A daily roundup of EV news from some of EV Rider’s favorite websites and YouTube channels.
Inside EVs
- The Rolls-Royce Spectre Gets Big Update. But You Wouldn’t Know It
on June 2, 2026It now goes farther, charges faster, and responds more sharply, but the design remains mostly untouched.
- Lucid Is Recalling Its Cheapest EV Because It May Lose Power While Driving
on June 2, 2026The Lucid Air Pure inverter’s internal components may get damaged over time, leading to signal interruptions.
- The Company That Builds The iPhone Just Unveiled A Tesla Model Y Competitor
on June 2, 2026It’s no Apple Car, but Foxconn’s Cavira gets an LFP battery and a dual-motor powertrain that can deliver up to 468 horsepower.
- Tesla Is Selling Discounted Used Cybertrucks Now
on June 2, 2026The cheapest used Cybertruck in Tesla’s inventory is less than $67,000. Is that enough to convince buyers, though?
- I Took A Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV On A Roadtrip. It Made Gas Feel Financially Irresponsible
on June 1, 2026My electric road trip in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 showed how EVs can help beat high gas prices—even at pricey fast chargers.
Automotive Addicts
- GMC Hummer X Concepts Shrink the Giant EV Formula Into a More Appealing Off-Road Package
on May 29, 2026For years, the GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV have represented the extreme end of the off-road electric vehicle spectrum. They are massive, powerful, and packed with technology, but their Full Article »
- Ferrari’s $640K Luce EV Already Has the Internet Divided as Hamilton and Leclerc Try to Sell the Vision
on May 28, 2026Ferrari has never been a company afraid to stir emotions, but the new Luce EV may be the boldest gamble Maranello has taken in decades. Long before the first customer Full Article »
- Tesla Patent Reveals Panoramic Glass Roof That Could Keep EV Cabins Dramatically Cooler
on May 27, 2026Anyone who has spent time inside a modern EV during the summer knows the downside of those beautiful panoramic glass roofs. They look sleek, flood the cabin with natural light, Full Article »
- 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door EV Brings 1,153 Horsepower and a Simulated V8 Soul
on May 20, 2026Mercedes-AMG is officially entering a new era, and it is doing so without quietly fading into the background of the EV movement. The all-new 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door EV arrives Full Article »
- New Car Preview: 2027 Lexus TZ Brings Three-Row EV Luxury to the Family SUV Space with a Surprising LFA Twist
on May 7, 2026Lexus is finally stepping into a part of the EV market that feels long overdue, and it is doing so with something that looks far more substantial than a simple Full Article »
- 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric Debuts with Up to 1139 HP and Supercar Speed in an SUV Shape
on April 24, 2026Porsche has officially pulled the cover off the 2026 Cayenne Coupe Electric, giving its new electric luxury SUV a sleeker roofline and an even stronger style-forward edge. The formula is Full Article »
EV
- Rivian Stock Matches Longest Winning Streak Since December 2025
on June 2, 2026Rivian shares climbed for a ninth straight session on Tuesday morning, the EV maker's longest winning streak in six months, as investors positioned for the start of customer deliveries of its mass-market R2 model next week. The post Rivian Stock Matches Longest Winning Streak Since December 2025 appeared first on EV.
- XPeng to Start Assembling Fourth Model in Europe ‘Soon,’ CEO Sayson June 2, 2026
XPeng's founder and CEO He Xiaopeng announced on Monday that the Chinese automaker will produce a fourth vehicle at Magna Steyr's facility in Graz, Austria — extending a partnership that began late last year. The post XPeng to Start Assembling Fourth Model in Europe ‘Soon,’ CEO Says appeared first on EV.
- Uber To Launch Robotaxi Pilot This Year In Spain With WeRideon June 2, 2026
WeRide and Uber announced on Tuesday the launch of Spain's first commercial robotaxi pilot in the Region of Madrid — a move that also represents their first joint European market entry. The post Uber To Launch Robotaxi Pilot This Year In Spain With WeRide appeared first on EV.
- Nio’s Fifth-Generation Swap Station Adds Battery Capacity to Handle a Wider Lineupon June 2, 2026
Nio Inc.'s fifth-generation battery swap station will add battery-compartment capacity to accommodate a vehicle and battery lineup that has grown far more complex than the network was first built to serve. The post Nio’s Fifth-Generation Swap Station Adds Battery Capacity to Handle a Wider Lineup appeared first on EV.
- Tesla GigaBerlin Chief Says Car Production Will Last ‘a Very Long Time’on June 2, 2026
Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg chief André Thierig said the company will continue building cars "for a very long time," even as it expands into AI, robotics, and energy. The post Tesla GigaBerlin Chief Says Car Production Will Last ‘a Very Long Time’ appeared first on EV.
Motor1
- Lamborghini Boss: Delaying EVs Was 'The Right Way To Go'
on May 28, 2026Stephan Winkelmann has zero regrets about pushing back the launch of Lambo's first electric cars.
- This Is Ferrari's First EV: The Luce
on May 25, 2026The Ferrari Luce makes its long-anticipated debut with a radical design, an awesome interior, and over 1,000 horsepower.
- Audi's Weirdest Car Is Back On The Road Again: Video
on May 20, 2026Before the new Audi A2 E-Tron debuts later this year, the company is testing its first prototypes.
Clean Technica
- XPENG Sales Up 4% Month Over Month, Down 4% Year Over Yearon June 2, 2026
XPENG is still struggling to find another big growth spurt. Its start to 2026 has not been great from a straight sales perspective. It’s mostly been a matter of trying to maintain a level of stability rather than reaching for the kind of growth it’s seen in recent years. With ... [continued] The post XPENG Sales Up 4% Month Over Month, Down 4% Year Over Year appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- NIO Sales Soar 62% in Mayon June 2, 2026
NIO had another great month. With 37,705 sales in May, it had 62.3% growth year over year. Month over month, it had 28.4% growth. Across the first five months of the year, NIO reached 150,526 sales, a whopping 68.7% increase year over year. The sales split by brand was as ... [continued] The post NIO Sales Soar 62% in May appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- BYD Takes On Crash Liability When Its Driver-Assist System Is Active!on June 1, 2026
As Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) has gotten better and users have claimed they never have to intervene, I’ve thought, that’s great if you like that, but it doesn’t really mean anything for the market until Tesla is willing to take on liability in the event of a crash. That’s ... [continued] The post BYD Takes On Crash Liability When Its Driver-Assist System Is Active! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Teslarati
- SpaceX’s amended S-1 is sparking a major Tesla merger conversationon June 2, 2026
A single line in SpaceX's amended S-1 just sent Tesla stock down 5% in one day. The post SpaceX’s amended S-1 is sparking a major Tesla merger conversation appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla’s European Comeback: Registrations soar in May as recovery gains momentumon June 1, 2026
Tesla is staging a powerful rebound in Europe. New vehicle registrations surged dramatically across multiple key markets in May 2026, signaling a strong recovery from the challenges of 2025. Data released this week show double- and triple-digit year-over-year gains in several countries, driven by refreshed Model Y production, supportive policies, high fuel prices, and renewed The post Tesla’s European Comeback: Registrations soar in May as recovery gains momentum appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla plans ingenious improvement to one of its best featureson June 1, 2026
Tesla is planning to improve one of the best features on its lineup of cars, a new patent shows. Tesla’s massive glass roof on its premium models is among the coolest additions to the all-electric vehicles, but the design certainly has its complaints, especially from those who live in even slightly warm climates. Tesla has The post Tesla plans ingenious improvement to one of its best features appeared first on TESLARATI.