From InsideEVs. Patrick and Tim talk about the fallout of the EV tax credit ending for one particular automaker: Slate. The new startup planned to sell its bare-bones electric pickup for under $20,000 after federal incentives starting in 2026. So what’s next for this company? Then the guys recap InsideEVs’ recent talk with Rivian CEO…
From InsideEVs. We’ll level with you all here – the Xiaomi YU7 reveal and test drive was overwhelming. Honestly, most Chinese cars are, for a few reasons. While in the U.S., it’s not uncommon for brands to announce somewhat minor changes to products that are kind of conventional at every turn, in China, seemingly every…
From InsideEVs. We’re off for the July 4 holiday, so instead of talking about this week’s news we’re bringing you a very exciting interview, recorded June 27. Our guest this week is Ben Prochazka, the Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate transportation decarbonization in the United States. Ben helps…
From InsideEVs. Patrick and Tim kick things off by recapping Tesla’s biggest news in years: The Robotaxi is finally here. Kind of. They share what they think about Tesla’s autonomous taxi pilot so far and the big questions Tesla still needs to answer. Then they explain why Ford’s LFP battery plant is caught up in…
From InsideEVs. The new Nissan Leaf has been announced, and it’s something completely different. Patrick and Tim discuss how it could be a game-changer in the world of affordable EVs, and whether or not it can turn things around for Nissan after a very rocky year. Next, Congress is getting closer to passing a version…
From InsideEVs. Nissan lost nearly $5 billion last year and, despite its failed attempt to merge with Honda, is still looking for long-term partnerships. It’s undertaking a global reorganization as it attempts to cut costs while getting fresh, new products on the road after years of stagnation. It also needs a compelling electric option as,…
From InsideEVs. Patrick and Tim discuss the war of words between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. They debate whether the dust up actually matters for Tesla’s business and explain how badly Musk’s foray into politics has backfired. Then the guys talk about Tesla’s robotaxi launch, which we now know is happening on…
From InsideEVs. A test of a prototype BMW iX3 reveals that the Neue Klasse EV platform may just live up to the hype—and it’s a BMW through and through. If you haven’t been following the endless hype cycle that’s led up to this moment, Neue Klasse ("New Class" in German) is a fully new, ground-up…
From InsideEVs. Luxury automakers are in a strange middle ground with EV adoption right now. They need to bring electric versions of their most popular models to market, while also keeping internal-combustion and hybrid variants alive and fresh for longer than expected, often on different platforms. Porsche is already in that position with the Macan.…
From InsideEVs. The old Toyota C-HR was an awkward-looking four-door crossover that sipped gas. It never really struck a chord with the audiences and was a sales dud in the U.S. So it’s surprising that Toyota decided to revive that nameplate at all. But this time, it’s not what you think. The C-HR has been…
From InsideEVs. Tim is on vacation this week so InsideEVs’ Kevin Williams is back to talk about more of the EVs he tested in China. Most notably: China’s best-selling car, the BYD Seagull, which starts around $8,000. It’s headed to Europe and other places soon, and Kevin discusses how it drives—and why it’s a game-changer.…
From InsideEVs. Patrick finally got to drive his dream cheap EV and, well, he wasn’t impressed. The guys talk about the Volvo EX30 and how it keeps getting slammed by tariffs. Then they share their predictions and questions about the Tesla robotaxi’s launch, which is coming up in June. Finally, General Motors is investing big…
From InsideEVs. Toyota has been busy on the electric vehicle front. Its latest three big announcements for the United States market included the updated and renamed bZ4x, the all-new C-HR and the rugged new version called the bZ Woodland. And after checking them out in person at Toyota’s North American headquarters in Texas this week,…
From InsideEVs. Patrick and Tim kick off the show by discussing Toyota’s hybrid-only 2026 Toyota RAV4 and why it’s so huge for getting people into electrified vehicles. They recap Elon Musk’s media tour this week and fact-check his claim that Tesla sales are seeing a major rebound. They also dive into a brand reputation poll…
From InsideEVs. In many ways, Dodge pulled the Charger EV off. The Charger Daytona is as viscerally fast and fun as its gas-powered predecessors. But in trying so hard to follow that fuel-chugging muscle-car template, Dodge didn’t exactly deliver a great EV. The Dodge Charger EV Sedan Is Finally Here https://insideevs.com/news/760373/dodge-charger-daytona-ev-sedan-official/ This Dodge Charger Daytona Vs…
From InsideEVs. Tim and colleague Suvrat Kothari kick things off by discussing Suvrat’s trip to General Motors’ battery development center in Michigan. They explain why GM’s new LMR batteries could be the key to cheaper electric trucks. Then the guys recap the House’s latest move to end the $7,500 tax credit and talk about why…
