From InsideEVs. Historically expensive electric cars are now a bargain, thanks to the expiring EV tax credit and hefty manufacturer incentives. Price parity between electric and combustion vehicles has launched electric-vehicle sales into the stratosphere in the few markets that have reached that elusive milestone. The logic is simple: Electric cars may be cleaner, cheaper…
From InsideEVs. That whole EV thing was fun while it lasted, right? America is going back to gas, as electric models from the Acura ZDX to the Nissan Ariya hit the chopping block. Patrick and Tim break down how we got to this moment, and why electric cars are here to stay. Plus, BMW announced…
From InsideEVs. The great EV pullback has begun. And the latest casualty is Ram’s electric pickup truck. Patrick and Tim debate whether canceling the 1500 REV was the right move—and whether the brand’s gas-powered EREV pickup can pick up the slack. Plus, U.S. regulators opened an investigation into whether Tesla’s electronic door handles are defective…
From InsideEVs. Back in 2010, when the Leaf debuted, electric cars were still seen as lame, tree-hugging experiments, and the Leaf didn’t do much to dispel the notion. It was slow, offered only around 100 miles of range and suffered from massive battery degradation because Nissan didn’t fit it with a battery cooling system. A…
From InsideEVs. Patrick just got back from IAA Mobility, Europe’s biggest auto show. We run through the expo’s biggest EV reveals, including the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology. Both are next-gen efforts with 400 miles of range, super-fast charging and way better tech than before. But are they enough to stand up…
From InsideEVs. Here’s How Long It Takes The BMW iX3 To Beat A Gas Car’s Carbon Footprint https://insideevs.com/news/768175/bmw-ix3-sustainability-co2-emissions/ The 2026 BMW iX3 Is An Efficiency Beast https://insideevs.com/news/767897/bmw-ix3-energy-efficiency-ceo/ The BMW iX3 Prototype Blew Us Away https://insideevs.com/reviews/762593/bmw-ix3-neue-klasse-drive/ This Electric SUV Could Be BMW’s Best Yet https://insideevs.com/reviews/762386/bmw-ix3-prototype-drive-test/ Sign up for InsideEV’s Newsletter to get our content sent straight…
From InsideEVs. Tesla’s “Master Plan Part IV” dropped this week, filled with vague notions about “sustainable abundance” and lacking the concrete goals of Tesla’s prior mission statements. Patrick and Tim break down what it says about Tesla right now—and whether the X post was written by Grok. Then, they discuss August’s EV surge, led by…
From InsideEVs. The Tesla Model Y is the world’s best-selling electric vehicle and the model everybody’s trying to beat. But can the overhauled 2026 Model Y live up to the hype—and counteract the Elon Musk Effect? Tesla just launched its first-ever redesign of the Model Y, with more range, refreshed styling and a much-needed interior…
From InsideEVs. Two more car companies are scaling back their plans for the future. But is that the right move? On today’s show, Patrick and Tim discuss the news that Stellantis is shelving its hands-off, eyes-off driver assistance program. The company has been a laggard on EVs, but it’s also dealing with a lot of…
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From InsideEVs. Porsche is making a big bet on electrification. While the EV market is in a bit of a state of flux, Porsche is standing by their decision to electrify their lineup begging with this: the second-generation Porsche Macan. The new Macan clearly has some big shoes to fill, so we had Editor in…
From InsideEVs. This week, we sit down for a fascinating conversation with Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe. R.J. takes us back to the startup’s origins in 2009 and talks about what he’s working on next, like the R2, R3, R4 and R5. He breaks down how AI is revolutionizing self-driving technology and explains where…
From InsideEVs. A three-row crossover SUV isn’t something you dream of driving. Most of them offer the dynamic excellence of a minivan, just with less practicality. You often end up in one because you have to—maybe you’ve got kids and tons of gear to haul around on the regular, or you have to be prepared…
From InsideEVs. BYD’s $8,000 car, the Seagull, was once China’s best selling car for a reason. And, I wanted to know that reason; the mere mention of “Seagull” would send flocks of curious readers desperate to know: Is this car any good? So, earlier this year, I ventured out to find out if the Seagull…
From InsideEVs. This week, Ford announced it’s "Model T" – a whole new assembly process that it promises will revolutionize the industry. Staff Writer Suvrat Kothari traveled to Kentucky for the reveal, and the boys discuss his findings, including Ford’s new $30k EV truck. Next, Tim and Patrick talk about EV adoption rates around the…
