Publisher
Stories with reporting from InsideEVs, ranked by what is gaining ground now. Each story links to the original articles.
BMW is preparing a sportier M version of its new electric iX3 crossover, with a redesigned electric motor and other performance upgrades. The evidence provides no power or range figures for the variant.
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, an electric four-door grand tourer and its first production vehicle since the brand’s restart. Coverage describes it as a continuation of the divisive Type 00 concept’s design. Reported prices differ by market: around €165,000 in one report and around $300,000 in another.
Mercedes-Benz says its electric-vehicle sales rose 61% year over year in the third quarter. One in four new Mercedes cars sold during the quarter had a plug.
German regulators support approving Tesla’s Full Self Driving system for use across Europe, but want Tesla to change the product’s name. The name Full Self Driving is at issue in the regulatory process.
BMW’s iX4 electric crossover is reported to offer more than 400 miles of range, close to the iX3’s 434-mile range. It is BMW’s first electric crossover called the iX4.
Tesla and Elon Musk are pushing European regulators to approve Full Self-Driving, arguing that delays cost lives. Scientists say they have no evidence supporting that claim.
Deliveries of the Dodge Charger Daytona EV fall nearly 90% compared with the prior year, with fewer than 800 delivered this year. The drop concerns the electric version of Dodge’s muscle car.
Tesla has expanded its Powershare Home Backup feature to the Model 3 and Model Y, allowing their batteries to provide household power during an outage. The feature was previously available only on the Cybertruck. Coverage says it requires a Powerwall 3; one report adds that Tesla guarantees support only for cars ordered since October 1.
Porsche ends its plans for a gasoline-powered 718 sports car after changing direction on the model. The decision follows a period of uncertainty over the car’s powertrain.
The Rivian R2’s Pet Mode lets owners monitor their dog through a live stream or receive periodic status photos on their phone.
Honda plans to test wireless electric-vehicle charging on a stretch of highway near Tokyo in 2027. The charging equipment is built into the road, rather than requiring drivers to plug in while parked.
Reports say Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Sportback EV is priced nearly $8,000 above the entry-level 2027 Nissan Leaf. One report gives the Mitsubishi’s starting price as $37,745.
Jaguar's first electric car post its controversial rebrand has arrived. It's just as polarizing as you'd expect.
Gasoline shortages are prompting Russian buyers to choose more electric cars and plug-in hybrids, many of them made in China. The trend is increasing EV and PHEV market share in Russia.
Ionna CEO Seth Cutler says car buyers need better education about EV range and charging, and the company aims to help dealers sell electric vehicles. The story focuses on the role of dealer education in EV adoption.
Despite the $130,000 price tag, Jaguar says that the U.S. and Canada are its most important markets for the Type 01 sedan.
Jaguar says it does not need everyone to approve of its new direction, according to executive Rawdon Glover. The company frames that direction as aimed at its intended customers rather than broad appeal.
I drove Kia's newest and cheapest EV. With up to 321 miles of range, it's a great value.
The Jaguar Type 01 is presented as a 1,000-horsepower vehicle with a high price and limited practicality. Its appeal may be divisive among potential buyers.
The story surveys electric vehicles with household power outlets and vehicle-to-load capability, which can supply power without burning fuel.
