InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Never Forget: When The Power Went Out, The Ford F-150 Lightning Saved The Day

   The Lightning was far from perfect as an electric truck. But it proved its worth in emergencies on countless occasions.

2. This One Chart Shows What Happened To EVs In America In 2025

   In the U.S., electric car sales seem poised to decline in 2025 after years of upward growth. Here's what happened.

3. I Love EVs. But I'm Happy The Bad Ones Are Getting Canceled

   If we want to win over skeptics, we're not going to do it with overpriced, uncompetitive EVs. Cancel them.

4. I Drove Tesla's Budget Model Y Standard. It's Not Worth It.

   Unless you’re burning up to buy a Tesla, just skip this one.

5. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Won't Get A 2026 Model

   The retro electric van had been in the works for years. Now it's taking a break after one model year.

6. The F-150 Lightning Is Dead. These EVs Got Canceled Or Delayed In 2025

   The list of paused, canceled or delayed EVs keeps growing as car companies adjust to this year's policy whiplash.

7. Why BYD's 5-Minute Fast-Charging Is Our Technology Of The Year

   A warning to any automakers slowing down in the EV race: Chinese giant BYD is making the impossible possible.

8. The 2026 Kia EV4 Simplifies The Formula

   The Kia EV4 is a rare thing these days: an electric hatchback. But it doesn’t enjoy being driven hard.

9. The Best EVs We Drove In 2025: How We Picked The Winners

   On this week's podcast: We recap the 2026 Breakthrough Awards and chat about our favorite cars of the year.

10. Tesla's Former Autopilot Chief Could Be General Motors' Next CEO

    Also in today's Critical Materials: A solid-state startup plans to go public, and a look back at 2025's EV sales slump.

11. Rivian R1T Owners Can Now Get A Solar Tonneau Cover For Off-Grid Camping

    It’s made in America, and it can be fitted to trucks with or without a factory power retractable tonneau cover.

12. The 2027 Dodge Charger EV Gets A Tesla NACS Charging Port

    Order books are now open for both the two-door coupe and the four-door sedan.

13. Ford's China-Only Bronco EREV Seems Like A Really Promising Start

    The electrified Bronco is finally in the hands of Chinese media, and the initial impressions are generally good.

14. The Latest Rivians Just Got 'Universal Hands-Free' And A Bunch Of Other Updates

    Get ready for hands-off driving, new display animations, the Rivian Digital Key and more. But not everyone is getting the best new feature.

15. Tesla Just Got One Step Closer To Putting Starlink In Your Car. Here's Why That Rocks

    The future of EVs is obvious: Power, connectivity and comfort, everywhere. Starlink will help us get there.