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

  • BMW estimates up to 468 miles of U.S. range for the i3, beating every Tesla passenger car.

  • Rivian's latest autonomy hardware is still planned to launch this year—you just won't be able to buy it.

  • Ford CEO Jim Farley said it was “too late” for Europe to challenge Chinese automakers.

  • Geely has introduced several solutions to prevent rapid aging in batteries due to megawatt charging speeds.

That and more in today’s edition of The Update.

—Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer

The BMW i3’s 468-Mile Range Demolishes Every Tesla

The new BMW i3 electric sedan promises up to 468 miles on the EPA test cycle on a charge, putting Tesla on notice.

You Won't Be Able To Buy A Rivian R2 With Lidar This Year After All

A Rivian executive revealed that it still plans to launch its new RAP1 autonomy computer and lidar-equipped sensor suite in 2026—but for employee cars first.

Ford CEO Thinks Its 'Too Late' For Europe To Take On Chinese Automakers

Ford CEO Jim Farley thinks that it's too late for European automakers to take on Chinese automakers, so the U.S. needs to proceed with caution.

How Geely's New Battery Handles A Megawatt Of Charging Power Without Crazy Degradation

The automaker has a novel solution to slow down battery degradation. Here's what we know.

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