InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Getting A New Name—And It’s One You Already Know

   Volkswagen’s best-selling car in the U.S. will lend its name to the ID.4 later this year, when the EV gets a comprehensive facelift.

2. What Happens When Cheap Chinese EVs Hit Canada? Look At Australia.

   In Australia, 41% of EV sales are from Chinese brands. Could Canada be next to see such a surge?

3. Michigan Is Suing Oil Companies For 'Suppressing' EVs

   The state alleges that BP, Chevron, Exxon and others have acted as a "cartel" that's "suppressed innovation" around EVs.

4. Honda 0 Series SUV: Everything We Know

   With a wild design and a bespoke EV platform, Honda’s new electric SUV will start rolling off the assembly line in Ohio later in 2026.

5. BMW Is Building A Long-Wheelbase iX3 In China

   Offering stretched versions of standard models is a common practice in China, and the BMW iX3 is getting one too.

6. I Left My EV Unplugged In The Cold For Weeks. Here's How Much Range I Lost

   My Kia EV6 was left unplugged in a cold garage for nearly a month over the holidays. The amount of range I lost was truly surprising.

7. The Latest Challenge Facing EV Companies: What To Name The Cars

   The days of guesswork in car showrooms are numbered as automakers drop their confusing, Wi-Fi password-like EV names.

8. 'The Second Generation Plug In-Hybrid': Why Volvo's Future PHEVs Will Feel A Lot More Like EVs

   But will they be EREVs? Well, it’s complicated.

9. What Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm Hits

   An electric vehicle's performance can be uniquely affected when the temperatures drop, but there are ways to deal with it.

10. The Clever Way Volvo Solved The Biggest Issue With Electric Door Handles

    What do you do when the 12-volt battery dies?

11. The BMW iX3 Is Racking Up Orders Without Test Drives

    BMW's next-generation SUV is drawing unusually strong early demand, including from many first-time BMW buyers.

12. Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.

    A small Finland-based startup claims to have made a big, solid-state battery breakthrough. Now, the industry is asking for proof.

13. Cheap Chinese Electric Cars Are Coming To Canada. What Happens Now?

    Plus, we preview the Volvo EX60, and have a fascinating chat about car insurance (yes, really.)

14. Waymo's Biggest Year Yet Starts With Driverless Rides In Miami

    Plus, hybrids pick up the slack in California and Chery is eyeing Canada entry.

15. The Mercedes GLC EV Is Looking Like A Sales Hit Already

    “Demand is significantly exceeding our expectations,” a Mercedes-Benz official said about the new electric SUV.