Can sodium-ion batteries really take off in America?

New from me @insideevs.com: Ford’s new LFP battery plant is key to affordable EVs. But it’s a tough time for battery plants, and this one’s ties China make things extra-complicated: insideevs.com/news/763490/...

On this week's @insideevs.com Plugged-In Podcast, @cablenews.bsky.social and I have a lot of fun recapping this week's biggest EV news: - Toyota's electric comeback (goodbye bZ4X, hello bZ) - GM's cheap LMR batteries - The GOP's plan to kill the EV tax credit tinyurl.com/ve2v3hur

Everything's totally fine in the car business and nobody's panicking at all on this week's episode of the Plugged-In Podcast with me and @patrickgeorge.bsky.social We discuss: Tariffs and the EV future, Q1's winners/losers in the EV market & how nobody can find Toyota hybrids tinyurl.com/yb9dkymm

Even if you're already exhausted by coverage of Trump's incoming auto tariffs, give my boss @patrickgeorge.bsky.social's story here a read. Hyundai's enormous new Metaplant shows that the tariffs are inescapable, even for companies with amazing timing and gleaming new U.S. plants.

The Fisker Ocean saga continues. Really cool story on @insideevs.com about the Bronx repair shop servicing NYC's newest, and weirdest, Uber car.

EV maker Polestar evidently wants to scoop up buyers who are over Tesla. Taken together, this deal should drastically drop the monthly cost of a Polestar 3 lease. insideevs.com/news/751665/...

Great interview by Mack at @insideevs.com on the Sony-Honda Afeela 1: "After sitting down for a half-hour virtual interview with Sony-Honda Mobility's president, I have more concerns than ever about this project." insideevs.com/features/751...

We're convinced Hyundai took a certain Subaru playbook to bring to the EV world with the all-new Ioniq 5 XRT. And after sliding one around some dirt roads, we're also convinced the idea is going to appeal to a lot of people. insideevs.com/reviews/7510...

If you're catching up on podcasts over the holiday weekend, the Plugged-In Podcast is a good one. (Though I am biased.) Me and @tlevin.bsky.social chat: --Ford's tough road ahead --Trump pulling the plug on charger funding --EVs with gas engines? Yes, really. Tune in! insideevs.com/features/750...

Extended-range EVs could be the solution that everyone—from range-conscious shoppers to automakers—is looking for. This and more on this week's Plugged-In Podcast. insideevs.com/features/750...

The Audi Q6 E-Tron is a big deal. We take a tour and break down its technology, infotainment and driving experience. insideevs.com/reviews/7506...

I, for one, am grateful Eric Adams will be free and available to produce more moments like this www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc9C...

Damn let’s go Cardle 1/5 Streak 1🔥 Total Score 18 🟢 🟢 🟢 cardle.boxbox.autos

This bit from my interview with Lucid Motors' CEO surprised me: He told me he'd love it if the vast majority of Lucid's business someday wasn't selling cars—but rather tech licensing. He wants Lucid to be like the "Intel Inside" for EVs. It makes sense, since cars are a notoriously crappy business

Trump just stepped up his attack on federal EV charger funding through the NEVI program. The Federal Highway Administration notified states that their plans to deploy EV infrastructure were no longer approved, and that they can't obligate funds pending new guidance. insideevs.com/news/749891/...

A couple of friends of mine have Tesla Model 3s and are looking to dump them. They haven't found anything they've liked. There are few choices out there to buy. If automakers want to pick up disgruntled Tesla buyers, the need to make better cars -- and fast. insideevs.com/features/749...

It's time for the @insideevs.com Tariff And Tax Credit Power Hour! (We actually talked about a bunch of other stuff too, like the Lucid Gravity's bonkers 400 kW charging, and GM turning a profit on EVs.) Enjoy!

The president has no authority to claw back funding for EV chargers, even if he wants to "Terminate The Green New Deal." Still, I've got to imagine the funding pause/review Trump ordered could disrupt states and charging companies as they plan out new stations. Any tips here--my DMs are open.

