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Europe’s Most Popular Plug-In Hybrid Last Year Was This BYD
The BYD Seal U was Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid last year. It was the model’s first full year on sale in Europe, but it was enough to overtake longstanding rivals. The Seal U sold over 70,000 units in 2025, and…
2027 Kia Niro Facelift Brings A New Face And Bigger Screens
The Kia Niro gets a mild facelift that brings a new face, subtle design tweaks and new tech inside. The model’s characteristic accent-colored C-pillar is out of the picture. Technical specifications will be revealed in March, but they’re expected to…
E-Bike Or Robotaxi: Which Is Cheaper?
Electric bikes are supposed to be the cheap, efficient alternative to cars. Robotaxis are supposed to be futuristic, complex, and expensive. But when one Austin commuter compared the cost of a short ride home, the math flipped that assumption completely,…
Why LFP Became The Dominant EV Battery Chemistry In 2025
LFP was the fastest growing battery chemistry in 2025, with demand increasing 48%, according to research firm RhoMotion. It has overtaken nickel-based packs to become the dominant battery chemistry in the world. China spearheaded this growth, followed by Europe and…
Germany’s New EV Subsidies Apply To Extended-Range EVs And Chinese Brands
Germany is officially reviving its EV subsidy program this month. Under the new rules, both extended-range EVs and Chinese-built electrified cars will be eligible for the incentive. The country expects more than 800,000 vehicles to benefit from the program. While…
Acura And The Industry’s Timing Problem
As the editor of InsideEVs, I don’t follow the gas-car market as closely as I once did. My colleagues at Motor1 will tell me all the time about new internal-combustion vehicles they’re testing, and my reaction is often: “That’s great! What is that?” But even…
Could This Be A High-Performance Electric ‘Halo’ Car?
Kia acknowledges it may be working on a sporty and emotional electric Stinger successor. The model will be the first to feature a new design direction for the Kia brand. The recent Meta Turismo concept offers a hint of what…