A new report highlights the outsize effect of falling lithium prices on used EVs and second-life batteries. Read more…
Category: Insideevs (en)
Dealers Ignore VW, Slap $15,000 Markups On The ID. Buzz
VW “strongly discouraged” dealers from marking up the ID Buzz—they’re doing it anyway. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance VS. BMW M3: ‘It’s Staggering’
The Model 3 Performance has come a long way since its inception and has a lot going for it, including its price. Read more…
Mercedes Wants EV Battery Packs With Both NMC And LFP Cells
This was made possible by an innovative new power converter that can be integrated into the battery pack at a cell level. Read more…
Mercedes Reinvents Brakes For EVs, Puts Them Inside The Drive Unit
The manufacturer says in-drive brakes could provide a lifetime braking solution for electric vehicles with multiple advantages. Read more…
Over 40% Of Tesla’s Profit Come From Selling Regulatory Credits
If a new administration delivers more lax environmental rules for automakers, one of Tesla’s key profit-drivers could go away. Read more…
Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 200,000 EVs Because They Might Lose Power While Driving
An issue with the 12-volt battery charging system can cause certain Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs to suddenly lose power. Read more…
Rivian CEO On Dealer Laws: ‘As Close As You Can Get To Corruption’
RJ Scaringe says that dealers essentially paid for laws that protect their business. Read more…
Auto Industry Urges Trump: ‘Preserve The Tax Credits’
U.S. automakers wrote a letter to Trump pleading for regulations that are “predictable” and “stable.” Read more…
Northvolt, Hailed As Europe’s Future EV Battery Champion, Files For Bankruptcy
“Northvolt’s liquidity picture has become dire,” the company said in its Chapter 11 petition. Read more…
‘It Would Just Be Dumb’: Kia Exec On Plan To Kill EV Tax Credit
“You’re pulling the rug out from under the whole industry,” Kia America COO Steve Center told InsideEVs on Thursday. Read more…
The Rivian R2 And R3 Probably Won’t Be 800-Volt
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told reporters that the company can deliver competitive charge times on a 400-volt system. Read more…
Citroen’s DS Teases Slippery 466-Mile Electric Crossover
Even though the information came to us in a partly redacted form, we’re excited about the fancy new tall fastback from DS. Read more…
2025 Kia EV6: Made In America With A Tesla NACS Plug, Bigger Battery
Kia’s groundbreaking EV6 makes a big comeback for 2025. The new face isn’t even the big story here. Read more…
2026 Kia EV9 GT: Sporty Electric SUV With Native Tesla NACS Port, Virtual Gear Shifts
Meet Kia’s most powerful three-row SUV. It just happens to be electric. Read more…
The 2025 Kia EV6 GT Gets Ioniq 5 N-Style ‘Virtual Gear Shift’
Simulated gear shifts will pair well with 641 horsepower, don’t you think? Read more…
You’re Welcome, Tesla Owners. Kia Just Moved Its Charging Port
Kia moved the charging port on the 2025 EV6 to the left side of the vehicle, which should make for smoother Supercharger access. Read more…
Rivian’s CEO Thinks It Can Be Besties With Scout
Plus, Lucid isn’t scared of tax credits going away and Lotus abandons its all-EV approach. Read more…
2025 Porsche Taycan GTS First Drive: An EV That’s Maybe Too Fast
The 690-hp EV is more powerful than the previous Turbo. It’s hard to find a road where you can take advantage of it. Read more…
BMW Builds First Neue Klasse Pre-Production Prototypes In Hungary
The new plant in Debrecen will begin large-scale production of an iX3 replacement in 2025. Read more…
