Lucid’s electric minivan can outsprint the Chevy Corvette Z06, and it has more interior space than a Ford Explorer. Is the Lucid Gravity really the “ultimate uncompromising SUV?”

Lucid Gravity SUV is faster than a Corvette Z06

Lucid’s electric SUV is impressive inside and out. The Gravity provides up to 450 miles of driving range, ultra-fast charging (200 miles in under 11 mins), and it even offers up to 120 cubic feet of cargo space. That’s more than the Ford Explorer (87.8 cu ft).

It’s also faster than most sports cars. The Grand Touring trim has up to 845 hp, good for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 3.4 seconds, but the Dream Edition takes it to another level.

Powered by dual electric motors, the Lucid Gravity Dream Edition boasts 1,070 hp. To see how Lucid’s minivan stacks up against the competition, Car and Driver nabbed one for testing.

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On the test track, the Lucid’s minivan covered a quarter-mile in just 10.6 secs, beating a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to 150 mph by nearly three seconds.

According to Car and Driver, the Gravity didn’t just impress in the quarter-mile, “it was a beast in every acceleration metric.” Lucid’s SUV hit 30 mph in 1.4 seconds, 70 mph in 3.7 secs, and topped 100 mph in just 5.9 seconds.

Dave Vanderwerp, the testing director who took the Gravity for a spin, said the electric SUV “gets a sort of second wave of thrust starting around 60 mph.”

With a quarter-mile of just 10.6 secs, Lucid’s Gravity is the fastest SUV they have ever tested, beating out the Rivian Tri-Motor Max (11.1 secs), BMW iX M60 (11.5 secs), and Mercedes-AMG EQE53 SUV.

Although the Rivian’s 850 hp R1S Tri-Motor beat the Gravity to 60 mph, Lucid’s SUV sprinted ahead in the quarter-mile, traveling nearly 20 mph faster.

It was also faster than gas-powered super SUVs, including the Lamborghini Urus Performante (11.2 secs) and Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT (11.2 secs). However, they have yet to test a Tesla Model X Plaid, so that could change the game.

In what it called the “1,000 hp mom missiles” drag race, Hagerty recently pitted the Gravity Dream Edition against the Audi RS Q8 Performance, Range Rover Sport SV, Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, Rivian R1S Quad, and Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.

The result was a three-way tie between Lucid’s Gravity, the Porsche Panamera Turbo, and Rivian R1S Quad hitting the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds.

The Lucid Gravity is available to order starting at $94,900 in the US. Later this year, Lucid is launching the lower-priced Touring trim, priced from $79,900.

Solar provided over 11% of total US electrical generation in May, while wind + solar produced over one-fifth, and the mix of all renewable energy sources generated nearly 30%, according to data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Solar continues to set new records

Solar continues to be the fastest-growing source of US electricity, according to EIA’s latest “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through May 31, 2025), which the SUN DAY Campaign reviewed.

In May alone, electrical generation by utility-scale solar (>1-megawatt (MW)) increased by 33.3% year-over-year, while “estimated” small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar PV increased by 8.9%. Combined, they grew by 26.4% and provided over 11% of US electrical output during the month.

For the first time ever, the mix of utility-scale and small-scale solar produced more electricity than wind: solar – 38,965 gigawatt-hours (GWh); wind – 36,907-GWh.

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Moreover, utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic expanded by 39.8% while that from small-scale systems rose by 10.7% during the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The combination of utility-scale and small-scale solar increased by 31.1% and was nearly 8.4% of total US electrical generation for January to May – up from 6.6% a year earlier.

Solar-generated electricity easily surpassed the output of US hydropower plants (6.1%). Solar now produces more electricity than hydropower, biomass, and geothermal combined.

Wind is also on the rise in 2025

Wind produced 12.2% of US electricity in the first five months of 2025. Its output was 3.9% greater than the year before, almost double that produced by hydropower.

During the first five months of 2025, electrical generation by wind + utility-scale and small-scale solar provided 20.5% of the US total, up from 18.7% during the first five months of 2024. Solar + wind accounted for nearly 21.5% of US electrical output in May alone.

During the first five months of this year, wind and solar provided 26.2% more electricity than coal, and 15.4% more than US nuclear power plants. In May alone, the disparity increased further when solar + wind outproduced coal and nuclear power by 55.7% and 22.1%, respectively.

All renewables produced almost 30% in May

The mix of all renewables – wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, geothermal – produced 9.7% more electricity in January to May than they did a year ago (7.6% more in May alone) and provided 28.1% of total US electricity production compared to 26.5% 12 months earlier.

