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We finally got to test drive the Lucid Gravity which just nabbed an EPA range of 450 miles

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It’s been a four-plus-year journey for Gravity – Lucid Motors’ second flagship SUV. Since it was first unveiled, I’ve followed Gravity’s development closely, itching to get behind the wheel of a full-fledged production version to test drive – and that day has finally come, my friends. Last week, I took a trip to Lucid’s design studio, where I had my most intimate encounter with the Gravity SUV to date, including a brief but informative test drive around the Bay Area. There, I also learned that the official range of the Lucid Gravity is an impressive 450 miles. Check out images and a video of my experience below. Read more…

I got a $1,000 electric boat from China two years ago. Here’s what it looks like now

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My regular readers may remember that two years ago, I was winning so hard at life that I bought myself a brand-spankin’ new boat as a treat. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still on an independent journalist’s salary here though, so when I say that I had “boat money”, I mean I scraped together enough to buy a $1,000 electric boat directly from China. It’s now been two years since that Alibaba delivery, so let’s see how it’s held up and what it looks like now. Read more…

Aventon holiday e-bike sale offers $699 in savings, Anker SOLIX flash sale takes 57% off power stations, Goal Zero, more

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Today’s Green Deals has some more early Christmas savings, with Aventon launching its Holiday sale that is bringing back Black Friday lows, free extra battery promotions, and even introducing two new models – with the Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike getting the spotlight at its $2,599 low. We also spotted a short-term power deal sale from Anker SOLIX that has continued Black Friday savings on backup power models like the C1000 Portable Power Station which is down at its $429 low, among others. There’s also Goal Zero’s popular 500 Lumen Torch Light that has dropped back to its $30 low that we haven’t seen since October. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like last week’s early Christmas savings on EcoFlow power stations and Rad Power e-bikes, and more.. Read more…

Xiaomi names its new SUV the YU7, set to launch next summer to compete against the Model Y

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Chinese tech behemoth turned EV automaker Xiaomi Automobile continues to make its presence known in the industry, striking fast and often. Following news earlier this year that it was working on a second flagship model, an SUV, to compete against the Tesla Model Y, Xiaomi has finally unveiled it and shared it will be called the YU7; have a look. Read more…

Jaguar’s new +$100,000 luxury EV that took the internet by storm will cost even more

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Jaguar is turning heads again. Love it or hate it, Jaguar’s new luxury EV will mark a new chapter in the British automaker’s storied history. After unveiling the radical all-electric GT concept last week, Jaguar was once again the center of attention. Although its new ultra-luxury EV lineup was expected to cost around $130,000 (£100,000), Jag’s CEO revealed it will actually be significantly more. Read more…

Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in December 2024

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I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…