Inside EVs

The electric hatchback returns, rising 300% from March 2018.
In the summer of 2018, InsideEVs first predicted the drop in Chevy Bolt EV inventories and sales for the U.S. market. We speculated that the primary reasons for this was a focus on exports to Canada and South Korea. This ended up …read more

Tesla may be dodging the depreciation doldrums facing most used EVs.
Large luxury sedans are notorious for losing a lot of their value as soon as they become “used,” and electric vehicles may have an even greater reputation for that. But the Tesla Model S, now in its seventh year of …read more

The China-based EV company tries to keep its momentum with Shanghai Auto Show announcements.
Coming off of a warm reception in 2018, NIO is planning some announcements this month at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, including what looks like a concept car that previews an upcoming sedan.

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Duke Energy intends to leverage the charging infrastructure in North Carolina
Duke Energy proposes $76 million charging program, which would be the largest in North Carolina (and in the Southeast) if the proposal will be approved by the state regulators.
In brief, the idea is to incentivize the installation of around new …read more

Just 204 miles (328 km) of EPA range
We were waiting of the first series produced all-electric Audi e-tron for quite some time (deliveries in the U.S. from May) and were hoping that such a company will deliver range and performance comparable to Tesla Model X, but after the most recent …read more

All-new or heavily redesigned – it will be a strong contender
According to Renault design boss Laurens van den Acker, the upcoming new Renault ZOE will be a “heavy phase two design rather than a new car from the ground up,”.
In other words, it could be a significant upgrade over the …read more

Who said the Germans don’t have a sense of humor? Look at those “exhausts.”

A brand mainly known for creating exciting two-door sports cars, Porsche has expanded its portfolio to include three SUVs, a sedan, and even a wagon. Later this year, the lineup will further grow to include another sedan, …read more

Includes 3 plug-in hybrids and 2 electric cars.
There are three fuel-burning models, three DM models and two EV models hitting the market at the event. Fuel-burning models, including the BYD Tang six-seater, the Qin Pro and the new Song MAX, are priced from RMB79,900 to RMB159,900. Three DM models, namely, …read more

Additional body styles are under consideration for the next-gen, EV-only Macan.

It’s a known fact by now that Porsche will ditch the combustion engine altogether for the next-generation Macan due to come out in 2021. That won’t spell the end of the ICE-powered model as the current-generation crossover will peacefully coexist …read more

Tesla fans may be jealous of Top Gear’s “ultimate Tesla day out.”
Top Gear — much like InsideEVs and many other electric car enthusiasts and members of the automotive press — attended the recent Tesla Model Y reveal event. If you’ve never attended one of these trips, we can tell you …read more