InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Older Rivian R1T And R1S EVs Are Getting Digital Key Support–Sort Of

   The latest Rivian EVs have proper digital key support, and now the company has found a workaround for Gen 1 models.

2. 'I'm Not So Upset': Why Volvo's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Tariffs

   Europe charged duties on American cars for decades. So Håkan Samuelsson isn't too surprised to find the roles reversed.

3. People Were Already Mad About The Ferrari EV. Then We Saw The Interior

   It looks like it was plucked straight out of the 1960s, then redesigned by Apple. That's not a coincidence.

4. Nio's EV Drivers Really Love This One Signature Feature

   Chinese automaker Nio just performed its 100 millionth EV battery swap.

5. The Toyota Highlander Just Went Electric

   Toyota confirmed the Highlander name for its upcoming three-row electric SUV.

6. America Built 1 Million EVs Last Year. This One European Country Blew Past It

   Germany is now the world's second-largest producer of electric vehicles, behind China.

7. Lucid's $50,000 EV Is Coming. It Doesn't Plan To Go Much Cheaper Than That

   Lucid wants to become a big player, and its mid-size platform will help it do that. Just don’t expect budget models.

8. 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Review: Does A Plug Make America's Best-Selling SUV Better?

   The newest RAV4 is hybrid-only. We found out if the plug-in version, with about 50 miles of all-electric range, is worth it.

9. The Tesla Model 3 Can Far Exceed Its Rated Range. But There’s A Catch

   This long-range rear-wheel-drive Model 3 drove over 565 miles. But it wasn't a fast drive.

10. A California Company Just Kicked Off Solid-State Battery Pilot Production. Now Comes The Hard Part

    California-based solid-state battery company QuantumScape aims to hit the market by the end of the decade. Can it change the game?

11. Volkswagen Took Many Risks With The ID.4. Here's Where It Needs To Go Next

    As Volkswagen prepares its next-generation models, lessons from the ID.4 will prove crucial for their success.

12. Tesla's Door Handles Went Global. Now China Is Cracking Down

    We're talking door handles on this week's podcast. Plus: Is Ford about to team up with a Chinese automaker?

13. Every Extended-Range EV Coming To America Soon

    Extended-range EVs promise all the benefits of electric cars without the range anxiety. These are all the upcoming models.

14. How These Electrified Mini-Trucks Are Transforming Cities

    Part e-bike and part van, this new class of pedal-powered vehicles is overhauling last-mile delivery—and the fabric of urban life.

15. Europe Won't Ban Gas Cars By 2035 After All. Now Mercedes Is Worried

    Until recently, European manufacturers were preparing for the 2035 ban on combustion engines and now must adapt to eased regulations.