February 12, 2026

This Valentine’s weekend, with Friday the 13th lurking in the mix, is the perfect time to catch up on the latest news—because nothing says romance like a little chaos and curiosity. ❤️🖤 Tune in: 

• Rivian’s $45K R2 Takes the Spotlight After February 10 Reveal

• Elevated style meets modern power in the next generation 2027 Toyota Highlander

• Germany’s first bidirectional Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging offer from BMW Group and EON

• Lucid announces appointment of Neil Marsons as Senior VP of Supply Chain

• ChargePoint network data demonstrates charging demand continues to outpace growth

• Video: The truth about “1,000 hp” Chinese cars has been exposed

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1. First media reviews of Rivian’s highly anticipated R2 SUV are set to drop February 10 after an embargo date was accidentally revealed, with the $45,000, 300-mile EV expected to enter production this spring and begin deliveries by June as a key driver of Rivian’s growth and profitability.

2. The 2027 Toyota Highlander debuts as Toyota’s first U.S. three-row all-electric SUV, offering seating for up to seven, up to 320 miles of estimated range from a 95.8-kWh battery, and up to 338 horsepower, arriving in late 2026.

3. Germany’s first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging offer has launched through BMW Group and E.ON, allowing BMW iX3 drivers to earn bonuses covering up to 8,699 miles of free home charging each year while supporting grid stability via bidirectional energy flow.

4. Bringing decades of global procurement and manufacturing experience from Rolls-Royce, JCB, and Jaguar Land Rover, Lucid has appointed Neil Marsons as a full-time supply chain leader reporting to Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff to support its next phase of growth, cost discipline, and path to profitability.

5. Charging demand for EVs is outpacing infrastructure growth, as ChargePoint reports a 34% increase in sessions in 2025 compared to just 16% more new ports, with over one million drivers using its network monthly.

6. The all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF was named Cars.com’s Best Car of 2026 for redefining affordable EV ownership with up to 303 miles of range, smart technology, and exceptional value starting at $29,990.

7. At the Chicago Auto Show, the all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 9 earned MAMA’s Favorite Electric Vehicle for 2026, as voted by more than 100 automotive journalists.

8. The 2026 Kia EV9 was named Cars.com’s Best Electric Vehicle of 2026 for the second year in a row, earning top honors for its strong range, fast charging, spacious three-row design, advanced technology, and family-friendly versatility.

9. Through its new PanelBoost program, PG&E is deploying SPAN Edge smart meter devices to provide real-time load management, allowing homeowners to add EV charging and electric appliances without costly panel upgrades while maintaining grid reliability.

10. To expand residential access to public EV charging, DDOT has launched a Neighborhood Curbside EV Charging Station Pilot that tests allowing private vendors to install and operate curbside chargers in public right-of-way spaces across Washington, DC.

11. Through the expansion of its EV torque management portfolio, BorgWarner has secured its first global 48V electric cross differential (eXD) program with a leading Chinese OEM, dynamically optimizing wheel torque for improved handling, stability, and energy efficiency.

The truth about “1,000 hp” Chinese cars has been exposed

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