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Why BYD's 5-Minute Fast-Charging Is Our Technology Of The Year

A warning to any automakers slowing down in the EV race: Chinese giant BYD is making the impossible possible.

By Patrick George

Dec 19 2025 -

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Keeps Getting Everything Right

The competition is getting tougher, but the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is too. It's always a top Editor's Choice at InsideEVs. Here's why.

By Patrick George

Dec 17 2025 -

The 2026 Lucid Gravity Is A Do-It-All 3-Row Electric SUV

The Gravity's amazing driving dynamics, EV tech and packaging made it an Editor's Choice. But its high price and bugs were a turn off.

By Tim Levin

Dec 17 2025 -

The Tesla Model Y Is Still Hard To Beat. But Is It Really 2025's Best EV?

The Model Y is the best-selling EV on the planet for a reason. But is it a breakthrough?

By Kevin Williams

Dec 17 2025 -

The 2026 Cadillac Optiq Is An Incredible Luxury EV Value

The Optiq is a lovable compact EV with plenty of luxury, value and comfort. But is it the best EV this year had to offer?

By Suvrat Kothari

Dec 17 2025 -

2026 Breakthrough Awards: We've Tested Hundreds Of EVs. These Are The Best

We tested dozens of EVs to find out which ones are true breakthroughs, and which are also-rans. These are our Editor's Choice picks.

By Mack Hogan

Dec 17 2025 -

The 2026 Nissan Leaf Is An Affordable Joy. That's Why It's Our Breakthrough EV Of The Year

In a world of bloated, expensive, angry EVs, the charming and affordable Leaf stands out.

By Mack Hogan

Dec 15 2025 -

Why The Tesla NACS Revolution Is Our Technology Of The Year

The North American Charging System isn't just giving people Supercharger access. It's solving a real problem.

By Abigail Bassett

Dec 11 2024 -

The Chevy Equinox EV Is Our 2024 Breakthrough EV Of The Year

The biggest barrier to EV adoption is affordability. Chevy’s Equinox EV is breaking it down.

By Mack Hogan

Dec 11 2024 -

The Kia EV9 Does What Tesla And Rivian Couldn’t

Kia's three-row EV is an incredible car, and a huge achievement. Was this enough to propel it to a win?

By Tim Levin

Dec 11 2024 -

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is A Blast, But That's Not Enough

The ultra-quick Hyundai is the best performance EV ever, but that's not quite enough to earn it a Breakthrough Award.

By Tom Moloughney

Dec 11 2024 -

The 2025 Lucid Air Pure Is As Good As EVs Get Right Now

The Lucid Air is unquestionably great, especially in its most affordable Pure form. But it's not the car of the moment.

By Patrick George

Dec 11 2024 -

The Rivian R1S Is Better, But Still In Start-Up Mode

The updated-for-2025 R1S is certainly better, but Rivian needed a bigger leap to clinch a Breakthrough Award.

By Abigail Bassett

Dec 11 2024 -

The Tesla Cybertruck Was Too Caustic To Win

The Cybertruck’s technical breakthroughs were cool, but it’s not clear if they’ve made the truck—or world—better.

By Kevin Williams

Dec 11 2024 -

The Breakthrough Awards: How We Decided The Year's Best EV And More

We don’t want to just award what’s cool or exciting. We want to focus on the issue that matters most to our readers, and to buyers.

By Mack Hogan

Dec 11 2024 -

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