Happy Friday!
In today’s newsletter:
It’s BYD week. The Chinese auto giant didn’t just reveal its latest battery and charging tech—it unveiled a new flagship SUV.
Ford updated its smallest EV.
Say hello to a new Honda Insight.
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and I talk about the Subaru Trailseeker and chat with Jiten Behl, partner at the VC firm Eclipse and a former Rivian exec.
—Tim Levin, Senior Editor
Photo: BYD
BYD's New Flagship EV SUV Blows The Competition Out Of The Water
The BYD Great Tang gets a 1,000-volt architecture, 1,500-kilowatt charging, and nearly 600 miles of range.
Photo: Ralph Hermens/InsideEVs
PODCAST: Is The Subaru Trailseeker The Electric Outback We Wanted?
On this week's show: Mack drove the electric Subaru Outback, we evaluate Donut Lab's battery claims, and Eclipse's Jiten Behl joins to discuss the future of cars.
Photo: Honda
The Honda Insight Is Back, And It’s An EV Now
Honda’s legendary Insight nameplate is back. This time, it’s an electric crossover with over 300 miles of range.
Photo: Ford
Ford’s Smallest EV Gets More Range And Hands-Free Highway Driving
The Ford Puma Gen-E gets a bigger battery and BlueCruise just one year after its debut.