Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000

The Cosmos and Earth will be the first two electric SUVs based on Lucid Group’s (LCID) Midsize EV platform, with prices starting under $50,000.

The Cosmos and Earth will be the first two electric SUVs based on Lucid Group’s (LCID) Midsize EV platform, with prices starting under $50,000.

For the first time, a full‑size ATV goes electric without shrinking expectations. The Can‑Am Outlander Electric delivers real utility, real capability, and a strong signal that the future of off‑road work will be battery-powered, it’s a matter of time.

Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chi, the processor designed to power its autonomous vehicles, Optimus robots, and AI data center, has been delayed by approximately six months. The setback stems from Samsung’s 2-nanometer production line, where a postponed multi-project wafer (MPW) run is pushing the chip’s mass production timeline into late 2027.
The delay adds to a growing pattern of chip timeline slippage for Tesla, which is still waiting on its AI5 chip to reach volume production after Elon Musk said the design was “almost done” in January — six months after claiming it was “finished.”

We’ve got some amazing exclusive savings in today’s Green Deals, starting with the $1,439+ savings on EcoFlow’s 12,288Wh DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station with a FREE TRAIL 200 DC Power Station at $6,999. We also wanted to shine a spotlight on Anker’s SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System (and bundles) that are at new and exclusive lows starting from $4,084 – which are slated to end with the upcoming weekend. From there, we spotted Navee’s XT5 Pro Long-Range Off-Road Electric Scooter down at a new $935 low, as well as more big savings on EGO and Husqvarna tools, with more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever Navee UT5 Ultra X and UT5 Max electric superscooter deals, the best prices since Black Friday on Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 portable electric coolers, 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.

The Tesla Model Y better watch out, because Rivian has officially revealed R2 pricing and specs for all trims of its upcoming midsize electric SUV. This morning, the American automaker outlined a lineup that immediately begins with a $57,990 Performance Launch model arriving this spring, while a more affordable $45,000 base version is planned for later.

The ID.3 Neo is bringing a new look and major updates as the successor to Volkswagen’s popular electric hatch. Thanks to its latest software, the ID.3 is more advanced than ever, and other Volkswagen EVs, including the ID.4, can now be ordered with the updated infotainment system.

Across the United States, a quiet shift is taking place in how some local governments think about small, slow vehicles. More cities and states are updating their rules to make it easier for residents to legally drive golf carts on public streets, often through simplified permitting systems or special local ordinances.

Tesla Energy Ventures has secured a licence from Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, to supply electricity directly to households and businesses across England, Wales, and Scotland. The licence, effective March 11, marks a significant milestone in Tesla’s six-year push to become a full energy provider in Britain.
The approval comes despite thousands of public comments opposing the application, and it positions Tesla to replicate its Texas-based retail electricity model across the Atlantic.

A Southern California school district is considering a controversial new rule that could significantly limit how students get to school. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which serves Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, is weighing a proposal that would ban most students from riding electric bicycles to school.