InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Hyundai Just Gave An Amazing Explanation Of How EV Motors Work 

   Love the smooth power output and instant torque on your EV? This is how automakers tune their electric motors to deliver just that.

2. 'Legacy' Automakers Still Haven't Learned Tesla's Biggest Lesson

   If you want to sell someone on a game-changing new product, you have to take responsibility for the entire experience.

3. Sodium-Ion Batteries Have Landed In America. Now Comes The Hard Part

   An American company has started deploying grid-scale sodium-ion batteries in the country, but can it truly compete with existing tech?

4. Rivian's Also Reveals Base Pricing For Its Ridiculously Cool E-Bike

   The TM-B goes on sale in 2026 and applies a Rivian approach to the electric bike.

5. Everything We Know About The Rivian-Volkswagen Joint Venture

   On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: RV Tech makes progress, Tesla loses key execs and batteries are oversupplied.

6. Mazda Begins Testing Its Long-Overdue U.S. EV

   Mazda's EV game in America has been sorely lacking. That's set to change later this decade.

7. The Global Nissan-Honda Merger Failed. But A U.S. Partnership Is Very Much Alive

   Plus, Volkswagen is delaying its Audi plant in the U.S. and the country’s raw lithium production is getting a boost.

8. VW EVs Are Finally Getting Access To Tesla Superchargers

   Volkswagen is one of the last major EV companies to gain access, but it's finally coming next week.

9. Volkswagen Adds Smartwatch Support For U.S. Vehicles

   EV owners can check the charging status and unlock their vehicle from their wrist.

10. New RV Trailer Boosts EV Range While Undercutting Competitors

    The American-made Pebble Flow Magic Pack undercuts its nearest rival by $15,500, and an even cheaper version is on the way.

11. Tesla May Add CarPlay. Here's Why It's A Smart Move

    Teslas don't have Apple CarPlay right now. But they could gain the feature in the coming months according to a new report.

12. China Is Cracking Down On Too-Quick EVs

    Proposed legislation would lock the default 0-60 mph times behind an artificial 5-second wall.

13. The Ford F-150 Lightning's Struggles Are A Terrifying Lesson For The EV World

    Shoppers are clearly interested in the Lightning. But Ford hasn't been able to get them to buy, for one major reason.

14. 2026 Chevy Bolt: GM's President Explains What's New

    Chevrolet is reviving the Bolt after a long hiatus. GM President Mark Reuss explains the cheap EV's comeback.

15. Rivian's EV Tech Could Go Way Beyond Just Rivians And Volkswagens

    The Rivian-VW joint venture could make the "operating system" for the entire auto industry, Rivian's Wassym Bensaid told reporters.