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Tom's Guide
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Tom's Guide
I drove the Lucid Air Touring for a week — and it actually relieves EV range anxiety
Lucid EVs are still a rare sight on the roads, but that's part of their allure. I know very well what this EV maker is all about after testing out the Lucid Air Pure last year, proving to me that it addresses one of the biggest concerns people have about EVs — their range. It's no surprise that it's one of the best electric cars you can buy. The 2025 Lucid Air Touring is the middle trim in the lineup and offers nearly the same class-leading efficiency as the Air Pure. But that's accompanied with a more premium cabin space that really makes me feel I'm driving something from the future. In fact, this one particular design choice is something I saw in the upcoming release of the Lucid Gravity. However, the Lucid Air Touring does come at a premium that drives up the price to over $100,000 — up from its MSRP of $78,900. Is the difference worth it? 2025 Lucid Air Touring Battery 92 kWh Motor dual-motor AWD 0 to 60 mph 3.4 seconds Range 377 miles Horsepower 620 hp Wheels 20-inches MSRP $78,900 Price Tested $101,850 The best part about the 2025 Lucid Air Touring is that it offers exceptional range that addresses the range anxiety that still plagues many EVs today. I drove a total of 362.1 miles in my week's worth of testing, accumulating an average efficiency of 4 mi/kWh. Few electric cars I've tested in the last year ever get past 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency, and there's less than a handful that reach 4 mi/kWh. In one of my short distance range tests, the Lucid Air Touring manages to get an average 4.42 mi/kWh efficiency, which is outstanding and proves EVs can match gas-powered vehicles. On the highway for long distance driving, it manages 4.29 mi/kWh efficiency. All of this alleviates the range anxiety that people have around EVs. It also beats similar sport-style EVs I've tested like the Dodge Charger EV and BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe. Over on the charging side, the Lucid Air Touring is definitely one of the faster models with Level 1 charging at home thanks to its included charger. In fact, its 4.27 mi/hr average rate nets decent range with overnight charging. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. After 7.7 hours of charging, it returned 33 miles back to the battery. That might not sound like a whole lot, but it is. That said, I still recommend installing a Level 2 charger to get nearly a full charge with overnight charging. 2025 Lucid Air Touring 2025 Dodge Charger EV Scat Pack 2025 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe EV Price tested $101,850 $78,970 $76,575 Total miles driven 362.1 miles 276.3 miles 461.5 miles Average Efficiency 4 mi/kWh 3.5 mi/kWh 2.9 mi/kWh Best long distance driving efficiency 4.29 mi/kWh 3 mi/kWh N/A Best short distance driving efficiency 4.42 mi/kWh 3.8 mi/kWh N/A Level 1 charging rate 4.27 mi/hr 2.64 mi/hr 2.19 mi/hr A post shared by John Velasco (@john_c_velasco) A photo posted by on From the moment I got inside, the glass canopy roof of the 2025 Lucid Air Touring makes it one of the most futuristic EVs I've been in. Like really, its breathtaking view is like something from the future because of how it makes the front passengers feel that they're surrounded by glass. Even the visors are designed differently to accommodate this! I just love how I can see more of the view in front of me because of this panoramic glass canopy, which actually extends to the back as well so that passengers can get a similar look and feel. Luckily, there's a protective UV coating over the top that offers a bit of shade. However, it's an upgrade option that adds an additional $4,000 cost to its base MSRP. Lucid Motor's philosophy centers around designing EVs with outstanding efficiency, and the 2025 Lucid Air Touring is no different. Although I got better efficiency from the Lucid Air Pure, the 4 mi/kWh average I got from the Lucid Air Touring deserves praise, especially considering how it offers a much more powerful 620 hp performance. There's a lot of torque when I switch to Swift mode, which pulls me back into the seat accelerating up to cruising speed. There's definitely a more responsive feel to its steering as well in Swift mode, making it handle tight turns a breeze — adding up to an exhilarating ride overall. Just like the Air Pure, the Lucid