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…
From InsideEVs. It’s a big news week for Rivian! The EV startup announces that the new $45,000 R2 will get lidar, a big step forward for more affordable autonomy. Plus, it gets an in-car AI assistant, and other tweaks are coming to the R1S and R1T. Then Rivian’s head of AI, James Philbin, explains how…
From InsideEVs. The BMW iX3 is a tech powerhouse, with 400 miles of estimated EPA range and 400 kilowatt charging. We caught up with two BMW engineers to learn how it all came together. In these two uncut interviews, we learn about the BMW Neue Klasse platform’s new battery cells, its cell-to-pack approach and why…
From InsideEVs. Bust out those skinny jeans because Donald Trump is taking fuel economy rules back to 2013. This week, Patrick and Tim explain why the rollback of CAFE standards won’t actually make your car cheaper. Tim recaps his time in the extremely impressive BMW iX3, and the guys discuss whether it can succeed in…
From InsideEVs. There’s a saying down in Texas: if you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes for it to change. But when you’re investing in tires for your electric vehicle, you want something that’s going to be ready for a variety of temperatures and weather conditions. And let’s face it: not all…
From InsideEVs. BMW’s best electric SUV ever is launching at a weird time for EVs in America. But can it overcome the EV slowdown? With 400 miles of range, ultra-fast 400 kilowatt charging and a whole bunch of new tech, the 2027 BMW iX3 has a great shot at success. Plus, as we learned when…
From InsideEVs. When the Kia EV9 went on sale last year, it brought battery power and a healthy dose of gravitas to one of America’s favorite vehicle segments: three-row SUVs. Its 300+ mile range, comfortable ride and a cavernous interior, along with competitive pricing, made it a finalist for last year’s InsideEVs Breakthrough Awards. For…
From InsideEVs. Today the EV battery world was dominated by two main chemistries: nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP). The first is high-performing and pricier, the second is cheaper but can’t hold as much energy or charge as quickly. General Motors is betting on lithium manganese rich (LMR) batteries to split the…