Lucid launches its 2026 Air EV lineup: more range, quieter, and a little more expensive

Lucid’s newly announced 2026 Air lineup doesn’t reinvent the brand’s flagship sedan, but it does hone the formula with a more efficient Touring trim, added cabin comfort, and a few long‑requested equipment changes.

Below is a concise overview of what’s new for 2026 and how each trim now compares to its 2025 predecessor.

Lucid’s lineup is improving and trying to maintain its lead in efficiency.

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Ride1Up TrailRush launched as affordable mid-drive electric mountain bike

Ride1Up is officially hitting the trails in a big way. Known for its commuter-focused electric bikes that deliver impressive value, the San Diego-based brand has just announced the new Ride1Up TrailRush: a trail-ready electric mountain bike that marks Ride1Up’s first true entry into the rugged world of eMTBs.

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The Hyundai IONIQ 2 is an affordable little brother to the IONIQ 5 [images]

The Hyundai IONIQ 2 was just spotted out in public for the first time. Hyundai is expected to introduce the smaller, more affordable EV later this year. Here’s our first look at the IONIQ 5’s little brother.

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Priority Glide launched as one of the lowest-cost Gates belt drive e-bikes

In a market full of complicated tech, sky-high torque specs, and smartphone apps to control an e-bike, New York-based Priority Bicycles is going in the opposite direction with the launch of its newest model: the Priority Glide, a lightweight, fuss-free e-bike that brings belt drive simplicity to the masses.

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California set to BAN Tesla sales, Vietnam leads the way, and VW value tanks

The State of California is moving to ban the sale of Tesla cars amid claims that the company and its CEO, Elon Musk, have misled buyers about the self-driving capabilities of their cars. We’ve also got market-leading news out of Vietnam and a pricey, pricey lesson for one VW ID.Buzz buyer on today’s lesson-learning episode of Quick Charge!

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New electric bike license scheme to be tested on school-aged riders

Get ready, children. There’s a new electric bike licensing scheme that will soon be tested as one of several methods designed to help educate young riders on responsible road use and combat the growing concern of dangerous e-bike riding among youths around the world.

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Inmotion launches 50 MPH commuter electric scooter. Would you ride it?

Inmotion has unveiled its latest high-performance electric scooter, the Jet, and it’s shaping up to be a serious contender for riders who want both speed and commuter utility in one package. With a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and dual 1,200W motors peaking at 2,300W, the Jet is one of the highest-performance electric scooters available in the ~$2k price range.

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This $11,000 Chinese EV with semi-solid state batteries is about to shake up the industry

An electric vehicle powered by semi-solid state batteries for around $11,000? Sounds like a game changer. This Chinese automaker claims to be launching the first mass-market EV sold globally with new semi-solid state batteries.

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Tesla (TSLA) might lose its right to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuit

Tesla (TSLA) might lose its license to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuit brought by the California DMV, which is looking to suspend Tesla’s right to sell cars in the US’ biggest EV market for 30 days.

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Another luxury automaker is slashing EV prices with over $15,000 in discounts

Another luxury automaker is offering over $15,000 in discounts on its newest EV models. However, you may have a hard time getting your hands on one of them.

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