InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The 2026 Jeep Recon Is The Off-Road EV We’ve Been Waiting For

   Reasonably priced electric off-road SUVs have been missing from the U.S. market. The Jeep Recon might change that.

2. Jeep, Dodge EVs Are Getting Tesla Supercharger Access In Early 2026

   Tesla Supercharger availability will start in 2026 with EVs like the Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona, parent company Stellantis said.

3. The Mercedes eSprinter Rocks. Now It's $30,000 Cheaper

   The electric sprinter is smoother, quicker and cheaper to run than any internal-combustion van. The only problem is—usually—the price.

4. Don’t Wait For The Kia EV9 GT: Why It May Never Come To The U.S.

   The hottest version of Kia’s big electric family hauler was supposed to arrive this year, but now its future is in jeopardy.

5. San Francisco's Latest Robotaxi Has No Steering Wheel Or Pedals. Yes, Really

   Waymo is San Francisco's robotaxi king. Now Amazon's Zoox is jumping in with its autonomous pods.

6. The Facts Are In: You Shouldn't Worry About EV Battery Replacements

   New research shows that it's extremely uncommon to have to replace a modern electric car's battery.

7. Subaru Solterra On A Tesla Charger: Here's How It Charges With A NACS Plug

   The Toyota-Subaru joint-venture EV was never known for fast-charging excellence. But here's how it does on a NACS plug.

8. BYD Is Speedrunning Its Takeover Of Europe

   Plus, Tesla to squeeze China out of its U.S. supply chain and the Germans are in too deep.

9. American Polestar 3, Volvo EX90 Owners Can Use Their EVs To Power Their Homes

   The American-made electric crossovers can act as a battery generator to keep the lights on.

10. New Tesla Model Y And Model 3 Retrofit Adds Factory-Like Buttons

    The second-generation Ctrl-Bar ups the ante over its predecessor with dynamic displays and 10 physical controls.

11. Hyundai’s Crater Concept Looks Like An Ioniq 5 XRT That Forgot To Leave The Gym

    Hyundai says the Crater is an “extreme off-road” vehicle designed entirely in the United States.

12. Volvo Bet Big On A Lidar Company. Why Is It Backing Off?

    Volvo said it would make lidar standard on the EX90 and ES90—now its reversal could bury Luminar.

13. This GM EV1 Is Going Back On The Road. It May Be The Only One That Can

    It is the only EV1 in existence that can legally be made roadworthy again, so it’s pretty special.

14. Toyota Pushes Forward With New EVs in 2026, Even As Rivals Retreat

    As others pull back on EVs with no tax credits and stiff tariff bills, Toyota's electric trio is still set to go on sale next year.

15. Chinese EV Maker Plans 620-Mile Solid-State Battery Cars In 2026

    Dongfeng is also working on an ultra-high-voltage EV platform capable of charging at a whopping 2 megawatts.