InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Scout's EV Factory Will Cost At Least $3 Billion

   We already knew it would cost at least $2 billion. But what's another bil' among friends?

10. Kia EV Sales Are In An Absolute Freefall. There's More To It Than You Think

    The January sales numbers are in, and they're not good. Meanwhile, at Hyundai, EV sales are still growing.

11. California's New EV Rebate Is Only For First-Time Electric Car Buyers

    California revealed more details of its $200 million EV incentive program.

12. General Motors' Strategy For Building Cheaper EV Batteries: Go Hyper Local

    The company already uses U.S.-made batteries. But now it's investing in sourcing American lithium and cathode active materials, too.

13. Waymo's World Domination Plans Just Got A $16 Billion Boost

    Plus, SpaceX acquires xAI and California's new EV incentive program proposal is actually really smart.

14. Tesla Adds A Cheaper Model Y AWD In The U.S., Skipping The 'Standard' Badge

    Well, that didn’t last long: the most affordable Model Y and Model 3 are no longer called “Standard.”

15. These Cheap Chinese EVs Could Do Great In Canada

    From crossovers to hatchbacks to sedans, there are a lot of Chinese EVs that would work well in the Great White North.