InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Why This 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs A New Battery: P1AA700 Issue Explained

   Some early-model 2025 Ioniq 5s may experience charging issues. Don't worry, though: The fix is usually a free battery replacement.

2. I Tried Mercedes' New In-Car AI Assistant. Then I Was Sad To Give It Up

   The new Mercedes CLA-Class features an AI-powered, voice-controlled MBUX Virtual Assistant. Here's why it's more useful than you'd think.

3. Here’s The Nissan Ariya Facelift That Won’t Reach The U.S.

   The electric crossover has a new face that ditches the faux grille and multiple improvements throughout.

4. Tesla, Waymo, Slate's Affordable Truck And Beyond: The 10 Biggest EV Stories Of 2025

   On the final Plugged-In Podcast of 2025: We recap the biggest stories in a wild year in the EV space, and why you should be optimistic.

5. This Tesla Model 3 Has Nearly 240,000 Miles. Here’s What Broke

   In four years, this humble EV saved its owners tens of thousands in fuel costs.

6. Rivian's Adorable Toy Car Set Might Be The Perfect Last-Minute Gift

   The handcrafted wooden EV set comes with a skateboard base and three swappable bodies.

7. All Major EV Battery Chemistries, Explained

   Here’s all you need to know about the magic that happens inside your EV battery and how it impacts range, charging and performance.

8. This Will Be Hyundai's Biggest EV Yet

   Hyundai is promising a big electric debut for Europe. We think we know what it is.

9. This Renault EV Averaged 8 Miles Per kWh At Highway Speeds

   The Renault Filante one-off test vehicle went over 620 miles on a single charge using a “normal” battery pack.

10. Here’s Why Waymo’s Robotaxis Freaked Out During The San Francisco Outage

    The ride-hailing company’s autonomous taxis were seen blocking intersections. Here’s why that happened.

11. I Love EVs. But I'm Happy The Bad Ones Are Getting Canceled (Updated)

    If we want to win over skeptics, we're not going to do it with overpriced, uncompetitive EVs. Cancel them.

12. Kia’s PV5 Makes The VW ID. Buzz Look Excessive

    Kia’s new van-based electric people carrier might have just the right blend of style, practicality and pricing to become a winner.

13. Volvo’s Smallest EV Struggled in America. These Two New EX30 Versions Might Change That

    The Volvo EX30 is a hard sell for many Americans, but these two new variants could make more buyers choose this compact electric.

14. A 'Very Significant Undertaking': Ford's Affordable EV Platform May Not Come To Europe

    Ford's whole EV plan hinges on its new "Universal Electric Vehicle" platform. I always considered Europe part of the universe, but maybe I'm wrong.

15. This New Tesla Supercharger Extension Cable Fixes All Of Its Predecessor’s Problems

    Hansshow’s new NACS to CCS1 extension cable saves EV owners from taking up to spots at Tesla Superchargers. Is it worth it, though?