InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Polestar’s New EV Wagon Is ‘Absolutely’ Coming To The U.S.

   Built in South Korea, the new Polestar 4 version will have a back window and more cargo space.

2. Uber’s $100 Million Charging Bet Is More Than Just About EVs

   The ride-hailing giant’s autonomous vehicles are mostly electric, and they will all require fast, reliable charging stations.

3. Now We Know Why Tesla Killed Autopilot

   California DMV says that Tesla "successfully took the required action" to retain its dealer license by no longer marketing Autopilot.

4. EV Owner Satisfaction Continues To Grow, With Tesla Leading The Way

   JD Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study shows that owners are really satisfied with their electric cars.

5. The Lexus RZ's Virtual Shifting Is Fascinating—But It Doesn't Deliver

   For 2026, the updated Lexus RZ 550e F Sport takes a page from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N playbook. But it doesn't pack the same thrills.

6. The Battery In This 2019 Model 3 Looks Heavily Degraded. But It's Not That Simple

   A scan suggests big battery loss at 113,000 miles—but that may not be the real figure.

7. Polestar's Next Big Move: More Physical Buttons, More Actual Colors

   Polestar's upcoming models will have a little more personality and a little less Scandinavian minimalism.

8. Polestar’s Surprise Move: An Electric Wagon For The Masses

   The Polestar 4 is getting a new body style that combines the interior space of a wagon and the versatility of an SUV.

9. A New Polestar 2 Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought

   Polestar’s first model is getting a second generation, and the company is kicking things into high gear to make it happen.

10. Tesla Begins Cybercab Production. Now Comes The Hard Part

    The company has begun the production of its first purpose-built autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab.

11. Ford's $30,000 Electric Truck Platform: We Have A Lot More Details

    Ford's goal is to make an electric truck you can actually afford. Here are some of the tricks they're using to pull that off.

12. I Drove The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland. This EV Is Big, But Missing Some Key Features

    The bZ Woodland is powerful, quick and spacious. But it lacks basic features that should be table-stakes for an electric vehicle in 2026.

13. Canadians Are Warming Up To Affordable Chinese EV Imports

    A new poll suggests buyers are warming to China-built EVs as Ottawa courts Chinese investment and Canadian production.

14. Mercedes Recalls The EQB EV For The Third Time To Try And Stop Battery Fires

    Mercedes-Benz tried to fix the issue with software updates, but that didn’t work.

15. Volvo’s Big Software Update For Older Cars Is Finally Rolling Out

    The Swedish automaker said over 2.5 million cars made after 2020 will benefit from the new user interface.