InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Lucid Cosmos: Tesla Model Y and Rivian R2 Rival Revealed In Patent Images

   The roughly $50,000 Cosmos is supposed to go on sale by the end of this year. It will be the brand’s first mass-market EV.

2. I Drove One Of China's Fastest EVs And Found It Surprisingly Easy To Drive—Despite Its 1,500 Horsepower

   The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra could be the easiest 1,526-horsepower car I’ve ever driven. And starting at $75,000, it's a bargain.

3. Rivian’s Latest Partnership Unlocks Cheaper Home EV Charging

   Rivian partnered with ChargeScape to gain access to various utilities' managed-charging programs.

4. The Audi A6 Allroad Is Now A Plug-In Hybrid Antidote To Boring SUVs

   Thanks to a big battery pack, the new A6 Allroad wagon can deliver nearly 60 miles of electric range on the WLTP cycle.

5. This EV Charging Station On Route 66 Is Off-Grid And Cheaper Than The Competition

   Located in Barstow, California, this startup’s EV charging station undercuts nearby rivals on pricing and doesn’t need a grid connection.

6. America's Charging Network Just Hit A Major Milestone

   The U.S. now has over 250,000 charging hookups across Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast chargers.

7. Telo's Tiny Electric Truck Moves Closer To Reality With An Important New Partner

   Telo's adorable truck just hit a major milestone as the company finds a manufacturing partner for the EV's body structure.

8. The 2027 BMW iX5’s Monster Battery Pack Dwarfs The Competition

   The electric X5 is coming soon. Expect it to be a range king thanks to one of the biggest battery packs in the segment.

9. Full Tesla Cybercab Specs: EPA Documents Confirm Battery Size, Weight, Power, And Preliminary Range

   The first front-wheel-drive Tesla will weigh way less than a Model 3 but still offer plenty of range.

10. A Chinese Car Brand Says It Hired A Top Ferrari Designer. Ferrari Wants A Name

    Luxeed says it hired a former Ferrari chief designer. Ferrari’s China PR boss publicly challenged the claim by asking who that was.

11. The Xiaomi SU7 Made Me Understand How Xiaomi Conquered China

    The updated SU7 Sedan is great, and the way it got here should strike fear in the hearts of every global auto manufacturer.

12. Another Reason I Hate Pop-Out Door Handles: They Snitch On You To Thieves

    I, for one, love when my car tells the world, "I'M UNLOCKED."

13. A Rivian R1T Towed A Big Trailer 1,500 Miles. Despite The Range Loss, It Cost Less Than Gas

    Pulling a 4,500-pound load over a massive cross-country trip through the Rockies made a dent in the usable range, but it was still worth it.

14. Tesla's Wild Robotic Charging Arm Never Happened. Xiaomi Just Made It Reality

    Forgot to plug in your EV at home? Xiaomi’s latest product takes care of it, even if you’re away.

15. Ford's $30,000 Electric Pickup: Here’s A Closer Look

    We get a glimpse at the design sketches as the first prototypes hit the public roads for testing.