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Tim Levin is a Senior Reporter at InsideEVs who's endlessly fascinated by the rapidly changing world of transportation. Before joining the site, he covered the auto industry for Business Insider. He's based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Articles by Tim Levin

How On Earth Can Dodge Sell An Electric Muscle Car?

In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, we consider the Dodge Charger EV, electric road trips and the Honda/Nissan merger.

By Tim Levin

Podcast - Dec 20

Ram Delays Full EV Pickup, Bets On Ramcharger EREV First

Ram will open orders for the Ramcharger pickup in the first half of 2025.

By Tim Levin

News - Dec 18

What Lucid's Chief Engineer Thinks Of 'China's Apple Car'

Auto executives are obsessed with the Xiaomi SU7. Lucid's head engineer liked it too.

By Tim Levin

China - Dec 15

The Lucid Gravity Is Here. Now Comes The Hard Part.

We talked to Lucid chief engineer Eric Bach about the start of Gravity production and what comes next.

By Tim Levin

Industry - Dec 14

The Kia EV9 Does What Tesla And Rivian Couldn’t

Kia's three-row EV is an incredible car, and a huge achievement. Was this enough to propel it to a win?

By Tim Levin

2024 Breakthrough Awards - Dec 11

2025 Lucid Gravity First Drive: A Promising Start For A 450-Mile SUV

First impressions are good. But is it enough to take Lucid to the next level?

By Tim Levin

First Drives - Dec 10

Six EV SUVs Were Driven Until They Died. The Winner Was Clear

Mat Watson of CarWow pushed crossovers from Porsche, Polestar, Ford, Tesla, Audi and Kia to their limits.

By Tim Levin

Range / Efficiency - Dec 06

Why Hyundai Is Sticking With CarPlay 'Right Now'

The brand is open to better alternatives to CarPlay in the future. But right now it wants to give people options.

By Tim Levin

Technology - Dec 03

The Best And Worst Times To Charge Your EV This Thanksgiving

And other tips for road tripping in your EV during one of the busiest holiday weekends.

By Tim Levin

Charging - Nov 27

America Finally Got A Great, Cheap EV. Trump May Ruin It.

The Chevy Equinox EV is the cheap, long-range EV America has been waiting for. Trump could make it more expensive.

By Tim Levin

News - Nov 26

Hyundai Is About To Have More EVs With NACS Plugs Than Tesla

The automaker has a big leg up over rivals: Five EVs with Tesla's charging port coming soon from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis.

By Tim Levin

Charging - Nov 25

'It Would Just Be Dumb': Kia Exec On Plan To Kill EV Tax Credit

“You’re pulling the rug out from under the whole industry,” Kia America COO Steve Center told InsideEVs on Thursday.

By Tim Levin

News - Nov 21

You're Welcome, Tesla Owners. Kia Just Moved Its Charging Port

Kia moved the charging port on the 2025 EV6 to the left side of the vehicle, which should make for smoother Supercharger access.

By Tim Levin

Charging - Nov 21

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Will Come With Tesla's NACS Plug

The three-row EV will work with Tesla Superchargers right out of the gate, with no adapter required.

By Tim Levin

Charging - Nov 20

Hyundai Ioniq 9: A Three-Row EV With 335 Miles Of Range And A Tesla Plug

We tour the Hyundai Ioniq 9, the latest entry into the growing world of electric family-haulers—and maybe the most enticing one yet.

By Tim Levin

News - Nov 20

These EVs And Hybrids Could Lose Their Tax Credit Under Trump

The $7,500 EV tax credit's days may be numbered. So you should act fast to get the best deal on an EV.

By Tim Levin

Buying Tips - Nov 16

What Happens If Trump Blows Up The EV Tax Credit

Killing the $7,500 credit would deal a major blow to EV buyers and manufacturers. But trashing it won't be easy.

By Tim Levin

News - Nov 15

Trump Transition Team Aims To Gut The $7,500 EV Tax Credit: Report

According to a new report, the move is supported by Tesla and an energy-policy transition team with deep ties to Big Oil.

By Tim Levin

News - Nov 14

Anti-Elon Musk Tesla Bumper Sticker Sales Booming Post-Election

The guy behind those anti-Elon Musk bumper stickers for your Tesla says sales are "insane" right now.

By Tim Levin

Weird - Nov 13

Rivian And VW's $5.8B Joint Venture Will Power A Lot, Including 'Subcompact Cars'

It's called Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC.

By Tim Levin

News - Nov 12

Inside BMW's Next-Generation EV And Battery Plant In Mexico

BMW will start building its "Neue Klasse" EVs in Mexico in 2027. We chatted with the plant's CEO for a peek behind the curtain.

By Tim Levin

Features - Nov 05

EVs Or ‘The Dark Ages’: Why A Trump Presidency Won’t Stop Progress

Trump has bashed EVs on the campaign trail. But there are limits to what he could do to them as President.

By Tim Levin

Features - Nov 01

How Much Will An EV Really Cost Me?

We break down the costs of EV ownership, from maintenance and insurance to charging and depreciation.

By Tim Levin

EV Education - Oct 30

Why Used Tesla Prices Are Tanking

And why used electric cars could get a lot cheaper in 2026.

By Tim Levin

Buying Advice - Oct 28