I drove 2 of the coolest big electric SUVs you can buy. See how the $96,000 BMW iX and $92,000 Rivian R1S stack up.

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The BMW iX and Rivian R1S electric SUVs.
I tested the BMW iX and Rivian R1S electric SUVs to see how they compare.

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Early photos of Tesla's new Supercharger suggest it fixes a common complaint for non-Tesla EV owners

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Tesla new Superchargers appear to have a longer cord.
Tesla's new Superchargers appear to have a longer cord.

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Tesla opening its Supercharger network to rivals could be a brilliant marketing move from a company that famously doesn't advertise — with one big risk

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For the first time, Tesla is opening up its Superchargers in the US to drivers of non-Tesla cars.

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Tesla owners sue the carmaker, claiming they've faced long waits and high prices at service centers

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A Tesla showroom and service center, in Burbank on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 in Burbank, CA.
On Tuesday, a Model S owner filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Tesla.

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Electric cars don't need as much maintenance as gas-powered ones. Here are key differences between them.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Pininfarina Battista, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Rivian R1S electric vehicles.
EVs don't need oil changes and other maintenance-related things that gas-powered vehicles do.

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Millennial men – with lots of money – are leading the way on buying electric cars

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Millennial men – with lots of money – are leading the way on electric-vehicle purchases.

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Meet the typical Tesla owner: A white man with a household income over $130,000

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Tesla Model X.
Hedges and Company found that Tesla Model S, 3, and X drivers typically have annual household incomes that average $151,096, $133,879, and $146,623, respectively.

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Ford's new tech will let electric cars show off with smoky, four-wheel burnouts

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A patent diagram showing a Ford electric SUV doing a burnout.
A patent diagram showing a Ford electric SUV doing a burnout.

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I drove luxury SUV's from Rivian and Mercedes — here's why I'd go with the startup over the competition

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The Rivian R1S and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV electric SUVs.
The Rivian R1S brings ruggedness and quirky features, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV delivers leather-bound opulence.

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Tesla has declared a price war on electric-vehicle and traditional automakers alike. There are signs Elon Musk's company is making early gains.

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Elon Musk speaks at the opening of a new Tesla factory.
Elon Musk's Tesla has drastically cut the cost of its vehicles in 2023.

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