Lucid

The Lucid Gravity electric SUV launched without Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. It is now standard in the three-row EV and will be added to existing vehicles with an over-the-air update.

Lucid plans to broaden its product portfolio with a new mid-size platform that it says will underpin its Cosmos and Earth SUVs, as well as an unnamed third model.

There are 15 EVs on sale with driving ranges greater than 325 miles. Unfortunately, nearly all of them are on the pricer side of the segment.

The 2026 SUV market features a notable redesign with the hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 as well as all-new EVs like the Rivian R2 and Subaru Trailseeker. Favorites like the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride also get significant redesigns.

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Along with general excellence, the best cars represent ultimate luxury in their class and/or are exceptionally well-rounded, providing luxury along with above-average usability and drivability.

Lamentating the loss of Tesla’s Model S and Model X? There are a few good alternatives to Tesla’s electric sedan and SUV on the market that’ll give you comparable power and range.

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Read here for four things we like about the Lucid Air Sapphire and two things we don’t after driving one.

If you’d like to dodge the steep price of a new EV and get into a used Lucid, the California-based automaker now has another option: its Lucid ReCharged certified pre-owned program.