InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Slate Names New CEO Months Before Launching Its Cheap EV Truck

   Slate's new top executive, Peter Faricy, will be tasked with bringing its mid-$20,000s pickup truck to market.

2. The 2027 Chevy Bolt Is A Great Affordable EV. But It's Already Doomed

   This is the affordable EV Americans need. Sadly, they don’t seem to want it.

3. 2026 Rivian R2: Everything We Know

   Rivian is preparing to launch its first mass-market product: A compact EV crossover with a great design and a more affordable price tag.

4. This Gorgeous 1965 Ford Mustang Hides A Tesla Heart. The Handling Is Wild

   Up to 600 horsepower and instant torque make this classic Mustang a showstopper.

5. The Business Case For EV Fleets Is Getting Hard To Ignore

   Switching from gas to electric in corporate fleets could cut costs by up to 50%.

6. The Tesla Model 3’s Worst Nightmare Has Arrived In China

   The BYD Seal 07 sedan costs far less than the Tesla Model 3 in China, but leads in charging performance and overall tech.

7. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is A Stunning Used EV Deal With 361 Miles Of Range

   It may be mostly discontinued for 2026, but this aerodynamic electric sedan can easily be found gently used below $20,000.

8. This Ready-Made EV Chassis Could Be The Perfect Fit For A Classic Truck

   A plug-and-play solution from the world’s largest converter of classic cars to EVs.

9. Costco Just Announced Deals On These 3 EVs

   If you're a big-shot Executive Member, you can save up to $1,250 on these cars. If you're a peon with a regular membership, you get $1,000 off.

10. Rivian's R2 Production Target For 2026 Is Mighty Ambitious

    Only the Tesla Model Y hit 20,000 units quicker than Rivian is planning for the R2, TechCrunch found.

11. PODCAST: Is The Subaru Trailseeker The Electric Outback We Wanted?

    On this week's show: Mack drove the electric Subaru Outback, we evaluate Donut Lab's battery claims, and Eclipse's Jiten Behl joins.

12. The Refreshed Cupra Born Fixes The Worst VW EV Interior Habit

    The VW ID.3's Catalan cousin gets a new face, ditches haptic controls for real buttons, and has more range.

13. BYD's New Flagship EV SUV Blows The Competition Out Of The Water

    The BYD Great Tang gets a 1,000-volt architecture, 1,500-kilowatt charging, and nearly 600 miles of range.

14. Ford’s Smallest EV Gets More Range And Hands-Free Highway Driving

    The Ford Puma Gen-E gets a bigger battery and BlueCruise just one year after its debut.

15. The Honda Insight Is Back, And It’s An EV Now

    Honda’s legendary Insight nameplate is back. This time, it’s an electric crossover with over 300 miles of range.