Happy Friday, InsideEVs readers. Here are our top stories today:

  • Mercedes has killed the EQE sedan.

  • Rivian posts a record quarter.

  • The Model 3 gets an upgrade in the U.S.

  • What a Porsche Taycan taught Andrei about fake gears.

Thanks for reading The Update.

—Mack Hogan, Editor-in-Chief

Dead: Mercedes EQE Sedan

The electric E-Class alternative is out of the picture for 2027. The same goes for the top-spec EQS SUV and AMG S-Class.

Rivian’s Big R2 Bet Is Already Paying Off

Rivian set a record quarter for deliveries, thanks largely to the R2.

The Tesla Model 3 Gets A Range Bump And A New Screen In The U.S.

American Model 3s still don’t have vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, despite the feature being introduced in China.

I Thought Fake Gears Made EVs Better. Then I Drove This Porsche Taycan

Simulated engines and gears are being pushed as a way to make EVs feel more engaging. The best ones don’t need them.

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