BRIEFLY: Rivian R2, Canadian Chargers, Cupra Tavascan Tariff Deal | 11 Feb 2026
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Highlights include Doug DeMuro's positive review of the Rivian R2, praising its design and ride comfort despite a modest charging speed. Canada plans to invest $84.4 million to expand EV charging infrastructure. The EU struck a tariff deal on the Chinese-made Cupra Tavascan, easing import costs. Ford's Model E division reported a $4.8 billion loss, reflecting challenges in EV development. The Kia ZV-2 prototype showed impressive cold-weather range in Norway. Meanwhile, new US rules on EV charger assembly threaten federal funding availability. Volvo's SPA-3 platform promises a dedicated electric future, possibly reviving the iconic wagon body style.
It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 11 February 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.
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RIVIAN R2 PROTOTYPE DRIVES SHOW POWER AND PRACTICALITY https://evne.ws/4r7vzbt
RIVIAN SETS MARCH 12 R2 PRICING REVEAL https://evne.ws/4qsNlEQ
CANADA TO FUND 8,000 MORE EV CHARGERS https://evne.ws/3Mr5Mff
EU WAIVES CUPRA TAVASCAN TARIFF UNDER NEW SCHEME https://evne.ws/46L52IP
FORD MODEL E LOSES $4.8BN IN 2025 https://evne.ws/4rNnCs4
KIA EV2 PROTOTYPE TOPS WINTER RANGE RETENTION https://evne.ws/4qtf5cs
JUDGE ORDERS TRUMP TO RELEASE NEVI CHARGER FUNDS https://evne.ws/3O5ilxv
LEASYS AND EIB PUT €600M INTO EV FLEETS https://evne.ws/4aIBpKB
SPA3 OPENS DOOR TO LOWER VOLVO EVS https://evne.ws/4aoXw7r
Rivian R1S
"but if it keeps the cost down and you're not in a hurry to charge, this vehicle, starting at $45,000, it's 15 inches shorter than the R1-S, for instance. And yet he says, this is just as comfortable."
Ford Mustang
"... the vehicles they've had have largely been good. Mustang Mach-E's fantastic. I'm not a huge fan of the Col..."
Ford Capri
"...astic. I'm not a huge fan of the Cologne European Capri. The Explorer, I'm a bit more of a fan of."
Ford Explorer
"...not a huge fan of the Cologne European Capri. The Explorer, I'm a bit more of a fan of. They're expensive ca..."
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