Electrical generation by all renewables in May alone provided 29.7% of total US electrical generation. Renewables’ share of electrical generation is now second only to that of natural gas, whose electrical output actually dropped by 5.9% during the month.  

“Solar and wind continue to grow, set new records, and outproduce both coal and nuclear power,” said Ken Bossong, the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director. “Consequently, the ongoing Republican assault against renewables is not only misguided and illogical but also a good example of shooting oneself in the foot.”

Read more: FERC: Solar + wind made up 96% of new US power generating capacity in first third of 2025

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We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with seven great deals – four of them being EV-focused savings – starting with Rad Power’s Back to School Sale that is seeing its new RadRunner and RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bikes getting passenger bundles from $1,499, among others. Right behind it is Lectric’s Christmas in July Sale that is taking up to $654 off e-bike bundles, with offers like the XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes getting increased $410 bundles at $1,299. There’s also the first cash savings on Autel’s new MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A Level 2 EV Charger to $899. From there, we have a weekend flash sale on Rad’s RadRover 6 Plus e-bike, $200 discounts on Segway Navimow’s i Series of robot mowers, up to $870 savings on Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 coolers, and Greenworks’ carbon fiber 80V string trimmer. All these and more are waiting for you below, with all the hangover savings at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow July Monthly Madness Sale, the low price on Bluetti’s compact AC2P power station, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Review: Lectric’s XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike raises the bar on America’s favorite ride

America’s best-selling e-bike has taken a step further in its evolution, all while maintaining its accessibility to the everyday rider. Lectric’s new XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike is quite the step up for the XP series, coming well-rounded and stocked with a solid array of features for a quality, high-performing experience. With the new descendant models, the king of the proverbial e-mobility hill has given the XP4 e-bikes more power, further traveling range, an even smoother ride, and a bunch of safety upgrades that are quite impressive for its affordable pricing. Check out our full hands-on review here.

Head to school in style on Rad Power’s new RadRunner cargo utility e-bikes with passenger gear starting from $1,499

Rad Power Bikes has launched its Back to School Sale through August 6 with up to $300 in savings on one legacy model and two of the brand’s newest models, as well as the ongoing $600 discount on the RadExpand 5 e-bike. Of course, the biggest deals in this sale are on the new RadRunner Cargo Utility e-bike with a free $109 passenger package at $1,499 shipped while the most advanced RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bike gets a $139 passenger package at $2,299 shipped. Unfortunately, we have yet to see any actual price cuts on this or its two counterparts since they released back at the end of April, though the RadRunner Max has already been apart of two previous free bundle promotions in the time since. The passenger packages that accompany your purchase give you a seat to convert the cargo racks into a place for passengers (as the name suggests). Head below for more on these and the other deals we’re seeing.

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Starting off with the base model in this new series that is seeing its first-ever deal, the Rad Power RadRunner e-bike is one of the refreshed models (alongside the Plus counterpart) that maintains simplicity with notable improvements over its predecessor build. There’s a 750W rear hub motor paired with a 624Wh Safe Shield advanced external battery that provides 20 MPH top speeds for up to 55+ miles when its five PAS levels are activated. It’s rated to carry up to a max 320-pound payload, and sports features like a Gemma Hydraulic GA-950E brake system, puncture-protected multi-surface tires, a color display, an LED headlight and integrated taillight with brake lighting, auto ambient light sensor, daytime flashing lights, memory setting, 4 lighting modes, and more.

On the opposite side of the series’ spectrum is Rad Power’s most advanced RadRunner Max e-bike that starts with a 750W rear hub motor and a larger 672Wh semi-integrated battery for 60+ miles of pedal-assisted travel at up to a 28 MPH max speed. You can also add the new range extender here alongside an additional battery to double that travel range to 120+ miles. It comes decked out with a wide array of physical and smart features – the latter of which includes Apple Find My integration, Bluetooth proximity locking, a 328-foot radar, and more. There’s also the same puncture-protected multi-surface tires, Exsho suspension, hydraulic brakes, and much more.

Rad Power’s full Back to School Sale e-bike offers:

You can browse the entire lineup of Rad Power’s Back to School Sale on the landing page here.

Get Christmas pricing in July through Lectric’s latest sale with up to $654 e-bike bundles starting from $999

Just as we published our in-depth hands-on review of Lectric’s new XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike, the brand has now launched its Christmas in July Sale, which is seeing up to $654 in free bundled gear accompany its e-bikes. Among the offers, we’re seeing increased gear with the popular XPress 750 Commuter e-bike that gets a $410 bundle at $1,299 shipped. These bundles would fetch $1,709 were the savings not in the form of the free gear, which has been increased since its Prime Day Sale two weeks ago – plus, these models are eligible for the $200 off spare battery promotion that you’ll find on the landing page. The packaged gear contains a rear cargo rack, a fender set, an Elite headlight upgrade, a suspension seat post, and a waterproof pannier bag.