From InsideEVs. While we all love our pure electric vehicles, "we", the audience of InsideEVs, does not represent the majority of the United States. The fact is – many people still aren’t ready to switch to electric-only vehicles yet due to a variety of factors (or excuses) that we’re all familiar with. Those folks need…
From InsideEVs. Your favorite odd couple is back: me and Editor-in-Chief Patrick George. This time we’re behind the wheel of something that actually may have more of a bearing on U.S. market cars — the Lynk & Co 900. This plug-in hybrid promises to hit all the right notes of an electric car melded with…
From InsideEVs. Summer is hot, and so are the tariffs and supply chain hang-ups, baby! Patrick and Tim discuss how the unique challenges facing EV upstarts Lucid, Rivian and Slate in the Trumpian era of tariffs. They then preview Ford’s big announcement set for Monday in Louisville, where the automaker is supposed to show off…
From InsideEVs. Range Rover Sport PHEV Is Too Heavy To Cope With Moose Test https://www.motor1.com/news/630033/range-rover-sport-moose-test/ 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Debuts With PHEV Variant, Twin-Turbo V8 https://www.motor1.com/news/584938/2023-land-rover-range-rover-sport-debuts/ All-New 2023 Range Rover Sport PHEV Debuts, EV Coming In Two Years’ Time https://insideevs.com/news/585185/2023-range-rover-sport-phev-ev/ Sign up for InsideEV’s Newsletter to get our content sent straight to your…
From InsideEVs. Forget Scheduled Heating, The NIO ET9 Can Shake The Snow Off Its Body https://insideevs.com/news/709161/nio-et9-ev-shakes-snow-off-trick-suspension/ Nio ET9 Flagship Brings Steer-By-Wire, 600kW Charging, Tons Of Tech https://insideevs.com/news/702520/nio-et9-flagship-brings-steer-by-wire-600-kw-charging-tons-tech/ Sign up for InsideEV’s Newsletter to get our content sent straight to your inbox: https://www.insideEVs.com/newsletter/ 00:00 – Nio ET9 First Drive Review Intro 00:19 – Nio ET9 First…
From InsideEVs. Patrick and Tim kick off this week’s show by talking about one area of the EV world that isn’t slowing down—and that’s charging. The U.S. is adding fast chargers at a record pace this year, despite the end of the EV tax credit and other headwinds. Then they unpack the EPA’s controversial proposal…
From InsideEVs. As a native Angelino, I’ve seen my city survive many crises. When the Dodgers won the World Series, we stood tall in the ashes of our celebration, just as tall as we did when Pokémon GO compelled a raft of citizens to aimlessly walk our city and do zero work for weeks. The…
From InsideEVs. Patrick and Tim start the show with the latest from General Motors’ earnings. EV sales are up across brands like Cadillac, but profits are down thanks to Trump’s tariffs. Then they recap Tesla’s Q2 earnings. They debate whether Tesla’s upcoming cheaper car—which Elon Musk just admitted is “just a Model Y”—is enough to…
From InsideEVs. AMG really went all-out to simulate not only the sound but also the feel of a V-8 in its upcoming EV, and the result is great. When Mercedes invited us a few weeks ago for a shotgun ride in a prototype of its upcoming all-electric model from AMG, we were more excited than…
From InsideEVs. Nio’s Firefly EV arrives in Europe with solid branding and a fun-to-drive chassis. Oh, and it swaps batteries too. 00:00 – Introduction 00:40 – Nio Firefly Suspension & Handling 00:58 – Nio Firefly Size Comparison 01:50 – Nio Firefly Interior 02:15 – Nio Firefly Battery Size Chinese automaker Nio has a problem. Nio’s…
From InsideEVs. This week, Tim and guest host Suvrat break down Lucid’s entry into the robotaxi space. Uber agreed to invest $300 million into the EV startup and buy 20,000 of its Gravity SUVs. Then the guys recap a ton of battery news that dropped this week, including GM’s new LFP plant and why it…
From InsideEVs. The Uncharted is Subaru’s fashionable new EV with 300+ miles of range and a feature-packed cabin. Subaru sold more than 12,000 units of the Solterra last year in the U.S. In the first six months of this year, sales are already up by about 21%, despite the electric crossover itself being somewhat mediocre.…
From InsideEVs. It walks like a CLA and talks like a CLA, but under the skin it’s more Silicon Valley than Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch an all-new, third generation of its small, streamlined sedan, the CLA. It will, for the first time, be available as a pure electric vehicle, which I got…
From InsideEVs. 2025 Volvo EX30: What Do You Want To Know? https://insideevs.com/reviews/760727/2025-volvo-ex30-ama/ One Of The Most Exciting New Affordable EVs May Get Derailed Soon https://insideevs.com/news/760603/volvo-ex30-tariff-impact/ Volvo EX30 Begins Very Timely Production In Europe https://insideevs.com/news/757730/volvo-ex30-production-begins-in-europe/ The 20 Best-Selling EVs Of 2024 In Europe https://insideevs.com/news/749421/best-selling-evs-europe-2024/ Sign up for InsideEV’s Newsletter to get our content sent straight to…
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…