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Lucid has teased it midsize EV, speculated to be called the Lucid Earth. This feels like the same thing Rivian is doing with the R2 after their 3-row EV. Happens before the launch of the Lucid Gravity in “late 2024.” Credit: Lucid Motors and Car and Driver It is slated…

This has been a massive week for EVs. Here’s a brief list of what happened: IONIQ 5 refresh revealed in the US with an NACS port, new XRT adventure trim, more range, and a rear wiper. The media gets to review the EX90 and FINALLY drive it around. It is…

The media have FINALLY got to show their driving experience with the EX90. The EX90 has a LIDAR system which is amazing but is not ready yet as Volvo is making sure it is safe. They say it will come as a future software update as it is hardware ready…

The new IONIQ 5 has debuted in the US with more range and a new XRT trim for off roading adventure. This is also Hyundai’s first EV to have a built-in NACS port, but since Tesla has been a bit slow for Hyundai to join the Supercharger network, its customers…

Credit: Electrek.co The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is amazing. It has up to 361 miles of stellar range, it looks amazing and has great charging performance. The refresh, or facelift of the IONIQ 6 will debut in May of 2025 as speculated, with the N, or sports model coming in September…

Automakers are betting big on plug-in hybrids, but EV sales are up, so why? Just last week, Ford announced they weren’t making their 3-row EV but making more hybrids. JD Power’s EV outlook is 9% compared to the 12% from before. Credit to InsideEVs.

Rivian has just launched a travel kitchen for $1400. This kitchen went on sale today and is available for immediate delivery. Rivian had been teasing a redesigned travel kitchen for months and is compatible with the tailgate available for R1S And R1T owners. It consists of a two-burner setup that…

Acura has just unveiled a performance EV hinting at the brand’s second electric vehicle. This was unveiled today at Monterey Car week. It is speculated to go into production late 2025 as a 2026 model. It holds a sleek look both front and back with Buick-looking headlights, and a beautiful…

Rivian’s Connect+ system is great and offers a good amount of features for $14.99 a month. Just yesterday, Rivian announced Connect+, and here’s what you need to know. Now, along with the other range of apps, you get Audible and Apple Music built-in to the infotainment screen. Now you can…