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Jaguar arrives, Tesla powers homes, and Russia quietly outruns the US on EV adoption.

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Jaguar Type 01: 1,016 hp, $130k, rebrand delivered

Jaguar unveiled the production-ready Type 01 — a 1,016-horsepower four-door GT with 430-mile range priced from $130,000 in the US. North America is the primary market, and the design language carries across further models already in development.

  • 1,016 hp, 430-mile range, four-door GT body on Jaguar new EV architecture
  • US and Canada are primary markets; priced from ~$130,000
  • More models sharing the same design language are already confirmed
Why it mattersJaguar depends on $130,000 buyers accepting a polarising design — North America will render that verdict.
01 electrek.co↗

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y can now power your home

Tesla activated Powershare Home Backup for the Model 3 and Model Y, extending a feature previously limited to the Cybertruck. A Powerwall 3 is required; Powerwall 2 support is listed as coming soon.

  • Powershare Home Backup now active on Model 3 and Model Y
  • Requires Powerwall 3; Powerwall 2 support not yet available
  • Can extend home backup power beyond two days for a typical household
Why it mattersV2H moving from Cybertruck novelty to the entire Tesla volume lineup changes the residual-value calculus for buyers.
02 electrek.co↗

Porsche 718 is going EV-only — officially

After months of speculation, Porsche confirmed the next-generation 718 sports car will be fully electric, eliminating any combustion or hybrid variant from the lineup.

  • Next-gen 718 confirmed as EV-only; no combustion or hybrid version planned
  • Production debut expected for 2027
  • Decision closes the door on a years-long internal debate at Porsche
Why it mattersThe 718 was one of the last sports cars where combustion seemed defensible; Porsche committing to EV-only signals the segment has reached a tipping point.
03 insideevs.com↗

Mitsubishi Eclipse EV costs $8,000 more than its Leaf twin

The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback starts at $37,745 — nearly $8,000 above the entry-level Nissan Leaf that shares its platform, drivetrain, and most components.

  • Eclipse Sportback EV base price: $37,745; Nissan Leaf entry: ~$29,900
  • The two cars share platform, motor, and battery technology
  • $8,000 premium for badge differentiation and minor styling changes
Why it mattersA side-by-side comparison at point of sale will require Mitsubishi to explain what the premium buys — and the answer is not obvious.
04 electrek.co↗

Honda to test wireless charging embedded in a motorway

Honda will begin a live highway trial of dynamic wireless EV charging near Tokyo in 2027, testing whether vehicles can top up while driving at speed on public roads.

  • Test site: a stretch of highway near Tokyo, launching 2027
  • Goal is to prove commercial viability of in-road wireless charging
  • If it works at speed, stopping to charge becomes optional
Why it mattersMoving from lab to live motorway is the credibility step wireless charging has needed — success or failure at Honda scale will shape whether the technology attracts real investment.
05 insideevs.com↗

Renault E-Space concept revives the electric minivan

Renault unveiled the E-Space Concept, an all-electric reboot of the original 1984 Espace — the minivan that shaped European family motoring for a generation. No production commitment has been made.

  • Electric reboot of the 1984 Espace, the van that launched the minivan segment in Europe
  • Concept only — no production timeline confirmed by Renault
  • Signals Renault testing appetite for an EV people-carrier above the Megane E-Tech
Why it mattersThe minivan segment has been largely bypassed in the EV transition; production intent from Renault would fill a visible gap in the European family car market.
06 electrek.co↗

Russia now has a higher EV share than the United States

Fuel shortages caused by wartime disruptions have pushed Russian consumers toward EVs and PHEVs at a rate that now exceeds US market share in both categories. The majority of those vehicles are imported from China.

  • Russia EV plus PHEV share now above the US equivalent
  • Gasoline shortages — not subsidies — are the primary demand driver
  • Chinese brands including BYD and Zeekr dominate Russian EV imports
Why it mattersThe fastest path to EV adoption turns out to be making the alternative scarce — an unintentional data point for markets navigating fuel supply risk.
07 insideevs.com↗

Kia EV3 first drive: 321 miles, $30k, hard to argue with

A first drive of the Kia EV3 finds a compact EV with 321 miles of rated range at a $30,000 starting price — the most competitive range-to-price ratio in mainstream US EVs.

  • 321 miles of rated range in a car starting at around $30,000
  • Compact dimensions, solid build quality, Kia software platform
  • Reviewer labels it the best value EV at its price point
Why it mattersThe EV3 landing with strong reviews at $30k moves the mass-market affordability argument from theory to an available product.
08 insideevs.com↗
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