If you want to learn more about this model or any of the other deals during this sale, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

First cash savings hit Autel’s new MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A level 2 EV charger at $899

By way of its official Amazon storefront, Autel is now offering the first cash savings on its new MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A Business Level 2 EV Charger to $899 shipped. It hit the market a few months ago carrying a $1,299 price tag, which is where it’s currently priced directly from the brand’s website. This is the very first price cut we’ve spotted on this powerful charging solution, with the 31% markdown here cutting $400 from the tag while also setting the bar for future discounts down the road.

If you want to learn more about this all-new EV charging solution, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

Save $300 on Rad Power’s multi-terrain RadRover 6 Plus e-bike at its second-best $1,299 price through the weekend

Running alongside its Back to School Sale that will be lasting through August 6, Rad Power Bikes is now also offering a weekend flash sale on its popular RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike for $1,299 shipped. Coming down from its $1,599 price tag, you can save $300 through July 27 for the second-best price we have tracked. We’ve been seeing it drop down to $1,399 a lot during 2025, with today’s deal only being beaten out by the $1,199 low that we briefly saw back at the start of the year.

If you want to learn more about this model’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

Segway’s Navimow i Series of robot mowers tackle up to 1/4 acres at a time starting from $799

Segway Navimow is offering up to 20% discounts on its i Series of robots, starting with the i105 Robot Lawn Mower down at $799 shipped that is also matching at Amazon, while the upgraded i110 Robot Lawn Mower has been dropped to $1,099 shipped and also matching at Amazon. These models haven’t seen as frequent discounts from their $999 and $1,299 starting rates in 2025 like the H Series of robots, with them both having seen a drop to $849 and $1,099 in June and falling to their lowest $749 and $999 rates during the Prime Day window. If you missed out on those low prices, you’ll be getting them at your second-best price of 2025, saving you $200 while upgrading your lawn care routine with autonomous support.

If you want to learn more about these two robot mowers, be sure to check out our original coverage of their deals here.

Save up to $870 on Anker’s EverFrost 2 portable electric coolers and bundles starting from $649

Anker is offering some post-Prime Day extended savings through the weekend on its SOLIX Everfrost 2 Portable Electric Coolers, starting with the 40L single-zone model at $649 shipped, and also matching at Amazon. Normally going for $900 outside of sales, we’ve only seen this rate beaten out by the $600 pre-launch deal back in February, as well as the recent drops to $630 and the $599 low during Prime Day sales. If you missed out on those earlier deals, you can score your ice-free cooling/freezing solution at the next best rate with $251 in savings at the third-lowest post-launch price. You can also check out our hands-on review of the larger 58L dual-zone model here.

If you want to learn more about these coolers or their many bundle offers, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

Clip grass for up to two miles with Greenworks’ 80V 16-inch carbon fiber cordless string trimmer at $209

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 80V 16-inch Carbon Fiber Cordless String Trimmer for $209.46 shipped. It’s coming down from its usual $300 price tag, while remaining priced in full directly from the brand’s website. This is the second time in 2025 that we’ve seen discounts take things to $209, which is beaten out this year by a drop to $206 in April and falls to the $199 low, most recently during the Prime Day event two weeks ago. You’re looking at the fourth-lowest price we have tracked, which doesn’t sit much higher than the other rates – just $9 above the low overall – with $91 in total savings here while it lasts.

If you want to learn more about this electric lawn care solution, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

Best Summer EV deals!

