A daily roundup of EV news from some of EV Rider’s favorite websites and YouTube channels.
Inside EVs
- Smart’s Tiny Two-Door EV Is Back
on April 22, 2026It’s now called the Smart #2, and it promises a lot more range than the previous-generation Fortwo EV.
- The Humble Hauler Is A Cab-Less Autonomous Truck With 200 Miles Of Range
on April 22, 2026Humble Robotics built its first prototype in just under six months, and it’s now eyeing the $900 billion truck-based freight industry.
- GM Just Postponed The Next-Gen Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, And GMC Sierra EV: Report (Updated)
on April 21, 2026The current Silverado EV, Sierra EV, and Hummer EV won't get direct successors, General Motors confirmed on Wednesday.
- I Drove The ‘Old’ Zeekr 001. This Chinese EV Still Feels Like The Future
on April 21, 2026It’s already a five-year-old car by now, but it’s exceptionally good, especially for the price.
- 2027 Mercedes C-Class EV vs. 2027 BMW i3: Which Is Better?
on April 21, 2026One leans more toward luxury, while the other goes all-out on EV tech and breaking with tradition.
Automotive Addicts
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Brings 482 HP, 800-Volt Charging, and a High-Tech Luxury Cabin
on April 20, 2026Mercedes-Benz is officially giving the C-Class a full-electric counterpart, and it looks like the brand is not treating this one as some watered-down EV ...
- 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Limited Review & Test Drive
on April 16, 2026It’s apparent at this point that electric vehicles (EVs) aren’t going anywhere, and brands like Subaru appear to be doubling down on bringing additional ...
- 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Review & Test Drive
on April 3, 2026The electric vehicle (EV) market has leveled out for many reasons as of late, but such an environment hasn’t stopped manufacturers from innovating and ...
EV
- Nio CEO Defends Onvo L90 Refresh Nine Months After First Gen Launch
on April 22, 2026Nio founder and Chief Executive William Li admitted on Wednesday that the decision to refresh the Onvo L90 SUV less than nine months after launch would affect the interests of existing owners. The post Nio CEO Defends Onvo L90 Refresh Nine Months After First Gen Launch appeared first on EV.
- Tesla Increases Model Y Prices by €1,000 Across Key European Marketson April 22, 2026
Tesla increased the pricing of its best-selling model across several European markets on Wednesday. The post Tesla Increases Model Y Prices by €1,000 Across Key European Markets appeared first on EV.
- Canada’s Auto Lobby Warns of China’s ‘Weak or Non-Existent Labour Rights’on April 22, 2026
The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (CVMA) President Brian Kingston warned this week that Chinese automakers benefit from "weak or non-existent labour rights" that suppress wages and distort global competition. The post Canada’s Auto Lobby Warns of China’s ‘Weak or Non-Existent Labour Rights’ appeared first on EV.
- Lucid’s California Sales Rise 37% in Q1 as Gravity Lifts Pre-Launch Baselineon April 22, 2026
Lucid was the only pure EV maker to grow its California registrations in the first quarter of 2026, posting a 37.1% year-over-year increase while Tesla, Rivian and legacy automakers recorded steep declines. The post Lucid’s California Sales Rise 37% in Q1 as Gravity Lifts Pre-Launch Baseline appeared first on EV.
- Rivian Posts Steepest California Sales Decline of Any Top-30 Brand in Q1on April 22, 2026
Rivian saw its California new-vehicle registrations fall 35.9% year-over-year to 1,841 units in the first quarter of 2026, the steepest decline among any of the state's top 30 selling brands, according to data from the California New Car Dealers Association published Tuesday. The post Rivian Posts Steepest California Sales Decline of Any Top-30 Brand in Q1 appeared first on EV.
Motor1
- The Smart Car Is Finally Tiny Again
on April 22, 2026It has more than double the range of the old electric ForTwo.
- Hyundai Ioniq 3 Revealed: A Compact Electric Hatch We Can't Have
on April 20, 2026Hyundai's new electric hatchback is its first model in Europe to feature the Pleos Connect infotainment system—with buttons.
- Toyota: RAV4 EV Isn't Happening Anytime Soon
on April 20, 2026Toyota hasn't given much thought to making its best-selling SUV electric.
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Teslarati
- Why SpaceX just made a $60 billion bet on AI coding ahead of historic IPOon April 22, 2026
SpaceX has secured an option to acquire Cursor AI for $60 billion ahead of its historic IPO. The post Why SpaceX just made a $60 billion bet on AI coding ahead of historic IPO appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla just unlocked sales to 50,000+ government agencieson April 21, 2026
It marks a significant step in expanding Tesla's presence in the public sector, where procurement processes have traditionally slowed electric vehicle adoption. The post Tesla just unlocked sales to 50,000+ government agencies appeared first on TESLARATI.
- How much of SpaceX will Elon Musk own after IPO will surprise youon April 21, 2026
SpaceX's IPO filing confirms Musk will maintain his voting power to make key decisions for the company. The post How much of SpaceX will Elon Musk own after IPO will surprise you appeared first on TESLARATI.