InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Donut Lab Remains Defiant About Its Solid-State Battery, Saying Proof Is Coming Soon

   The company claims to have the world's first production solid-state EV battery. Doubt persists, but an independent test is coming soon.

2. Tesla Just Made The Cybetruck A Lot More Compelling

   A new all-wheel drive base model cuts the entry price by $20,000 and the Cyberbeast is $15,000 cheaper.

3. Final Slate Truck Pricing Is Coming In Late June

   Everybody's wondering exactly how much this bare-bones truck will cost.

4. Used Teslas Actually Got More Expensive After The Tax Credit Ended

   Used Teslas are in high demand after the end of the tax credit. Other used EVs? Not so much.

5. EV Battery Recycling Is Getting Ready To Take Off

   McKinsey says EV battery recycling will be a $70 billion annual business by the end of the next decade. Here's why.

6. Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road

   Plus, there’s a dedicated Apple Watch app that allows Gen 1 owners to leave their car key and smartphone at home.

7. Polestar’s New EV Wagon Is ‘Absolutely’ Coming To The U.S.

   Built in South Korea, the new Polestar 4 version will have a back window and more cargo space.

8. Uber’s $100 Million Charging Bet Is More Than Just About EVs

   The ride-hailing giant’s autonomous vehicles are mostly electric, and they will all require fast, reliable charging stations.

9. Now We Know Why Tesla Killed Autopilot

   California DMV says that Tesla "successfully took the required action" to retain its dealer license by no longer marketing Autopilot.

10. EV Owner Satisfaction Continues To Grow, With Tesla Leading The Way

    JD Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study shows that owners are really satisfied with their electric cars.

11. The Lexus RZ's Virtual Shifting Is Fascinating—But It Doesn't Deliver

    For 2026, the updated Lexus RZ 550e F Sport takes a page from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N playbook. But it doesn't pack the same thrills.

12. The Battery In This 2019 Model 3 Looks Heavily Degraded. But It's Not That Simple

    A scan suggests big battery loss at 113,000 miles—but that may not be the real figure.

13. Polestar's Next Big Move: More Physical Buttons, More Actual Colors

    Polestar's upcoming models will have a little more personality and a little less Scandinavian minimalism.

14. Polestar’s Surprise Move: An Electric Wagon For The Masses

    The Polestar 4 is getting a new body style that combines the interior space of a wagon and the versatility of an SUV.

15. A New Polestar 2 Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought

    Polestar’s first model is getting a second generation, and the company is kicking things into high gear to make it happen.