InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. This Sub-$20,000 Volkswagen ID.4 Proves Used EVs Are The Ultimate Bargain

   “It has been an incredible vehicle for the money,” the new owner said after putting 10,000 miles in five months. But there was one problem.

2. Tesla Wants To Build A Model 3 Plaid. That Doesn’t Mean It Will

   Tesla’s top engineer says he thinks about a tri-motor Model 3 “all the time,” but the company’s priorities lie elsewhere.

3. Rivian Says Fight Over Apple CarPlay Is 'Completely Obsolete' Thanks To AI

   Rivian says the tremendous progress of AI-powered voice assistants will make CarPlay a thing of the past.

4. I Drove China's Best-Selling Car. It's On Top For A Reason

   The Geely EX2—or Xingyuan—outsells everything Tesla and BYD make. In five minutes with it, you understand why.

5. Orders For Slate’s Sub-$30K Bare-Bones EV Truck Finally Open On June 24—But There’s A Catch

   The company is taking $300 non-refundable deposits to secure a place in line for the first finished vehicles.

6. Elon Musk Promised 1,000 Texas Robotaxis Last Year. It’s Nowhere Near That

   The official count was revealed for the first time in registration information submitted by Tesla to the Texas DMV.

7. GMC’s New Hummer X Mid-Size EV Truck Concept Has Stackable Screens

   The rugged electric SUV and pickup feature beadlock wheels, removable fender flares, and a scout drone.

8. My Dog Is Now Obsessed With Chevy EVs. And It's All Thanks To The Weird Space-Ship Hum They Make

   He now associates the pedestrian alert sound of a Chevy EV with his favorite thing on Earth. So when he hears it, he loses his marbles.

9. Waymo Says Its Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxis Are Ready For Prime Time

   You'll soon be able to hitch a ride in the high-tech Zeekr vans, which Waymo is using to expand its robotaxi fleet.

10. Lightship’s Self-Propelled Trailer Looks Like A Jobsite Game Changer—And An EV Range Saver

    The new PowerSled can improve the towing vehicle’s range compared to a traditional trailer. It also doubles as a jobsite generator.

11. Frozen To -22 Degrees, BYD’s New EV Just Charged To 97% In Only 12 Minutes

    The new Denza Z9GT is powered by BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery tech, which makes EV recharging as quick as getting gas.

12. Ferrari Could Have Faked A V12. The Luce EV Does Something Stranger

    Ferrari chose not to simulate the sound of a combustion engine in the Luce, embracing its electric nature.

13. It's Official: Rivian Will Start Delivering R2s In Two Weeks

    Order books open and test drives start in just two weeks.

14. Tesla Was Supposed To Be Losing Europe. The Data Says Otherwise

    Tesla’s European sales are growing again after a brutal 2025. But the comeback story has one Chinese caveat.

15. Everyone Seems To Hate Ferrari’s First EV. I Don’t

    Don’t look at the Luce as a typical Ferrari, because it isn't one.