• Aventon Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike: $2,599 (Reg. $2,899)
• Ride1Up Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive Gates Belt CVT e-bike: $2,595 (Reg. $2,795)
• Ride1Up Revv 1 DRT Off-Road Moped-Style e-bike: $2,495 (Reg. $2,595)
• Ride1Up Revv 1 Full Suspension Moped-Style e-bike: $2,395 (Reg. $2,595)
• Rad Power RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bike with $139 bundle: $2,299 (No price cut)
• Ride1Up Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike: $2,095 (Reg. $2,495)
• Velotric Nomad 2 All-Terrain e-bike with $120 bundle (new model): $1,999 (No price cut)
• Rad Power Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
• Rad Power Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
• Lectric XPedition 2.0 35Ah Cargo e-bike w/ up to $703 bundle: $1,999 (Reg. $2,702)
• Tenways AGO X All-Terrain e-bike with $307 bundle: $1,899 (Reg. $2,499)
• Velotric Breeze 1 Cruiser e-bike with $150 bundle (new model): $1,799 (No price cut)
• Aventon Pace 4 Smart Cruiser e-bike (new model, first discount): $1,699 (Reg. $1,799)
• Lectric XPedition 2.0 26Ah Cargo e-bike w/ $554 bundle: $1,699 (Reg. $2,253)
• Lectric XPeak 2.0 Long-Range Off-Road e-bike with $316 bundle: $1,699 (Reg. $1,915)
• Aventon Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike: $1,699 (Reg. $1,999)
• Aventon Abound Cargo e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,999)
• Rad Power RadRunner Cargo Utility e-bike with $109 bundle: $1,499 (No pirce cut)
• Lectric XPeak 2.0 Standard Off-Road e-bike with $227 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,726)
• Lectric XP Trike2 with $227 preorder bundle (through July 28): $1,499 (Reg. $1,726)
• Rad Power RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,799)
• Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bikes with $118 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,899)
• Velotric Nomad 1 Plus All-Terrain e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,899)
• Lectric XP Trike with $405 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,904)
• Aventon Sinch 2 Folding e-bike (lowest price): $1,399 (Reg. $1,699)
• Lectric XPedition 2.0 13Ah Cargo e-bike with $326 bundle: $1,399 (Reg. $1,725)
• Aventon Level 2 Commuter e-bike (2025 low): $1,399 (Reg. $1,899)
• Ride1Up Roadster V3 Lightweight Premium e-bike: $1,395 (Reg. $1,495)
• Velotric T1 ST Plus Lightweight e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,649)
• Lectric XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with $336 bundle: $1,299 (Reg. $1,635)
• Lectric XP4 750 LR Folding Utility e-bikes with $356 bundle: $1,299 (Reg. $1,655)
• Lectric XP Lite 2.0 JW Black LR e-bike with $414 bundle: $1,099 (Reg. $1,513)
• Ride1Up Portola Folding e-bike with BOGO accessory promo: $995 (Reg. $1,095)
• Lectric XP4 Standard Folding Utility e-bikes with $79 bundle: $999 (Reg. $1,078)
• Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with up to $414 bundles: $999 (Reg. $1,413)
• Heybike Hauler Single-Battery Cargo e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,499)
• Rad Power RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike (new low): $999 (Reg. $1,599)
• Segway ZT3 pro eKickScooter: $902 (Reg. $1,300)
• Navee ST3 Pro Electric Scooter (new model): $760 (Reg. $1,014)
• Navee GT3 Pro Electric Scooter (new model): $520 (Reg. $714)

Best new Green Deals landing this week

The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

• EcoFlow’s July Madness Sale knocks 58% or more off your next power station w/ bonus rewards from $179
• Carry Anker’s 60,000mAh PowerCore Reserve station and keep devices running for $88 (Reg. $150)
• Schumacher’s 2025 level 1 portable EV charger plugs into any 120V outlet for on-the-go power at $130
• Power day trips away from home with Bluetti’s compact 230Wh AC2P power station while back at its $169 low (Reg. $249)
• Bluetti has dropped its Pioneer MD power station with dual removable batteries back to its $499 low (Reg. up to $1,299)
• Govee’s new Matter-ready Outdoor Garden Lights 2-pack washes flower beds with vibrant color at $150 (Reg. $200)
• Enjoy off-road adventure on Aventon’s Ramblas mid-drive electric mountain bike at $2,599 annual low (Reg. $2,899)
• Prep well ahead of winter with off-season savings on Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch cordless snow blower at $252
• Prime Day pricing returns to EcoFlow’s compact RIVER 3 LiFePO4 power station at $189 (Reg. $239)
• You can score Heybike’s single or dual-battery Hauler cargo e-bikes with $500 savings at lows starting from $999
• Aventon’s space-saving Sinch 2 folding e-bike brings utility to your commutes for up to 55 miles at its $1,399 low (Reg. $1,699)
• Install Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite level 2 EV charger at home for up to 50A speeds for $455 (Reg. $569)
• NIU’s 37-mile trekking KQi 300X all-terrain e-scooter with hydraulic suspension and regen braking at $750 (Reg. up to $1,299)
• Clear away debris with up to 700 CFM force through this Greenworks 60V cordless leaf blower kit at $210 (Reg. $300)
• Cover power needs on camping trips through Anker’s SOLIX C1000 station at $469 (Reg. up to $999)
• Aiper’s new IrriSense smart irrigation system covers up to 4,800 square feet at $600 ($100 off, second-ever discount)
• Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch folding e-bikes make great first-time rides with four add-on accessories starting from $406 (Reg. $580)
• Electrified Weekly – Aventon Level 2 commuter $1,399, Velotric Breeze 1 e-bike bundle, EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra at exclusive new $3,761 low, more