The Rivian R1T is marketed as an adventure truck, but some people want a pickup for work. And Mitch Dumke, who uploaded the 22-minute video embedded above, is one of them. He bought it about 15 months ago and put 24,000 miles on the electric truck doing everything from hauling trailers to carrying tools…

Though many people think that the electric vehicle industry is slowing down, sales numbers in the United States alone say otherwise. Now that the third quarter of 2023 is behind us, let's check in on how the various automakers are doing.   According to sales data analyzed by InsideEVs, during Q3 the 19 brands we…

The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have collectively infused billions of dollars into the electric vehicle industry in the United States. The IRA has enabled consumer incentives such as the $7,500 tax credit, while provisions in both policies have incentives for local battery production, and charging infrastructure expansion. Policymakers in Washington…

“If you’re replacing a damaged battery with a new one, suddenly, once you’ve added in the other costs in terms of labor and hire cars,” says Mark Fry, an engineering manager at Thatcham Research, “it’s just not always economical to repair the car.” A spokesman for the Association for British Insurers adds that there are…

As you bring out your puffer jackets, snow shovels, and cozy hot toddies for the onset of winter, it’s also the right time to think about how to manage the range of your electric car. While it’s no secret that cold weather reduces EV range, the range loss isn’t uniform across all models. Some EVs…

The Ford F-150 Lightning is the only traditional pickup truck on the market that happens to be all-electric. The Rivian R1T may have beaten it to market, but it's more adventure vehicle than a work truck, whereas the Lightning is basically America's best-selling pickup with a battery-powered drivetrain instead of a gas engine. But…

Toyota has long been accused of being a latecomer in the electric vehicle game. But this year, the Japanese automaker that made a name for itself for its manufacturing prowess, announced some ambitious plans to step up its EV efforts. These include giga casting techniques, a next-gen assembly line that makes use of autonomous…

Aerodynamics are an important consideration in modern EVs. Lowering aerodynamic drag improves efficiency, allowing for more range from a given battery-pack size. But it bears emphasis: This is far from a new obsession. A new exhibit curated by Audi in Germany highlights an earlier era of aerodynamic experimentation. In the 1930s, engineers at the…

Say hello to the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, the automaker's latest all-electric model after the Lyriq, Celestiq, and Escalade IQ. Described as a luxury compact SUV, the Cadillac Optiq will slot below the Lyriq and will act as the entry-level model for the brand's EV lineup in North America. Cadillac hasn't said much else…

The most expensive Lucid Air, the Lucid Air Sapphire, will run you at least $249,000. Now, for a car with 1,234 horsepower and the mantle of being the world's most powerful production four-door sedan, it's probably a fair price – but certainly not for everybody's budget. If you can live with a little less unhinged speed, a…