The Lucid Cosmos has to work. The brand kicked off with a big sedan in 2021, the Air, but it arrived after consumers had already abandoned sedans. The Gravity SUV was supposed to turn things around, but its high price, delays, and software issues stunted the launch.
That means Lucid desperately needs a win. Its best hopes lie with the Cosmos, the first model on its new midsize platform. Our man Suvrat Kothari got a closed-door preview of the Tesla Model Y fighter, and he learned a lot. Read his full breakdown below.
Then chase it with three more big stories today:
Uber and Rivian are teaming up on Robotaxis, with a fleet of self-driving R2s slated to hit the app sometime in 2028.
I’ve driven almost all of the high-performance super SUVs on sale. The Polestar 3 is better to drive than any of them.
Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Maserati, and Dodge EVs finally got access to the Tesla Supercharger network.
—Mack Hogan, interim editor-in-chief
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I Saw The Lucid Cosmos In Person. Here's What I Learned About This Model Y Competitor
Lucid's upcoming make-or-break EV is packed with a cutting-edge motor and a new architecture built with autonomy in mind.
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Rivian Wins Big With 50,000 R2 Robotaxis Set To Hit The Uber App
Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian in the next five years, with an initial batch of 10,000 R2 robotaxis already on order.
Photo: Mack Hogan
I’ve Tried All Of The ‘High Performance’ SUVs. The Polestar 3 Drives Better Than Any Of Them
A BMW X5 M or Lamborghini Urus may be more theatrical, but on a twisty road the Polestar 3 is far more fun to push hard.
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Jeep, Dodge, And Ram EVs Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers
Owners of Stellantis EVs can finally access America's largest and best charging network.