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2026 Lucid Air Pure buyer's guide. $70,900 RWD sedan, 430 hp, 420 EPA miles. Specs, charging, recalls, and how it cross-shops vs Model 3 Performance, BMW i5, EQE.
Read moreHonda's sub-£20,000 Super-N city EV borrows the simulated-gearbox trick from Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N at a third the price. Specs, range, and why Americans miss out.
Read moreLightship quadruples AE.1 production with a 44,000 sq ft Colorado expansion. New $157,500 base pricing, 77 kWh battery standard, 80% US-sourced parts.
Read moreThe Slate truck starts at $27,500 with up to 240 miles of range. Here's what Bezos' ex-Amazon team is really building in Warsaw, Indiana.
Read moreRivian's 2026 lineup explained. R1T, R1S, R2, and R3 preview with prices, range, seating, IIHS safety, and which Rivian fits which buyer.
Read moreThe 2026 Rivian R1T buyer's guide with price, range, Quad Motor performance, and how the Gen-2 refresh compares to the Ford F-150 Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck.
Read moreThe 2026 Rivian R1S buyer's guide with price, range, trim walk, Gen-2 refresh highlights, IIHS safety, and how it compares to the Kia EV9, Volvo EX90, and Tesla Model X.
Read moreThe 2026 Rivian R2 buyer's guide: price, release date, Launch Package features, range, and how it compares to the Tesla Model Y.
Read moreUpdated May 2026. Refreshed with EIA February 2026 electricity rates, AFDC May 2026 charging infrastructure data, and Alliance for Automotive Innovation Q3-Q4 2025 EV registration data. Several state incentive programs have contracted since this article was first published in January 2026, including Washington (sales tax exemption expired July 2025), Vermont (Replace Your Ride defunded), Minnesota (rebate program closed), Oregon (rebates suspended), and Maryland (FY2026 funding exhausted). Per-state writeups reflect program status as of the refresh date. One in three new vehicles sold in Colorado in the third quarter of 2025 was electric. In Wyoming, about 1,900 EVs are registered statewide. The federal tax credit died on September 30, 2025. Ford announced a $19.5 billion writedown and killed the pure-electric F-150
Read moreNavigating the bustling streets of Midtown Sacramento in the 2024 Fiat 500e RED, I couldn’t help but appreciate the vehicle’s nimble handling and compact size. The electric motor’s instant torque made darting through traffic a breeze. Swiftly changing lanes for the hard to find parking spots that would challenge larger vehicles was effortless. On my way to grab a coffee from a local coffee shop, I maneuvered through tight alleyways and crowded intersections with ease. The 500e’s responsive steering and compact dimensions allowed me to slip into a curbside spot that most cars would have passed by. Vehicle Specifications The 2024 Fiat 500e is powered by a single permanent-magnet electric motor that produces 117 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque.
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