Happy Tuesday, InsideEVs readers. Tomorrow we learn a whole lot more about the affordable, transforming Slate truck, including its official price tag. So check the site for all our coverage of that. In the meantime, here are our top stories today:
Rivian flagged earlier this year that the Dual Standard variants of its large SUV and truck were on the way out. Now they’re gone.
The Mach-E helped make Ford a real EV contender. But it won’t move to Ford’s next-generation EV platform.
Rivian says 80% of EV repairs could eventually be handled by its mobile fleet, reducing service center visits.
After losing 20% of its capacity in its first two years, this Tesla’s battery degradation appears to have almost plateaued.
—Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer
Photo: Rivian
Rivian Discontinues Its Cheapest R1T And R1S As R2 Rolls Out
Rivian flagged earlier this year that the Dual Standard variants of its large SUV and truck were on the way out.
Photo: Patrick George
The Mustang Mach-E Won't Move To Ford's New EV Platform
The Mach-E helped make Ford a real EV contender. But the company’s new plan may leave it without a direct successor.
Photo: Rivian
Rivian Has A Bold Plan For You To Skip The Repair Shop
Rivian says 80% of EV repairs could eventually be handled by its mobile fleet, reducing the need for visits to physical service centers.
This Ex-Rental Tesla's Battery Was Heavily Degraded. Then The Decline Slowed
After losing 20% of its capacity in its first two years, this abused Tesla’s battery degradation appears to have almost plateaued.