That senior writer at CNN sure must have a weird washing machine. But yeah, I guess a title like that generates a lot of clicks and more mental fuel (ignore the pun) to just point and laugh at EVs.
Had me wonder too. I am over 6 feet tall. Not too many washing machines I can fit into. I think ride on lawn mower would be a more accurate description.
I think the Renault Twizy [0] looks more like a lawn mower. At least this has real doors and windows.