From InsideEVs. On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, Tim and Patrick discuss the impending cancellation of the EV tax credit, and the likely effects. Then, staff writer and Chinese EV expert Kevin Williams joins Tim and Patrick to discuss the cars he and Patrick drove at the Shanghai Auto Show. The 2025…
From InsideEVs. Ask someone who drives a gasoline-powered car why they wouldn’t want to get an electric one, and you’re almost certain to hear this answer: they take way too long to charge. Well, send those friends this video. They’re not even entirely wrong. Even though DC fast charging times are getting shorter and shorter…
From InsideEVs. On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, Patrick and Tim discuss Elon’s suspected ouster from Tesla leadership. Next, the boys drop the details on Waymo and Toyota’s groundbreaking strategic partnership. And finally, Patrick gives his first impressions from the Shanghai Auto Show, including video of BYD’s fast-charging breakthroughs! Tesla In ‘Panic…
From InsideEVs. If you want to understand the areas where Chinese electric vehicles shine, look no further than the Zeekr 7X. It is designed in Europe and tailored to European tastes, but it’s built in China by one of the world’s largest automakers. It’s good enough that the established players on the continent should be…
From InsideEVs. Following several teases, Slate’s EV Truck has finally been unveiled. With backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Slate hopes to poise itself as a disruptor in the EV space. The "Blank Slate" base truck is set to retail for somewhere in the mid-$20,000 range, and the company says it will cost less than…
From InsideEVs. On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, staff writer Suvrat Kothari joins Tim to discuss Slate’s new cheap EV! (We’ve got video!) Next, Suvrat gives us the skinny on China’s latest battery breakthrough from CATL. And finally, the boys discuss Tesla’s continued tumble and why the long-awaited cheap Tesla has been…
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From InsideEVs. The production-version of this hyper-luxury van will come to the U.S., Mercedes says. While in Stuttgart a few months back to see the Vision V concept, we asked Mercedes-Benz representatives whether it was like a V-Class or something else. They replied that it’s more like an S-Class, which seemed a bit unusual given…
From InsideEVs. If you asked us which future electric cars we’re most excited about, Subaru models wouldn’t even make the list. We’d probably say the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV or the all-new Nissan Leaf. But car enthusiasts love surprises and the Subaru Trailseeker EV was exactly that at this year’s New York Auto Show. Subaru…
From InsideEVs. On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, Patrick and Tim check out the updated Subaru Solterra and Subaru Trailseeker at the New York Auto Show. They seem great! Plus, Tim is pretty blown away by the Lucid Gravity. Finally, what happens if a new bill successfully bans Chinese cars in America?…
From InsideEVs. China continues to absolutely smoke the U.S. when it comes to electric vehicles. You’ve probably read this 100 times before – but have you actually seen how? We went to China to find out exactly how they’re winning, and if we can catch up. In just the last five years or so, the…
From InsideEVs. On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, Patrick and Tim discuss how tariffs are impacting the auto industry one week in. They offer up some buying advice for this wild time: Consider a used EV while prices are still low. Then the guys discuss a new American EV startup that’s coming…
From InsideEVs. Patrick and Tim kick off this week’s episode of the InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast by discussing the biggest news of the year in the auto industry: tariffs. They dissect what President Trump’s 25% tax on imported cars and parts means for the road to electrification, for software-defined vehicles and for your wallet. They also…
From InsideEVs. Even in a year marked with all kinds of uncertainty, the American electric vehicle market continues to grow rapidly. But what’s holding that growth back isn’t necessarily the cars themselves—it’s the charging. So much of the electric world is about infrastructure, from making sure customers have good home charging options to giving them…
From InsideEVs. The Kia PV5 is the EV van of the future. With a variety of configurations, including models focused on passenger, cargo, and accessibility, the PV5 looks to be ready for anything a business or road trip could offer. Additionally, the PV5’s high degree of customizability will allow owners to trick out their van…
From InsideEVs. China continues to absolutely smoke the U.S. when it comes to electric vehicles. Patrick and Tim kick off this week’s episode by discussing BYD’s new 5-minute EV charging tech, and how important it is to make filling an EV as quick as getting gas. Plus, America’s iconic luxury SUV is going electric, baby.…
From InsideEVs. Kia is showing off their latest EV concept: the Kia EV2. With a striking design, four seats, and highly adjustable interior space, the Kia EV2 looks fun, practical, and will be Kia’s most affordable EV yet. The EV2’s production model will hit Korea and Europe in 2026 but unfortunately, it seems unlikely to…
