InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Won't Get A 2026 Model

   The retro electric van had been in the works for years. Now it's taking a break after one model year.

2. The F-150 Lightning Is Dead. These EVs Got Canceled Or Delayed In 2025

   The list of paused, canceled or delayed EVs keeps growing as car companies adjust to this year's policy whiplash.

3. Why BYD's 5-Minute Fast-Charging Is Our Technology Of The Year

   A warning to any automakers slowing down in the EV race: Chinese giant BYD is making the impossible possible.

4. The 2026 Kia EV4 Simplifies The Formula

   The Kia EV4 is a rare thing these days: an electric hatchback. But it doesn’t enjoy being driven hard.

5. The Best EVs We Drove In 2025: How We Picked The Winners

   On this week's podcast: We recap the 2026 Breakthrough Awards and chat about our favorite cars of the year.

6. Tesla's Former Autopilot Chief Could Be General Motors' Next CEO

   Also in today's Critical Materials: A solid-state startup plans to go public, and a look back at 2025's EV sales slump.

7. Rivian R1T Owners Can Now Get A Solar Tonneau Cover For Off-Grid Camping

   It’s made in America, and it can be fitted to trucks with or without a factory power retractable tonneau cover.

8. The 2027 Dodge Charger EV Gets A Tesla NACS Charging Port

   Order books are now open for both the two-door coupe and the four-door sedan.

9. Ford's China-Only Bronco EREV Seems Like A Really Promising Start

   The electrified Bronco is finally in the hands of Chinese media, and the initial impressions are generally good.

10. The Latest Rivians Just Got 'Universal Hands-Free' And A Bunch Of Other Updates

    Get ready for hands-off driving, new display animations, the Rivian Digital Key and more. But not everyone is getting the best new feature.

11. Tesla Just Got One Step Closer To Putting Starlink In Your Car. Here's Why That Rocks

    The future of EVs is obvious: Power, connectivity and comfort, everywhere. Starlink will help us get there.

12. The EV Owners' Guide To Charging Adapter Hell

    We live in interesting times, so all EV owners should have at least one adapter at hand. But which one? Let us explain.

13. Tesla's U.S. Sales Are On Track For A Very Bad 2025

    Plus, GM is using Cruise's battle scars to power personal autonomy and China's war on door handles takes shape.

14. Sorry, Early Rivian R2 Buyers: No Lidar Retrofit For You

    There's no plan to retrofit early R2s with lidar, confirms Rivian.

15. Scout Motors Just Got A Big Step Closer To Bypassing Dealerships

    Scout Motors is clear to sell its EVs and EREVs in Colorado directly to the consumer in Colorado. Will more states follow?