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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

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

By Mack Hogan

Breakthrough Awards -

Rivian’s New Autonomy Tech Arrives: Is This the Breakthrough It Needs?

By Patrick George

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Why Jaguar Can't Go Back From Its Most Shocking Design Ever

By Brett Berk

Industry Outlook -

Woman Orders Waymo In Los Angeles For Her Daughter. When She Gets In, There’s A Man Already Inside … The Trunk

Dec 17 -

Woman Orders Waymo In Atlanta. Then She Notices Traffic Start Behaving Oddly: ‘Calling The Waymo Like A Dog Is Killing Me’

Dec 14 -

'How Does Nobody Know This?’: Colorado Man Says His EV ‘Eats Tires.’ Then He Finds Out How To Get Free Tires

Dec 14 -

‘Don’t Talk Back To Me, Little Miss’: Woman Parks Next To A Tesla. Then The Driver Falsely Accuses Her Of Crossing The Line

Dec 13 -

Sorry, Early Rivian R2 Buyers: No Lidar Retrofit For You

There's no plan to retrofit early R2s with lidar, confirms Rivian.

News - Dec 17 -

Scout Motors Just Got A Big Step Closer To Bypassing Dealerships

Scout Motors is clear to sell its EVs and EREVs in Colorado directly to the consumer in Colorado. Will more states follow?

News - Dec 17 -

The EU's Decision to Cancel 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Leaves Automakers at Odds

Volvo opposes reverting the ban, while Volkswagen, Renault, and BMW have a different stance.

Technology

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.

Breakthrough Awards - Dec 17 -

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.

Breakthrough Awards - Dec 17 -

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?

Breakthrough Awards - Dec 17 -

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?

Breakthrough Awards - Dec 17 -

‘My Heart Rate Was Like 140 Resting:’ The Light Turns Green. Then A Tesla Runs It Going 80mph

Dec 12 -

‘Causing “Waymo” Problems Than Necessary!:’ Man Pulls Out Of San Francisco Garage. Then He Catches Waymos In A ‘Standoff’

Dec 12 -

‘I’m Not Smart Enough To Figure It Out’: Woman Gets Tesla Supercharger. Then She Realizes She Has No Idea How To Work It

Dec 11 -

‘Tessie Always Got My Back’: Woman Leaves Night Shift In Her Tesla. Then She Sleeps During The Solo Ride While It’s In FSD

Dec 11 -

‘My Truck Doesn’t Lose Kilometres When It Gets Cold Out Lol’: Cybertruck Driver Says It’s The Best Winter Car He’s Had

Dec 10 -

‘Any Car With A Heater Will Do That In An Hour’: Man Tries To Defrost His Tesla In The Snow. It Doesn’t Go Great

Dec 10 -

Best EVs

The Best 3-Row Electric SUVs and Vans You Can Buy in 2025: The Most Spacious & Versatile Long-Range EVs

Discover the best 3-row electric SUVs of 2025, ranked by experts—perfect for families who want the most comfort, range and technology.

Buying Advice

The Best Compact Electric SUVs To Buy In 2025

The small electric SUV segment is becoming increasingly crowded every day. We’re here to help look past the clutter with the best available options.

EV 101

The Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars of 2025: PHEVs With Great Electric Range And Gas Mileage

The best plug-in hybrid cars can offer outstanding fuel efficiency and enough all-electric range for the daily commute.

Features

Ford’s EV Reset Leaves A Multibillion-Dollar Hole In The Battery Industry

Plus, 16 states sue the Trump administration for freezing EV charging funds and Scout Motors gets license to sell directly to customers.

Critical Materials - Dec 17 -

Jaguar's Controversial Type 00 Drives Way Better Than You Think

Three motors, over 1,000 horsepower, and it's “the best riding car ever," according to one tester. Is Jaguar onto something after all?

News - Dec 17 -

The Ford E-Transit Van Is On Its Last Legs

The electric van’s replacement will still have a battery, but not one that will power it over significant distances.

Commercial Vehicles - Dec 17 -

The EU Has Officially Dropped The 2035 Gas Car Ban

Hybrids and plug-in hybrids will continue to be offered past 2035, but there’s a big box that needs to be ticked for that to happen.

Europe - Dec 17 -

The Smart Car Is Coming Back—This Time Fully Electric

After unveiling multiple much larger models, Smart reveals it’s testing an electric successor to the ForTwo.

News - Dec 17 -

Tesla Ordered To Rename Autopilot Or Face Sales Suspension In California

Regulators want to give Tesla one last chance to do right by renaming Autopilot—or face an outright sales suspension in the state.

News - Dec 16 -

Volkswagen Is Testing This Robotaxi With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals

The manufacturer says it’s using this driverless taxi prototype to gauge passenger reactions.

Autonomous Vehicles - Dec 16 -

Latest reviews

The 2026 Mercedes CLA-Class Is A Turning Point For EVs. Here's Five Things To Know

With around 400 miles of range, outstanding fast-charging and a compelling price tag, the CLA breaks new ground for EVs in America.

I Bought A Dodge Charger EV. It's Off To A Disastrous Start

This One Change Made The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Way Better

Latest features

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.

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

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

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