From InsideEVs. Patrick was among the first people outside of Rivian to drive the R2. He tells us what he thought about Rivian’s upcoming SUV in the flesh, from its 650+ horsepower to its new user interface. The guys also discuss the 2027 Toyota Highlander, which was revealed this week and will only be available…
From InsideEVs. Built in the U.S. with American-made batteries, the 2027 Toyota Highlander will go toe to toe with the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9. Many automakers have significantly toned down their electric-vehicle ambitions in the United States. But Toyota is stepping up in a big way—literally, in this case. This is the 2027…
From InsideEVs. Rivian’s R2 is a big deal for the company: cheaper, smaller and maybe the next great everyday EV from a startup company after the Tesla Model Y. But is it any good? We got a brief drive a nearly production-ready R2 prototype with 656 horsepower and 300+ miles of range. Here’s what impressed…
From InsideEVs. China has banned hidden, pop-out door handles like you find on Teslas, and Patrick is thrilled. He and Tim explain why regulators are cracking down globally on electronic door handles. Then the guys explore reporting of a potential partnership between Ford and China’s Geely Group. Finally, Tim spent the day at QuantumScape’s headquarters…
From InsideEVs. This week, Patrick and Tim give a proper send-off to the Tesla Model S and Model X, which the company is canceling to make room for more Optimus robot production. Then they recap an astonishing year of growth for America’s EV charging network. Finally, Tim interviewed the CEOs of Slate Auto and Scout…
From InsideEVs. Canada just struck a deal to reduce its hefty tariffs on China’s cars. Patrick and Tim unpack the consequences—and the backlash to the decision. The guys react to the new Volvo EX60, which looks super impressive with 400 miles of range and 370 kW charging. Plus, Lemonade is now offering discounted car insurance…
From InsideEVs. Patrick is back from CES, where Chinese cars, robotaxis and human-like robots were front and center. BMW dropped details on the absolutely insane, quad-motor electric M3 sedan. And now that all the numbers are in, the guys break down what happened to EV sales in 2025—and look forward to 2026—with the help of…
From InsideEVs. 2026 will be a very big year for electric cars, with over 30 new ones hitting the road in the coming year. Today, we break down the most exciting entrants and talk about what makes them special. From the Slate truck and Rivian R2 to the new Chevy Bolt and Jeep EREV, there’s…
From InsideEVs. At Rivian’s Autonomy & AI Day in December, Senior Editor Tim Levin got a sneak peek at how the startup is upping its tech game. Follow along as he sits in on two demos of future Rivian features. First, we get a tour of the Rivian Assistant, a new AI voice assistant that…
From InsideEVs. It was a rollercoaster year in the EV space, full of challenges but also reasons for optimism. This week, Patrick and Tim break down the top 10 biggest stories in EVs, from Tesla’s wild year and the end of EV tax credits to Waymo’s rise and the growth of EV charging. At the…
From InsideEVs. At the U.S. launch of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, Editor-in-Chief Patrick George got plenty of seat time with this sleek new 374-mile electric sedan. But he also spent time with the new MBUX Virtual Assistant. It uses generative AI, based on models like ChatGPT4o and Microsoft Bing Search, to control some functions and…
From InsideEVs. Welcome to the 2026 edition of the InsideEVs Breakthrough Awards, where we celebrate the cars that are getting us closer to an all-electric future. The goal is to find the cars that make electric vehicles more enticing, more attainable or more practical for American buyers, and this is our best field yet. Over…
From InsideEVs. This week, we recognize the very best EVs of 2025. The InsideEVs Breakthrough Awards just dropped, and we discuss the pros and cons of each Editors’ Choice pick: the Cadillac Optiq, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Lucid Gravity and Nissan Leaf. Plus we debate Ford’s epic EV strategy shift. Was cancelling the…