“Rivian, Tesla, the Chinese—we have a full-throttle focus on EV. And if you’re doing that as your 10% job as an [automaker], you’re going to be in rough shape in 10 years.” Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe sounds off on tax incentives, the Trump era and more in an interview: insideevs.com/news/748518/...

If you haven't heard me and @tlevin.bsky.social on the Plugged-In Podcast, you're missing out! This episode is our best yet. We're finally no longer recording in rented cars or our relatives' houses, and we talk Model Y, Toyota EVs, a Rivian road trip and more: open.spotify.com/episode/1KNJ...

U.S. EV sales grew to 1.3 million last year, claiming 8.1% market share. Cox expects EVs to hit 10% share this year. Not too shabby for an EV industry that's supposedly "stalling." The big winners: Hyundai, GM, Ford—and a surprise hit from Honda in the form of the Prologue.

On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: @tlevin.bsky.social slays his jet lag and I hijack a Volkswagen ID. Buzz to bring you the latest and greatest mobility news out of CES. You're welcome: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwoH...

Tesla needed this. But still TBD whether this update is enough to grow Model Y sales. It's already the world's best-selling car, after all. What Tesla really needs to not have a repeat of 2024's sales slump is a totally new car. And we still don't know exactly what that is or when it'll launch.

Great story here by @patrickgeorge.bsky.social on how Chinese EV makers are eating everyone's lunch. Stick around for the giant six-wheeled PHEV bus with a folding helicopter in the trunk. Yes, really.

Does this prove the power of brand? People have been wanting EVs from Honda and Toyota, who have been slow to the game. Or is it the power of CarPlay? Honda Prologue has it. Its Chevy Blazer EV cousin doesn't.

2024 was a wild year for EVs, but also a year of massive growth. On today's @insideevs.com Plugged-In Podcast, @patrickgeorge.bsky.social and I discuss the year's winners and losers, early EV sales numbers, charger growth, and offer our predictions for 2025. insideevs.com/features/746...

On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: --Big stuff from our favorite automotive news source, the Deutsche Bank investor reports --Lucid has an SUV now --We discuss how we decided on the best EVs of 2024 --The merits of buying a new Hyundai from Jeff Bezos, or Hyundai's terrible dealers

The pitfalls of EV ownership are often never more obvious than when you're fast-charging in public. Long lines, inconsistent prices, tons of payment apps, software headaches... it's not always great. But what about battery-swapping? We tried it. It may be the future: insideevs.com/features/743...

It's a big day here at InsideEVs! Because you demanded it, our weekly podcast is back as The Plugged-In Podcast. Each week, journalists @patrickgeorge.bsky.social, @tlevin.bsky.social and friends, experts and industry luminaries discuss the biggest news in the electric revolution and beyond.

Chevy Equinox EV went 356 miles (!) in a range test by @edmunds.com Not bad, Chevy Equinox. Not bad at all. insideevs.com/news/742513/...

Trump's proposed tariffs would hit a rare bright spot for EV affordability: the Mexico-made Chevy Equinox EV. At $27,500 post tax credit, it's the cheapest EV with over 300 miles of range you can buy. insideevs.com/news/742340/...

Circa 2030, replacing an EV battery pack will cost no more than replacing an internal combustion engine insideevs.com/news/742022/...

Amazing how Hyundai Motor Group has lapped rivals when it comes to Tesla NACS-equipped EVs. By my count, it has five officially coming soon, matching Tesla's lineup. More are no doubt on the way. What's the holdup with other brands? insideevs.com/news/742221/... @insideevs.bsky.social

U.S. automakers wrote a letter to Trump pleading for regulations that are "predictable" and "stable." insideevs.com/news/741977/...

Good get from @tlevin.bsky.social as one exec finally speaks out about the plan to axe EV tax credits: it’s dumb! insideevs.com/news/741881/...

I had kinda written off Mercedes-Benz's EV efforts after its EQ cars flopped. But the next-gen CLA-Class will be one of the most fascinating cars on sale: two plugs, hyper-efficient, two battery chemistries, 48v hybrid option too: insideevs.com/news/741249/... and insideevs.com/news/741191/...

Great primer on what’s at stake if the EV tax credits vanish from Tim Levin @insideevs.bsky.social: insideevs.com/news/741174/...