InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The 2026 Lexus RZ 550e Tries Something New. It Doesn’t Quite Work

   The RZ 550e takes a lesson out of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s playbook, but misses the mark.

2. This Is The Future Of Hyundai Software—And Yes, It Comes With Buttons

   Hyundai's new "Pleos" operating system just debuted on the Ioniq 3. It's coming to a Hyundai near you soon.

3. This Tiny All-In-One Combo Can Turn EVs Into Hybrids In No Time

   Horse Powertrain’s latest solution packs a four-cylinder engine, a transmission, and two electric motors into a single enclosure.

4. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Is Not What I Expected

   Mercedes brands its new electric sedan as being “the sportiest C-Class to date,” but it’s also really luxurious and packed with tech.

5. Tesla’s Robotaxis Just Went Live In Dallas And Houston. Good Luck Finding One

   Tesla started offering autonomous taxi rides in the two Texas cities, but the service network is tiny. For now, at least.

6. High Gas Prices Are Boosting EV Sales Around The World. Will The U.S. Be Left Out?

   EV sales are going through the roof in Europe and Asia, driven by high gas prices. America's EV market is on shakier ground.

7. Do Or Die: How EV Startups Rivian, Lucid, And Slate Are Navigating Their Most Important Year Yet

   It was always going to be hard for these brands to launch their first high-volume products. Then things got a lot, lot harder.

8. Think Fast-Charging Ruins EV Batteries? Look At This 111,000-Mile Tesla Model Y

   Despite being a former taxi, this pre-facelift Tesla Model Y’s battery is still going strong.

9. One Of The Coolest Retro EVs Gets A New Feature That Makes It Even Cooler

   Just like the original, the new Renault 4 EV can now act as the convertible you didn’t know you needed.

10. The World’s First Solid-State Electric Bike Has Tiny PC Fans For Cooling

    The startup that claims to have developed the first usable solid-state batteries says the Verge TS Pro is the fastest-charging bike.

11. SpaceX Bought Nearly 20% Of Tesla Cybertrucks Sold In Q4

    Tesla sold just over 7,000 Cybertrucks in Q4 last year. Elon Musk's companies bought about 20% of them, Bloomberg reported.

12. High Gas Prices Are Already Helping Hyundai Sell More EVs, CEO Says

    Stubbornly high gas prices due to the war with Iran are moving the needle for some American car buyers, Hyundai's CEO claims.

13. Car Companies Have Way Too Many Batteries. They Have A Solution, But It Isn't Easy

    Automakers built out their battery factories for more EVs than consumers are buying. Now they're turning those extra cells into cash.

14. ‘No Way’: New Nissan GT-R Won’t Be An EV, But A Hybrid Is Inevitable

    Fans love the iconic GT-R for a lot of reasons, including Nissan’s decision to stick to a gas-only solution. That’s about to change.

15. Ford's Skunkworks EV Tech Will Make It Into Hybrids Too

    Gas cars used to be the base for EVs. Now, new EVs are helping automakers make more efficient hybrids.