Lucid Air
{{Short description|Battery electric full-size luxury sedan}}
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{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Lucid Air
| image = 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring in Zenith Red, front left.jpg
| caption = 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring in Zenith Red
| manufacturer = Lucid Motors
| production = September 2021{{snd}}present
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
| United States: Casa Grande, Arizona
}}
| designer = Derek Jenkins
| class = Executive car (E)
| body_style = Four-door sedan
| layout = {{unbulleted list
| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
| Tri-motor, all-wheel-drive
}}
| transmission = One-speed fixed gear
| powerout = {{cvt|430-1234|hp}}
| battery = 88, 93, 112 or 118 kWh lithium-ion
| electric_range = Up to {{cvt|520|mi}}{{Fuel Economy Guide |year=2022 |page=39}}
| charging = {{unbulleted list
| AC: 19.2 kW AC (240V at 80A)
| DC: 250 or 300 kW, CCS connector
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2960|mm|in|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4975|mm|in|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1939|mm|in|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1410|mm|in|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|4,516-5,336|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/lucid-air-pure-technical-specs-2024.pdf |title=2024 Lucid Air Pure Technical Specifications |publisher=Lucid Motors}}{{cite press release|url=https://www.lucidmotors.com/media-room/dreams-come-true-lucid-confirms-first-customer-deliveries|title=Dreams Come True: Lucid Confirms First Customer Deliveries to Take Place on October 30|date=2021-10-27|website=Lucid Motors|access-date=2021-12-23|location=Newark, California}}
| sp = us
| model_years = 2022–present
| related =
}}
The Lucid Air is a battery electric four-door luxury sedan made by Lucid Motors. The car was announced in December 2016 and sold starting in 2021.
The Dream Edition's EPA range is estimated at {{cvt|520|mi}}, the longest on the market {{as of|2024|lc=y}}.{{Cite web |last=BENTIA |first=RANDI |date=2024-04-28 |title=Is the Lucid Air Grand Touring the Longest-Range Electric Vehicle in 2024? |url=https://electrifynews.com/news/auto/is-the-lucid-air-grand-touring-the-longest-range-electric-vehicle-in-2024/ |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=Electrify News Site |language=en-US}} The production model was unveiled in September 2020, and production began in late 2021.{{Cite web|last=Baldwin|first=Roberto|date=February 26, 2021|title=Lucid Air Electric Sedan Will Miss Spring Delivery Timetable |url= https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35636414/lucid-air-production-delay/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Car and Driver|language=en-US}}
In November 2020, the Lucid Air Pure was announced with {{cvt|406|mi}} of projected range and {{Convert|480|hp}} and a starting price of US$77,400.{{Cite web|last=Baldwin|first=Roberto|date=2020-11-25|title=2022 Lucid Air Pure, Base Model of the New EV, to Start at $77,400|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a34777320/2022-lucid-air-pure-priced/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Car and Driver|language=en-US}} The range of trim levels includes Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and Dream Edition.