From InsideEVs. Mercedes’ Solid-State Battery Prototype Comes Out Of The Lab, Onto The Road https://insideevs.com/news/751481/mercedes-benz-eqs-solid-state-battery/ Sign up for InsideEV’s Newsletter to get our content sent straight to your inbox: https://www.insideEVs.com/newsletter/ Follow InsideEVs at: https://www.instagram.com/insideevscom/ https://www.facebook.com/InsideeVs https://x.com/insideEVs https://www.insideEVs.com/newsletter/
From InsideEVs. We’ve always said that if the Toyota bZ4X ever got some upgrades to its range, charging and performance, it could be a top-tier electric vehicle. Now, that finally seems to be happening, and Toyota also has a lot more EVs headed our way as sales take off. Is the electric era of Toyotathon…
From InsideEVs. Mercedes hopes that 800 volts, 320 kW charging and remarkable efficiency will make the CLA a hit with electric sedan buyers. It will also be available as a non-plug-in hybrid that promises diesel-like levels of efficiency. Mercedes plans to launch four models on the MMA platform including a seven-seater crossover. Read more below:…
From InsideEVs. Tesla’s sales in Europe are tumbling like a kid at gymnastics camp. In February they were down 42% in Sweden, 48% in Norway and—wait for it—76% in Germany. This is not great news for the global EV transition or for Tesla, folks. Read more below: Why the slump? It’s complicated, but we can’t…
From InsideEVs. Republican strategist Mike Murphy talks to the Plug-In Podcast about how electric cars became so "tribalized"—and how to fix it. Read more below: Detroit is the heart of American automaking, and the great state of Michigan is seeing almost $9 billion in private investments and 14,000 jobs to craft the new era of…
From InsideEVs. It’s more affordable than a Hyundai IONIQ 6, has up to 391 miles of range, and offers a 58.3 or 81.4kWh battery sending 201 hp to the front wheels. Plus, there’s a hatchback option too. Is it any good? Alex Goy, our contributor, is here to find out. 2026 Kia EV4: 391 Miles…
From InsideEVs. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has established itself as one of the best EVs today, and the 2025 version and XRT trim continue the trend. Kia showed off production versions of the EV2, EV4 and PV5 ahead of their EV Day event. Elon Musk’s politics have polarized consumers, does this spell trouble for Tesla?…
From InsideEVs. Electric vehicles have limitations, and while there are improvements being made every day, could the immediate solution be EVs with hybrids? Read more below: We all know this person: “I’d love to own an EV, but I need to road trip/tow/visit Grandma in the dead of winter.” While the public charging network is…
From InsideEVs. Audi’s been in the electric-vehicle game for longer than most people might think. The E-Tron SUV—later renamed the Q8 E-Tron—hit production in 2018, years before we’d see anything of the sort from Mercedes-Benz or Cadillac. In that way, it’s one of the OGs of the modern electric era. So, we’re taking a look…
From InsideEVs. Tesla faces declining sales globally, is on the cusp of relaunching the world’s best-selling car, and is making a gigantic, unproven artificial intelligence play—all while Musk sets up shop in Washington D.C. and starts to—illegally, according to attorneys and constitutional scholars—take apart bits of the federal government. What a sentence to write. What…
From InsideEVs. Mercedes-Benz has been in the van business since 1896, just a few years after the first gas car was born. Now, Mercedes has a fully electric option: the eSprinter. Read more below: The eSprinter starts at about $60,000 in America. The "Cargo Van" version has two seats up front and an empty rear…
From InsideEVs. Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe thinks some rivals are at risk if they back off on EV investments, and the Lucid Gravity charges at 200 miles in under 12 minutes. On this episode of the Plugged In Podcast, hosts Patrick George and Tim Levin discuss the evolving landscape of electric vehicles in light of…
From InsideEVs. The updated 2025 Tesla Model Y’s most obvious change is its new face. Instead of two headlights, you get a sleek horizontal light bar across the front, much like the Tesla Cybertruck, or the upcoming Tesla Cybercab. Below the light bar is a completely new front fascia that Tesla says is more aerodynamic…
From InsideEVs. Over this past week, we’ve had a lot of people reach out to ask about electric vehicles. Not which one to buy, exactly (though there’s always that question) but to ask about where the space is going now that President Trump is in office. He seems poised to end or reverse many of…
From InsideEVs. The updated 2025 Tesla Model Y’s most obvious change is its new face. Instead of two headlights, you get a sleek horizontal light bar across the front, much like the Tesla Cybertruck, or the upcoming Tesla Cybercab. Below the light bar is a completely new front fascia that Tesla says is more aerodynamic…
From InsideEVs. On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, we discuss the new Tesla Model Y, Toyota’s EV pivot and a recent Rivian R1T road trip. That’s kind of a wild question, when you think about it. What could the biggest automaker in the world learn from a company that barely existed 20 years ago?…
From InsideEVs. This ain’t no joke folks, these batteries swap very quickly — watch in real-time as the car maneuvers itself into the swap station, and removes and replaces its battery — all in less than five minutes. Also, Nio says there have been some improvements to the stations themselves. Nio says the swap can…