Gas prices are soaring in the U.S. amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. Studies show that Americans are increasingly considering electrified alternatives, which include hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric models.
Even though you may have seen several EVs getting canceled in the U.S. this year, rest assured that there are still a ton of models to choose from. In our top story today, we tell you which are the cheapest EVs you can buy right now, and what those models bring to the table.
Here’s what else is on the menu today:
The Lucid Cosmos will arrive months after the R2, but it may have two big technical advantages over its rivals.
One study says rising oil prices will hit gas cars five times as hard as EVs.
The Verge TS Pro, equipped with a solid-state battery, was plugged in at a fast-charging station. Here's how it performed.
—Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer
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The 17 Cheapest Electric Cars In 2026
High gas prices got you down? From the Tesla Model 3 to the new Chevy Bolt, these are the cheapest new EVs you can buy in America.
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The Lucid Cosmos Will Have Two Major Advantages Over The Rivian R2
The Cosmos will arrive months after the R2, but it may have two big technical advantages over its rivals.
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Gas Car Drivers Hit 5 Times Harder By Iran Oil Shock Than EV Owners
One study says rising oil prices will hit gas cars five times harder than EVs.
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Watch Donut Lab's Mysterious Solid-State Battery Charge In An Actual EV
The Verge TS Pro, equipped with a solid-state battery, was plugged in at a fast-charging station. Here's how it performed.