotor launched its B10 crossover in Mexico, just as the U.S. is cracking down harder than ever on Chinese cars.

13. Why BMW Isn't Giving Up On Hydrogen Cars

    Despite years of false starts for hydrogen-powered cars, BMW sees potential in the new fuel-cell X5 SUV.

14. This Flaw Keeps Sabotaging Solid-State Batteries. Scientists Found A Solution

    Tiny metal spikes can short-circuit a solid-state battery. Researchers at MIT found a way to avoid them.

15. Fiat's $13,995 EV For America Is Cute, But Barely A Car

    With a top speed of 19 mph and range of 46 miles, the Fiat Topolino isn't even street legal without an optional pack to raise its top speed.