The Ferrari Luce EV Proves The Haters Wrong + Rivian R2 Tests Reveal Real-World Range & Charging

2026-07-31

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Are autonomous vehicles actually safer than human drivers? On this week’s episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Mack and Tim break down new research that reveals two things: Waymos crash less than human drivers, but autonomous vehicle crash data has big limitations. Plus, early drive reviews are in for the Ferrari Luce EV, and they might shut up the haters. This thing seems to drive just like a Ferrari should. And real-world range and charging metrics for the Rivian R2 are finally emerging now that deliveries are underway. How does it stack up to the Tesla Mo...

Plus, early drive reviews are in for the Ferrari Luce EV, and they might shut up the haters. This thing seems to drive just like a Ferrari should. And real-world range and charging metrics for the Rivian R2 are finally emerging now that deliveries are underway. How does it stack up to the Tesla Model Y Performance?

We also check out a game-changing battery from FAW that charges at mind-blowing speeds, and take a look at a new J.D. Power study showing EV drivers are significantly happier with their vehicles than gas car owners.

Ferrari Luce Reviews Are In And Sorry, But It Actually Seems Pretty Great https://insideevs.com/news/803144/ferrari-luce-reviews-are-good/

The Rivian R2 Is A Charging Beast. But It's 'Just Fine' At Road Trippinghttps://insideevs.com/news/802873/rivian-r2-charging-test/

Out of Spec & RivianTrackr’s Rivian R2 range test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ar417CfeuA

Hybrids And Gas Cars Don't Make People As Happy As EVs Do: Study https://insideevs.com/news/802719/ev-buyers-happy-jd-power-survey/

This Chinese Automaker Just Beat BYD With An EV Battery That Recharges In 8 Minutes
https://insideevs.com/news/803094/hongqi-four-minute-charging-test/

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