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I Drove Slate’s $25,000 Electric Truck. It Could Be A Real Game-Changer

InsideEVs finally got to drive the Slate Truck. Despite the budget price, this simple EV feels planted, solid, and comfortable.

By Jens Meiners

First Drives -

EVgo Will Install Tesla Superchargers At Its Charging Stations

By Nico DeMattia

News -

Toyota’s Next Generation Hybrid Batteries Promise Lower Cost, Better Performance

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech -

Here’s What Autobahn Speeds Do To EV Range

By Andrei Nedelea

Range / Efficiency -

Zoox's Autonomous Pod Without A Steering Wheel Wants Your Money Now

Zoox said on Wednesday that it will start charging for rides on August 10, in a milestone for the company and broader industry.

News - Aug 5 -

Some Owners Say Tesla's New FSD Update Is Causing Their Cars' Computers To Overheat

Some Tesla owners running FSD V14 Lite claim the update is causing issues.

News - Aug 5 -

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV's Performance Makes No Sense for a 6,000-LB SUV

It's difficult to believe that something so heavy can accelerate faster than some of the most extreme performance cars in the world.

News - Aug 5 -

After Years Of Delays, Aptera Is Finally Preparing To Build Customer Cars

It only plans to build 40 units at first, which will do little to fulfill its 50,000 reservation backlog.

News - Aug 5 -

Rivian Is Adding A Second Shift To The R2 Assembly Line. Here’s Why It Matters

The American EV startup started delivering customer-spec R2s in June. It’s now gearing up to do double shifts in Illinois.

Manufacturing / Production - Aug 5 -

Oregon's EV Rebates Are Back. Here's How To Get Up To $7,500

The state is offering lower rebates this year, but some EV owners can still get $7,500, offsetting the cancelled federal tax credit.

News - Aug 5 -

Lucid Delays Cosmos EV To 2027 As Part Of Turnaround Plan

"We will not repeat the mistakes of the past by bringing a product to market before it is ready," Lucid's CEO said on Tuesday.

News - Aug 4 -

Best EVs

The Best EVs To Buy In March 2026: Our Favorites In Every Category

Automakers have been culling uncompetitive electric models. But the best of the best are still going strong, with great tech at good prices.

Features

The Best Used EVs In 2026: Reliable, Affordable Options For Every Shopper

Want the latest technology without a new-car price tag? Check out our guide to the best, most affordable options for every shopper.

Buying Advice

The 16 Cheapest Electric Cars In 2026

High gas prices got you down? From the Tesla Model 3 to the new Chevy Bolt, these are the cheapest new EVs you can buy in America.

Buying Advice

Pilot, GM, and EVgo Now Have 300 EV Charging Stations Nationwide

After joining forces to build charging stations across America, Pilot, GM, and EVGo now have 300 total locations nationwide.

News - Aug 4 -

Porsche CEO Confirms The Electric 718 Is Still Coming

Michael Leiters says the delayed electric Boxster and Cayman remain in development as the brand works to attract new buyers.

News - Aug 4 -

Nissan Wants You To Relax With Its New Electric Camper Van That Fits 4 And Packs 408-Mile Range

Nissan partnered with German outfitter Eifelland to create the Relax. Its 87 kWh battery eliminates the need for external power.

News - Aug 4 -

EVgo Is Adding Over 500 New Fast Chargers Where Millions Of Americans Already Shop

One of the largest charging operators is adding stalls where Americans spend some time away from their EVs: shopping centers.

Charging - Aug 4 -

Elon Musk Hurts Tesla More Than China Ties Hurt BYD, Survey Finds

New data from Europe suggests the Tesla boss is a bigger liability to the automaker's reputation than BYD’s links to the Chinese state.

News - Aug 4 -

BYD Claims Its New EV Can Go 683 Miles On A Charge—And Add Hundreds More In 5 Minutes

The Denza Z9S is billed as the world’s longest-range EV. The Lucid Air would like to have a word.

China - Aug 4 -

Audi's New A2 E-Tron Is Its Cheapest EV—And The Most Efficient Car It Has Ever Made

With the optional efficiency package, the LFP-powered compact EV got close to 5 miles/kWh in preliminary testing.

Range / Efficiency - Aug 4 -

Latest reviews

I Drove Slate’s $25,000 Electric Truck. It Could Be A Real Game-Changer

InsideEVs finally got to drive the Slate Truck. Despite the budget price, this simple EV feels planted, solid, and comfortable.

I Drove An Original Tesla Model S To See If It's Still Worth Buying In 2026

I Think The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Is The Best Three-Row EV Value. But That Might Not Be Enough

Latest features

EVs Don’t Need This Gas Car Feature. So Why Do So Many Still Have It?

The start/stop button isn't technically necessary in a car without an engine. But car some companies are keeping it around anyway.

I Drove Slate’s $25,000 Electric Truck. It Could Be A Real Game-Changer

EVgo Will Install Tesla Superchargers At Its Charging Stations

Toyota’s Next Generation Hybrid Batteries Promise Lower Cost, Better Performance

Here’s What Autobahn Speeds Do To EV Range

Zoox's Autonomous Pod Without A Steering Wheel Wants Your Money Now

Some Owners Say Tesla's New FSD Update Is Causing Their Cars' Computers To Overheat

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV's Performance Makes No Sense for a 6,000-LB SUV

After Years Of Delays, Aptera Is Finally Preparing To Build Customer Cars

Rivian Is Adding A Second Shift To The R2 Assembly Line. Here’s Why It Matters

Oregon's EV Rebates Are Back. Here's How To Get Up To $7,500

Lucid Delays Cosmos EV To 2027 As Part Of Turnaround Plan

The Best EVs To Buy In March 2026: Our Favorites In Every Category

The Best Used EVs In 2026: Reliable, Affordable Options For Every Shopper

The 16 Cheapest Electric Cars In 2026

Pilot, GM, and EVgo Now Have 300 EV Charging Stations Nationwide

Porsche CEO Confirms The Electric 718 Is Still Coming

Nissan Wants You To Relax With Its New Electric Camper Van That Fits 4 And Packs 408-Mile Range

EVgo Is Adding Over 500 New Fast Chargers Where Millions Of Americans Already Shop

Elon Musk Hurts Tesla More Than China Ties Hurt BYD, Survey Finds

BYD Claims Its New EV Can Go 683 Miles On A Charge—And Add Hundreds More In 5 Minutes

Audi's New A2 E-Tron Is Its Cheapest EV—And The Most Efficient Car It Has Ever Made

I Drove Slate’s $25,000 Electric Truck. It Could Be A Real Game-Changer

I Drove An Original Tesla Model S To See If It's Still Worth Buying In 2026

I Think The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Is The Best Three-Row EV Value. But That Might Not Be Enough

EVs Don’t Need This Gas Car Feature. So Why Do So Many Still Have It?

I Was Worried When My Parents Went Full EV, But They Proved Me Wrong

The Ferrari Luce EV Proves The Haters Wrong

Mercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went 'Too Far' With Removing Buttons

Rivian's Also E-Bike Kicks Off Deliveries Soon

The Rivian R2 Will Let You Drift Like Chris Harris Until the Tires Blow Up

EVs Don’t Need This Gas Car Feature. So Why Do So Many Still Have It?

Telo Says Its Tiny EV Truck Can Tow More Than A Base Ford F-150

Volvo's New EX50 Will Be A Sub-$50,000 Tesla Model Y Fighter: Report

Ford Recalls 86,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs Over Flying Window Trim Risk