On September 28, 2021, Lucid Motors announced that production had begun, with the base Pure model expected in late 2022.{{Cite news|title=Lucid to start deliveries of electric cars with range exceeding Tesla's in October|website=Reuters |date=29 September 2021| url= https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/lucid-start-deliveries-electric-cars-with-range-exceeding-teslas-october-2021-09-28/|last1=Jin|first1=Hyunjoo}} Deliveries commenced on October 30, 2021, with the first reservation holders taking delivery of Air Dream Editions in an event in California.{{Cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lucid-air-dream-editions-first-143629420.html|title=Lucid Air Dream Edition's First Customers Can Take Possession Of Luxury EV Sedan Saturday |website= Yahoo Finance|date=October 27, 2021 }}{{Cite web|title=Dreams Come True: Lucid Air Customer Deliveries Officially Begin |url= https://insideevs.com/news/544452/lucid-air-customer-deliveries-begins/|access-date=2021-11-20|website=InsideEVs|language=en}}
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History
The Lucid Air was conceived in the early 2010s, with a prototype unveiled to the public in 2016,{{Cite news|last=Lambert|first=Fred|date=2016-12-14|title=Lucid unveils its electric sedan called 'Air': 400 miles of range, 1000 hp, 'autonomous-ready' and 'more than $100,000'|url=https://electrek.co/2016/12/14/lucid-air-electric-sedan-range-price/|access-date=2020-09-05|website=Electrek|language=en-US}} and the production version unveiled in September 2020, with production planned for 2021.{{Cite web |last=|first= |date=September 9, 2020 |title=Dream Ahead |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgbde-SgWGM|access-date=September 9, 2020|website=YouTube}}
Lucid contracted with Samsung SDI on December 2, 2016, to supply batteries.{{Cite web |url=https://lucidmotors.com/stories/lucid-and-samsung-sdi-strategic-partnership |title=Lucid and Samsung SDI Strategic Partnership |date= 2016-12-06| website=Lucid Motors |language=en|access-date=2019-05-10}}{{Cite news |url= https://insideevs.com/news/330641/lucid-motors-teams-with-samsung-sdi-to-develop-next-gen-lithium-ion-battery-cells/ |title=Lucid Motors Teams With Samsung SDI To Develop Next-Gen Lithium-Ion Battery Cells |last=Lucid |work= InsideEVs |date=13 December 2016 |access-date=2019-05-10}}
In 2016, Lucid Motors created a delivery van with the prototype of its electric powertrain for the Air using batteries from its former brand, Atieva. Known as "Edna", the delivery van contained two gearboxes, motors producing over {{cvt|900|hp|-1}} and an 87 kWh battery pack. Combined with all-wheel drive and other physical and software updates, Edna was able to achieve 0–{{Convert|60|mph|abbr=on}} in 2.74 seconds and a {{cvt|1/4|mile|m|0}} in 11.3 seconds.{{Cite web |url= https://lucidmotors.com/stories/edna-gets-upgrade|title=Edna Gets an Upgrade|date=2016-10-11 |website= Lucid Motors|language=en|access-date=2019-05-10}} According to Lucid Motors, Edna was used to test the real world performance of its powertrain, including "motor control algorithms, regenerative braking behaviors, accelerator pedal feel, and cooling strategies".{{Cite web |url= https://lucidmotors.com/stories/introducing-edna|title=Introducing Edna|date=2016-07-13 |website= Lucid Motors|language=en|access-date=2019-05-10}}
In 2018, a modified Lucid Air prototype set an EV lap record of 1:41.67 at the Laguna Seca track, beating the Jaguar I-Pace's previous record of 1:48.18 by seven seconds.{{cite news |url=https://electrek.co/2018/09/06/lucid-air-laguna-seca-beats-jaguar-tesla/|title=Lucid Air prototype beats production Jaguar/Tesla EVs by ~7 seconds in Laguna Seca lap |last=Dow|first=Jameson |date=2018-09-06 |work=Electrek |access-date=2019-05-28 }} The prototype Air was equipped with "Pirelli P Zero PZ4 summer tires, modified high temperature brake pads and fluid, a 6-point roll cage and fire suppression system".{{Cite web |url=https://lucidmotors.com/stories/lucid-air-sets-laguna-seca-lap-time-14167|title=Lucid Air Sets Laguna Seca Lap Time of 1:41.67 |date=2018-09-09 |website=Lucid Motors|access-date=2019-05-28 }}
