InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The Rivian R2 Is Coming Soon. Is Rivian's Service Network Ready?

   Rivian expects a big jump in service demand when the R2 launches, and it doesn't want to be caught without enough capacity.

2. Europe’s January EV Sales Surge Leaves The U.S. In The Rearview Mirror

   The sales of non-hybrid gas and diesel cars are witnessing a stunning collapse in Europe.

3. Uber Wants To Win The Autonomous Vehicle Race. So It's Betting On All Of The Horses

   The company has made deals with some 20 different self-driving startups around the world. But can it catch Waymo?

4. Ford's Making You Pay Extra To Get A Frunk In Your 2026 Mustang Mach-E

   Once free, the Ford Mustang Mach-E's frunk is now a $495 option. Here's why Ford removed it.

5. How Jeddah Is Attracting International Fans And Becoming A Major Motorsport Hub

   From racing on water to racing on asphalt, the city is demonstrating its capacity to host multiple top-tier events in quick succession.

6. I've Spent Almost 2 Years Level 1 Charging My EV. It Sucks

   I work from home. I have plenty of public chargers nearby. I don’t drive that much. And still, I’m at my wit’s end.

7. Volvo Is Recalling 40,000 EX30s Because They Might Catch On Fire

   More than 40,000 Volvo EX30 EVs are being recalled for the potential of a battery fire.

8. Mercedes Will Put A Combustion Engine In Its Baby G-Class: Report

   The model was originally planned as a pure EV, but a new report says hybrid power is on the menu, too.

9. Lamborghini Abandons Its EV Plans

   The Lanzador, the brand's first planned EV, could pivot to a plug-in hybrid powertrain to satisfy both buyers and regulators.

10. Radical New 2027 Lexus IS Could Drop Gas For Good: Report

    One report from Japan says the electric IS is coming in mid-2027 with radical styling and a super slippery body.

11. Polestar's High-Performance EVs Are Coming For BMW And Mercedes

    The manufacturer says its future EVs will be more performance-focused.

12. These Are The Most Reliable EV Charging Networks, According To EV Drivers

    Every network is more reliable than drivers expect. But there's a clear leader.

13. Ford's $30,000 EV Pickup Uses LFP Batteries For An Unexpected Reason

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

14. 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.

15. 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.