Air Touring features a sleek and sporty design that makes this luxury EV look more like a souped-up sports car, but in sedan form. Part of its excellent efficiency is due to its aerodynamic silhouette design, which makes it lower to the ground and a wider base that allows the Lucid Air Touring to have an exceptionally low drag coefficient. Thanks in part to its design, there's a ton of space in the interior of the Lucid Air Touring. Not only is there ample legroom in the driver's seat, but rear passengers have more room in the back to extend their legs without having them brush up against the seats. This makes for a comfortable ride overall for everyone. However, the low profile roof design can make it feel a little cramped for taller individuals getting in and out of it. Again, I can't overstate how the Lucid Air Touring has a ton of space on the inside. That's also true for its trunk and frunk. With the former, the deep trunk lets me stow my JackRabbit OG2 Pro micro ebike without the need to fold it, while the automatic powered frunk is deep and wide enough to store groceries and other smaller items. Usually frunks are available in larger SUVs and pickup trucks like the Ford F150 Lightning or Rivian R1S, so finding one in a sedan is an extra treat. Much like any other luxury EV I've tested, like the Mercedes-Benz G 580 and Cadillac Optiq, the Lucid Air Touring has a neat unlocking sequence that gives me a dazzling show. With the key fob in hand as I approach it, a brilliant flash of light from the middle of the hood starts things off and cascades to the rest of the headlights. I wouldn't expect anything less from a luxury EV such as this, especially one that costs more than $100K. The adaptive cruise control system in the Lucid Air Touring is responsive at adapting to the road conditions. Not only does it take control of the wheel to assist with steering, but it also applies the necessary braking and acceleration to maintain cruising speed on the road. I also love how the Lucid Air Touring's lane change assist works flawlessly to switch lanes automatically on its own after activating the corresponding turn signal. Thankfully, the adaptive cruise control works well to detect sudden lane changes from other cars on the road; it applies a gentle brake instead of a harsher one I sometimes see in other EVs. As much as the glass canopy roof is a sight to behold, it doesn't offer relief from the sun on those hot and humid days in the summer. Yes, there's a protective UV coating and the rear passenger windows have roll up sun shades, but there's no shade whatsoever with the glass roof — which means that the sun is constantly shining down into the interior space. Although a physical shade would be impractical here due to how the front glass canopy extends all the way to the dashboard, there could be at least a physical shade cover for the passenger side — or Lucid could implement the electrochromic glass shade found in the Rivian R1S and Lexus RZ450e. However, I suspect this would drive up the cost even more. At $101,850 tested, the Lucid Air Touring is obnoxiously priced for any EV — let alone a sedan. For about the same price, you could get yourself bigger EVs that offer more utility, like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and even the GMC Hummer EV. Most of the Lucid's cost is driven by all the options thrown in, like its ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), glass canopy roof, premium seat trim, stealth appearance, and its comfort and convenience package. Strip away all those options, you still have an incredibly efficient and powerful EV at its base price of $78,900. Between that and the base model I tested, the Air Pure, the Air Touring largely benefits from a strong electric motor performance and all wheel driving. To be fair, the 2025 Lucid Air Touring is still an incredible EV without all of those options and packages. If you want that futuristic look with its glass canopy roof, it's an aesthetic choice that makes the EV look even more futuristic than it is. But I would probably skip it to have more privacy and shading. Beyond the aesthetics, the Lucid Air Touring blends fun and sporty driving with class-leading efficiency that squashes doubt about range distance anxiety. You'll be able to drive farther and longer than most EVs thanks to its efficiency, but the Lucid Air Touring doesn't sacrifice its sporty drive when you need the extra power. I think it's a sound value with the base trim without any add-ons at $78,900.
