#range

#range

A cheaper version of the Lucid Gravity electric SUV is finally available in the United States. The Gravity Touring starts from $79,900, which is $15,000 less than the Gravity Grand Touring that went on sale first. That's great news for everyone who is looking for a spacious and comfortable electric family SUV, but can't afford to spend $100,000 on a new car.

The Slate truck will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers, the startup announced on Tuesday. And, since it comes from the factory with the Tesla-style North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, owners will be able to plug in without a dongle. What's more, the Slate's NACS port is situated at the driver's side rear of the truckjust like in a Teslaso drivers will be able to park normally.

The Lucid Air can be the most efficient, the longest-range or the quickest accelerating EV. But it can't be all three at once. Opt for the 1,234-horsepower Sapphire model and you'll give up a lot of range, as Out Of Spec proved in its recent video. There has always been an efficiency penalty for grippier tires and more aggressive aero, but it's even bigger in the electric era.