InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The 2027 Audi Q6 And A6 E-Tron Have A ‘Power Nap’ Mode To Doze In Your $80,000 EV

   It “creates a calm and restful atmosphere during charging sessions,” according to Audi.

2. Toyota Has A New CEO, Again. Here's What It Means For EVs, China And Beyond

   Koji Sato, who has extensive engineering experience, is out after just three years. His replacement is a numbers guy.

3. Why Slate's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Cheap Chinese EVs

   We asked the head of America's buzziest EV startup about where the company stands, the Slate truck's price and competition with BYD.

4. Ford’s $30,000 EV Pickup Takes A Page From Tesla To Transform How Cars Are Built

   Ford CEO Jim Farley shared a bit more about the mysterious pickup on social media on Thursday.

5. The World’s First Sodium-Ion Battery EV Is A Winter Range Monster

   It’s the beginning of a “dual chemistry era” as sodium-ion batteries have overcome all hurdles to enter mass production. ​

6. Cheap Chinese EVs? Canadians Are More Interested Than You’d Think

   Plus, Germany ranked second-highest in EV production last year, and automakers argue for the safety of robotaxis.

7. America's First Car With Solid-State Batteries Could Come From This Little-Known EV Maker

   Karma Automotive has not made a fully electric model yet. Its first one could ditch lithium-ions altogether for a solid-state pack.

8. The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Is Dead

   The Niro PHEV is not getting a 2026 model, and its future in the U.S. is a little blurry right now.

9. The Hyundai Kona Electric Is Not Getting A 2026 Model. Here's Why

   Hyundai’s smallest and most affordable EV is skipping the 2026 model year in the United States.

10. Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It's Part Of A Growing Trend.

    Talk about weird: This Chinese company wants to build its own EV at an American-owned car factory in Europe.

11. BMW's Most Important Electric Car Is One Big Step Closer To Your Driveway

    Production of the electric 3 Series ramps up in the second half of 2026.

12. Is The World's First Solid-State Battery EV Already Delayed? (Updated)

    The company is now signaling that it may blow past its original target. Here's the new delivery timeline.

13. I Drove The 2026 Polestar 4. It May Be America's Weirdest EV

    Polestar built a BMW-fighting faux-SUV with no rear window and a lot of horsepower. Nobody asked for it, but we're glad it's here.

14. Tesla Has A New, Cheaper Model Y. Will It Work?

    Plus: Volvo says EVs will be cheaper than gas cars soon, and Rivian's robotics venture takes shape.

15. A Tesla Model 3 Sat Overnight At -33°F. Charging And Efficiency Took A Huge Hit

    The facelifted Model 3 was left outside in the freezing Canadian winter, and the owner didn’t precondition the interior or the battery.