Is the 2026 Nissan Leaf An Affordable EV Comeback?

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,…

2025 Mercedes GLC Prototype Drive – What Are They Hiding?

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.…

2026 Toyota bZ Review: The EV SUV Toyota Finally Got Right?

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,…

2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack Review – Great Muscle Car, Bad EV?

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…

Shanghai 2025: How China’s Winning the EV Race + Musk is Out at Tesla? | InsideEVs Podcast Ep 22

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…

Slate’s Cheap $25K EV Truck Can Transform Into An SUV

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…

We Visited China – Its EVs Are Taking Over The World

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…

Kia’s PV5 Is The Modular, Electric Van Of The Future

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…

Kia EV2 Concept: The $30,000 EV Solution You Really Want

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…

Why Are Solid-State Batteries Taking SO LONG?!

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/

2026 Mercedes CLA-Class: A 500-Mile EV Plus A Hybrid Too

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:…

How To Save EVs From Politics – InsideEVs Podcast Ep 13

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…

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron Review: Audi’s Best EV Yet

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…

WTF Is Happening At Tesla? + Revel CEO On Charging In NYC – InsideEVs Podcast Ep 10

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…

The Only Car With A Built-In PS5! – Sony/Honda EV First Look

From InsideEVs. Can this joint venture from Sony and Honda rival the best on the market? We check out the Afeela to find out. Sony-Honda Afeela EV: A Built-In PlayStation 5 To Battle China’s Best https://insideevs.com/news/746327/sony-honda-afeela-ces-preview/ Sony Used a PS5 Controller To Drive Its New EV On Stage At CES https://insideevs.com/news/746327/sony-honda-afeela-ces-preview/ Sony Afeela EV Concept…

Why 2024 Was Huge for EVs: The Best Stories – InsideEVs Podcast Episode 4

From InsideEVs. Patrick and Tim recap all the best EV news of 2024, and discuss what to watch out for in 2025. The Best InsideEVs Stories Of 2024 https://insideevs.com/news/745557/insideevs-best-stories-roundup-2024/ The Breakthrough Awards: How We Decided The Year’s Best EV And More https://insideevs.com/features/743938/welcome-to-the-breakthrough-awards/ All The EVs And PHEVs That Lost The Federal Tax Credit In 2025…