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly and OnlyFans star John Whaite opens up on health struggle, saying ‘it makes life almost unbearable'
STRICTLY star John Whaite has opened up about his ADHD and said "it makes life almost unbearable". The Bake Off star, 36, shared a video on Instagram saying: "as much as my ADHD can be a superpower, sometimes it makes life confusing. Advertisement 2 John Whaite opened up about his ADHD battle Credit: instagram/@john_whaite 2 The Strictly star said the condition can sometimes not feel like a 'superpower' Credit: Getty "Sometimes it makes life almost unbearable. "I was promised I'd get older and wiser, but sometimes I feel like I'm just an ageing fool." ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a condition where the brain works differently to most people. Advertisement READ MORE ON JOHN WHAITE "It can serve us in so many ways where we can fixate on things and achieve things and create things and really do the best work or something imaginable but often that's such a pyrrhic victory because we bleed ourselves dry or we exhaust ourselves in doing it or we abandon plans or friends or family and the reality of ADHD is that it can make us believe that what we're doing in life sometimes is the exactly the righteous course of action for us. "It's the right path in spite of what people who love us might say. "And then when it gets to the point where we are our interest fizzles away, the reality kicks in and we see the truth and we see the situation for what it is. "At that point we're left kind of thinking f***, I've given up so much for this. I've ignored people who love me for this. Advertisement Most read in News TV Channel 4 star John Whaite 'quits TV' after being left 'blindsided' by Steph's Packed Lunch axe "And this is really exhausting because usually the older you get the wise you get. "And while that can still be true in a situation where you have ADHD I think the reality. "As you get older you don't necessarily get wiser, you just get older and when you get older and you keep making silly little mistakes people become less tolerant of those mistakes because you're meant to be older and wiser." He added: "So much as we can say that ADHD is a superpower it is, also lets admit it concrete block around us and I think we need to acknowledge. Advertisement "You know there's so much positivity, but on the flip side of it can be so crippling and so dehumanising and annoying." "If I could chose to live life neurotypically at this point in my life, I would jump at the chance and I know that's not very pro ADHD it's not very kind of holding up the flag our community but sometimes it's just exhausting, it's horrific and sometimes I f****** hate it." His fans raced to share messages of support in the comment section. One wrote: "Those who love you will always have patience and understanding. They will listen and understand when you are overwhelmed and frustrated. Asking for help is empowering." Advertisement A second said: "Thank you for this. I see so many 'quirky' posts about ADHD (forgetting keys, being late) but the reality and guilt can be incredibly hard to live with. Solidarity." A third added: "Bless you John, hoping the coming days are kind to you." John has previously been In 2023, he explained his experiences after he was diagnosed with the condition. Advertisement He explained: "I've known my behaviour over the past decade (and my thinking for the past 30-odd years) has not been 'normal'. "I've often questioned whether I have some personality disorder, deep-rooted psychological trauma, or just a brain that isn't quite wired up right." Since finding fame, In 2021 he revealed on the Advertisement He returned to university after the show to do his barrister training but ended up getting pneumonia from stress - leading him to drop out of the law course. But he soon returned to public life after he was confirmed to be the What are the signs of ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that affects people's behaviour. Inattentiveness having a short attention span and being easily distracted making careless mistakes – for example, in schoolwork appearing forgetful or losing things being unable to stick at tasks that are tedious or time-consuming appearing to be unable to listen to or carry out instructions constantly changing activity or task having difficulty organising tasks Hyperactivity and impulsiveness being unable to sit still, especially in calm or quiet surroundings constantly fidgeting being unable to concentrate on tasks excessive physical movement excessive talking acting without thinking interrupting conversations little or no sense of danger mood swings, irritability and a quick temper
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Connecting Communities: Care Sector Event Offers Local Networking Zones
LONDON, CA, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 / / -- 2025 will see one of the UK's most exciting care sector gatherings – and this year, it comes with a strong focus on community connection and collaboration. The Care Providers & Private Clients Event 2025, hosted by StartupCare, is introducing dedicated local networking zones as part of its mission to bring care closer to home. These zones will offer visitors a chance to connect with care providers, suppliers, and community organisations operating within their own regions – fostering meaningful, face-to-face interactions between professionals and the people they support. The event is expected to attract over 6,000 attendees, including care providers, suppliers, carers, and – for the first time – private clients exploring care options for themselves or their loved ones. 'We know how overwhelming navigating care can be,' said Account Manager at StartupCare. 'That's why we've designed local networking zones where attendees can sit down, talk, and build genuine connections with providers in their area. It's about making care more accessible, more personal, and more human.' ________________________________________ What Are the Local Networking Zones? Each zone will be grouped by region allowing attendees to: • Meet providers and services operating nearby • Ask questions in a relaxed, informal setting • Build peer-to-peer support with others in similar situations • Discover local events, charities, and resources • Explore volunteering, employment, and training opportunities in care ________________________________________ Why It Matters With the care industry often seen as complex and fragmented, the Care Providers & Private Clients Event is setting a new standard in accessibility, transparency, and community engagement. Whether you're a care seeker, a carer, or a professional, the local networking zones offer a unique chance to find the right people, services, and support networks that are just around the corner. john Sole Startup Care Legal Disclaimer:
