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Iulian Dnistran,

Daily News Writer

iulian.dnistran@insideevs.com

Iulian is one of the daily news writers at InsideEVs. He's a University of Bucharest graduate with a Master's Degree in Journalism and over ten years of experience writing about cars for magazines, automotive websites, and YouTube videos. He's the former Head of Video Production for TopSpeed, MotorHeads, and DriveMag, as well as the former Senior Editor at ProMotor.

Iulian has a lifelong passion for cars and enjoys tinkering and working on them, especially on his 1967 Fiat, perfectly aware that the future of cars is electric.

You can connect with Iulian on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

Articles by Iulian Dnistran

Volkswagen ID.Buzz Winter Road Trip: ‘A Total Train Wreck’

It’s not necessarily the car’s fault, though. Here’s why.

By Iulian Dnistran

Ownership Experience - 14h ago

Tesla Wanted $3,000 To Fix A Dented Cybertruck. The Owner Fixed It For $25

Being resourceful has its advantages.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Dec 21

Tesla Sales Are Tanking In Europe

Eleven months into 2024, Tesla is seeing a double-digit decrease in registrations.

By Iulian Dnistran

Rivian Has Delivered Over 20,000 Electric Vans To Amazon So Far

Amazon’s Rivian EDV fleet in the U.S. has increased by roughly 33% in four months.

By Iulian Dnistran

Commercial Vehicles - Dec 20

Rivian R1S And R1T EVs Finally Get Native YouTube, Google Cast And SiriusXM

Netflix is still unavailable, but owners can use other apps like Disney+ and Max to cast videos to their vehicle's screen.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Dec 19

European EV Sales Were A Mixed Bag In November

Hybrids increased their market share once again, while gas- and diesel-powered cars continued their decline.

By Iulian Dnistran

Here’s A First Look At Honda’s New Electric SUV

The boxy electric crossover will go into production in 2026 alongside a wedge-shaped sedan.

By Iulian Dnistran

Teasers - Dec 18

The 2025 Rivian R1S Is The Safest Large SUV Tested By The IIHS This Year

The refreshed EV is the only large SUV to get the coveted safety rating this year.

By Iulian Dnistran

Safety - Dec 18

Jaguar’s Secret Weapon For Selling Its Controversial New EVs: Podcasts

“People buy cars for their design and interior. Powertrain is about 13th on the list,” said Rawdon Glover, Jaguar’s managing director.

By Iulian Dnistran

Fisker, A Bankrupt Automaker, Sold More EVs Than Volkswagen In October

It sounds like a glitch in The Matrix, but there’s a logical explanation.

By Iulian Dnistran

You Can Get A New Fiat 500e With $0 Down And $0 Per Month–With A Catch

It’s not a scam, even if it sounds too good to be true.

By Iulian Dnistran

Pricing - Dec 17

U.S. EV Registrations Were Up In October Despite Tesla Being In The Red

GM, Hyundai, Honda and Rivian had at least one model on the list of best-selling EVs. Tesla had three.

By Iulian Dnistran

The Tesla Cybertruck Might Have An Inventory Problem

Limited-edition Foundation Series models are piling up in inventory across the country.

By Iulian Dnistran

Tesla Cybertruck After 50,000 Miles: Owner Details Issues, Charging Costs

This is the highest-mileage Cybertruck in the world, supposedly.

By Iulian Dnistran

Ownership Experience - Dec 14

Kia EV3, Mini Aceman And Skoda Elroq Go On A Roadtrip. One Stands Out

Three EVs from the hotly contested subcompact crossover segment go on a road trip.

By Iulian Dnistran

Comparisons - Dec 13

Crazy Renault 5 Turbo 3E Is Headed To Production

The French are once again turning the craziness dial to 11. Meet the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, a rear-wheel drive super hatch.

By Iulian Dnistran

Official - Dec 13

2025 Toyota BZ4X Gets A Huge Discount And 0% APR

The new model year isn’t even on dealer lots yet and Toyota is already offering massive discounts for its sole EV in the U.S.

By Iulian Dnistran

Pricing - Dec 13

Bolt-On Solar Array Might Add Up To 20 Miles Of Range Per Day To Any EV

Who said you couldn’t build your own Aptera-like solar EV?

By Iulian Dnistran

Aftermarket / Tuning - Dec 12

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Returns To Europe As A Compact EV Crossover

Remember the Scion xD? This is its successor in Europe.

By Iulian Dnistran

Official - Dec 12

Lightship’s Self-Propelled Electric RV Trailer Is Going Into Production, And It Ain’t Cheap

Originally known as the Lightship L1, the trailer has its own powertrain and battery to preserve the tow vehicle’s range.

By Iulian Dnistran

Recreational Vehicles - Dec 11

The Toyota bZ3X EV SUV Starts Under $14,000–But You Can’t Have One

Roughly the same size as a Toyota Rav4, the electric crossover is powered by an LFP battery and has some bold range claims.

By Iulian Dnistran

Pricing - Dec 11

Costco Is Adding More EV Fast Chargers At Its Stores

The wholesale giant partnered with Electrify America to install DC chargers capable of up to 350 kW in three states.

By Iulian Dnistran

Charging - Dec 11

BYD Could Soon Outsell Ford And Honda

The Chinese giant was an unknown entity just a few years ago. Now, it's on course to topple two of the biggest names in the industry.

By Iulian Dnistran

It’s Getting Cheaper To Charge At Tesla Superchargers

EV drivers in the United States and Europe have noticed slight price reductions in the past week.

By Iulian Dnistran

Charging - Dec 10