The promised ultra-efficient next-gen Toyota EV models will not hit the market in 2026 as expected. Toyota is delaying the launch of its next wave of EVs as it introduces new tech that promises to cut costs and speed up production. Read more…
Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third
Rivian leads the industry in owner satisfaction, with Tesla coming in third — making it two all-electric automakers in the top three. Read more…
Volkswagen to move production of ID. Buzz out of Germany
As Volkswagen is in turmoil on its home turf in Germany with massive labor strikes, the company looks to be relocating manufacturing of its ID. Buzz retro-style minivan EV out of the country. Read more…
JackRabbit’s OG micro e-bike is going for a killer price ahead of discontinuation
If you’ve been on the fence about getting one of JackRabbit’s quirky little micro e-bikes, then this is probably the best deal you’re ever going to find on a JackRabbit OG. Read more…
The VinFast VF6 Heads To Europe. It Could Undercut Chinese EVs
Vinfast sees the VF6 as an important car to “democratize EVs” by making them smaller and more affordable. Read more…
Volkswagen workers threaten extended strikes as cost-cutting talks stall
Tensions are growing at Volkswagen as workers are getting ready for a second round of walkouts on December 9. This comes as negotiations between labor reps and management on the contentious cost-cutting ideas at the automaker have reached an impasse. The IG Metall union, representing Volkswagen workers, has announced that employees at nine different German plants will stage four-hour “warning”… Read more…
Mazda MX-5 becomes an electric sports car thanks to conversion kit
Thanks to the British company Electrogenic, the Mazda MX-5 will be able to drive on electricity alone in future. Anyone who removes the combustion engine from their original and has an electric kit fitted will be able to drive the timeless classic for 240 kilometres without stopping to charge. Read more…
India’s Ola Electric to sell e-2Ws with 4680 cells from 2025
Ola Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler brand, has just launched two electric scooters with the company’s new 4680 cells: the Ola Gig and Ola S1 Z. The company plans to start selling these models in April 2025 and May 2025, respectively. Read more…
Six EV SUVs Were Driven Until They Died. The Winner Was Clear
Mat Watson of CarWow pushed crossovers from Porsche, Polestar, Ford, Tesla, Audi and Kia to their limits. Read more…
Tesla Leans Hard On The Tax Credits That Elon Musk Wants To Cut
Tesla doesn’t seem on track to meet its 2024 sales targets. Now it’s leaning hard on holiday lease deals and offers to meet its goals. Read more…
Stellantis aims to halve EV battery cost by 2030 with lithium-sulfur
Stellantis on Thursday announced an agreement with Texas-based Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur batteries that could significantly reduce cost and pack weight, while boosting charging speed. The automaker and Zeta Energy claim lithium-sulfur chemistry can deliver comparable volumetric energy density to current lithium-ion battery cells, but… Read more…
Analysts: Trump tariffs would make vehicles more expensive, EV or not
Tariffs imports from Canada and Mexico could add $2,100 for U.S.-assembled vehicles Mexico-made vehicles might cost $8,000-$10,000 more Could also drive up the cost for EVs like $35k Chevy Equinox EV The Trump administration’s promised 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico could hit the Detroit Three automakers hard, raising the prices… Read more…
Revel to expand charging infrastructure at JFK airport
Charge point operator Revel and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are cooperating to install 24 fast charging stations at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The chargers will be available to customers for public and rental services by early 2025. Read more…
MAN electric semitrailer starts work for Duvenbeck
The German logistics company Duvenback has taken custody of its first MAN electric semitrailer. The MAN eTGX Ultra Low Liner is being put into operation along pathways across Europe in various areas of the Rhine-Ruhr and BeNeLux freight forwarding region as part of Volkswagen’s plant logistics. Read more…
Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman EVs will be late, and here’s why
The electric Porsche 718 lineup is set to launch next year, bidding farewell to the gas-powered 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster. But that plan has hit a major snag in the fallout over Swedish battery maker Northvolt filing for bankruptcy. Read more…
New ad for Dodge Charger Daytona EV rips into ‘soulless,’ ‘lame’ rivals
Dodge has just released a new ad for its all-electric Charger Daytona that sticks true to its engine-revving, muscle-car roots while ripping into EV rivals as “weak” and “soulless sleep pods.” Is it enough to convert its muscle-car fanbase. Read more…
Is Everyone Mad At Jaguar For No Good Reason?
In the first episode of the rebooted Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, we talk Jaguar, plus Stellantis’ woes and California vs. Trump. Read more…
Honda promises solid-state EVs with 998 km of range by 2030
The race to develop longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries is on, and Honda hopes to take the lead with its ambitious solid-state battery technology. The Japanese automaker claims its future EVs will be capable of an impressive 998 km of range on a single charge by the end of the decade. This is twice the range of most mass-market EVs available… Read more…
Rivian software update to enable launch mode, easier wheel swaps
Rivian owners won’t need a service-center visit to switch tires and wheels Gen 1 Rivians will gain launch control Framework for third-party apps is completed Rivian offers regular over-the-air updates, and it’s listening to customer feedback to lay out what it prioritizes, whether the good, the bad, or the ugly. In a fireside chat at the… Read more…
Universal plug-and-charge coming to all EVs starting in 2025
A consortium of stakeholders aims to roll out a universal plug-and-charge protocol for the U.S. in 2025, allowing all electric vehicles to automatically start charging at public stations simply by plugging in. Announced Wednesday, the initiative is being undertaken by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the federal government’s Joint Office… Read more…
