InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The Tesla Model Y Is Still Hard To Beat. But Is It Really 2025's Best EV?

   The Model Y is the best-selling EV on the planet for a reason. But is it a breakthrough?

2. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq Is An Incredible Luxury EV Value

   The Optiq is a lovable compact EV with plenty of luxury, value and comfort. But is it the best EV this year had to offer?

3. 2026 Breakthrough Awards: We've Tested Hundreds Of EVs. These Are The Best

   We tested dozens of EVs to find out which ones are true breakthroughs, and which are also-rans. These are our Editor's Choice picks.

4. Ford’s EV Reset Leaves A Multibillion-Dollar Hole In The Battery Industry

   Plus, 16 states sue the Trump administration for freezing EV charging funds and Scout Motors gets license to sell directly to customers.

5. Jaguar's Controversial Type 00 Drives Way Better Than You Think

   Three motors, over 1,000 horsepower, and it's “the best riding car ever," according to one tester. Is Jaguar onto something after all?

6. The Ford E-Transit Van Is On Its Last Legs

   The electric van’s replacement will still have a battery, but not one that will power it over significant distances.

7. The EU Has Officially Dropped The 2035 Gas Car Ban

   Hybrids and plug-in hybrids will continue to be offered past 2035, but there’s a big box that needs to be ticked for that to happen.

8. The Smart Car Is Coming Back—This Time Fully Electric

   After unveiling multiple much larger models, Smart reveals it’s testing an electric successor to the ForTwo.

9. Tesla Ordered To Rename Autopilot Or Face Sales Suspension In California

   Regulators want to give Tesla one last chance to do right by renaming Autopilot—or face an outright sales suspension in the state.

10. Why Jaguar Can't Go Back From Its Most Shocking Design Ever

    Jaguar rolled the dice in a big way: cancel the existing cars and pivot to EVs. Going back to gas, as others are doing, isn't an option.

11. Volkswagen Is Testing This Robotaxi With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals

    The manufacturer says it’s using this driverless taxi prototype to gauge passenger reactions.

12. Why Ford's 'Skunkworks' $30,000 Electric Truck Has To Save The Day Now

    The carmaker’s skunkworks EV division has little to do with Ford as we know it—and that may help reverse the entire company's fortunes.

13. Ford's EV Retreat Comes With A $19.5 Billion Price Tag

    Plus, China ratchets down new car pricing and Hyundai's leadership reshuffle brings an ex-Porsche engineer to the forefront.

14. The 2026 Mercedes CLA-Class Is A Turning Point For EVs. Here's Five Things To Know

    With around 400 miles of range, outstanding fast-charging and a compelling price tag, the CLA breaks new ground for EVs in America.

15. All The EVs That Have Been Canceled Or Delayed In The U.S. This Year

    Tariffs, the end of the tax credit and the ever-changing nature of the business forced some automakers to rethink their EV strategies.