In 2018, Lucid Motors closed a {{USD|1 billion}} investment deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to fund the Air production, then expected to commence in late 2020 following the construction of the Lucid factory in Casa Grande, Arizona.{{Cite web |url= https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/17/17869450/lucid-motors-saudi-arabia-deal-tesla|title=Lucid Motors closes $1 billion deal with Saudi Arabia to fund electric car production|last=Hawkins|first=Andrew J.|date=2018-09-17|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-05-10}} The factory investment was expected to reach {{USD|675 million}} by 2025 when all phases are complete, with the first phase including a {{USD|168 million}} investment in equipment and {{USD|82 million}} to acquire property.{{Cite news |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/tech/2019/02/18/lucid-motors-break-ground-soon-casa-grande-car-factory-arizona/2859345002/ |title=Casa Grande preparing for Lucid's high-dollar Arizona car factory |work=AZ Central |date=19 February 2019 |access-date=2019-05-10}}
By May 2019, the Air was available for pre-order in the United States and Canada, with plans slated for China.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carshowroom.com.au/news/lucid-air-on-sale-now-for-68-000/ |title=Lucid Air On Sale Now For $68,000 |website=CarShowroom|access-date=2019-05-27}} In an interview, CEO Peter Rawlinson stated that China was projected as a significant market for Lucid Motors due to their intensive usage patterns, for which the Air is best suited.{{Cite web |date=24 April 2018 |title=A look at Lucid Motors: Q&A with CTO Peter Rawlinson |url=https://chargedevs.com/features/a-look-at-lucid-motors-qa-with-cto-peter-rawlinson/ |access-date=2019-05-10 |website=chargedevs.com}}
In a 2019 interview, Rawlinson outlined that the US$100,000-plus vehicle could be the first stage of a much bigger vision, which could achieve a level of energy efficiency that combined with a ubiquitous fast charging network, would counteract the need for larger batteries.{{Cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/342642/exclusive-lucid-explains-long-term-vision-for-affordable-luxury-ev/|title=Exclusive: Lucid Explains Long-Term Vision For Affordable Luxury EV| website=InsideEVs|language=en|access-date=2019-05-25}} Rawlinson said that Lucid Motors aims to improve energy efficiency to {{convert|5|mi/kWh|km/kWh|abbr=on}} compared to an industry average of {{convert|3|mi/kWh|km/kWh|abbr=on}}. Rawlinson further predicted that the price of batteries was expected to drop to US$100 / kWh within the next decade, which he believes will enable Lucid Motors to produce a luxury EV for less than US$30,000.
On June 30, 2020, Lucid Motors said that they expected the Lucid Air to be "the world's most aerodynamically efficient luxury car when it goes into production". The company "achieved a new benchmark in aerodynamic efficiency for its luxury electric car … with tests recently completed at Windshear's advanced rolling-road wind tunnel, the automaker verified a coefficient of drag of 0.21."{{Cite web|title=Lucid Air claimed to be the most aerodynamically efficient luxury car| url= https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1128703_lucid-air-claimed-to-be-the-most-aerodynamically-efficient-luxury-car|access-date=2020-07-08 |website= Green Car Reports| date= July 2020|language=en}}
On May 5, 2022, Lucid Motors announced that it was raising prices of its luxury Air sedan beginning June 1. The price hikes would push the base price of the Air sedan up as much as 13%.{{Cite web |title=Lucid is raising prices on its luxury Air EV |url=https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/05/lucid-is-raising-prices-on-its-luxury-air-ev-by-as-much-as-13/ |access-date=2022-05-06 |website=TechCrunch |date=May 5, 2022 |language=en-US}}
In December 13, 2022, Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., and Lucid Group, Inc. announced they had entered into multi-year agreements to supply batteries for Lucid’s award-winning luxury electric vehicle{{Cite web|url=https://na.panasonic.com/news/panasonic-energy-and-lucid-group-announce-agreement-to-supply-lithium-ion-batteries-for-lucid-air-luxury-evs|title=Panasonic Energy and Lucid Group Announce Agreement to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries for Lucid Air Luxury EVs|website=na.panasonic.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://lucidmotors.com/media-room/panasonic-agreement-supply-lithium-ion-batteries|title=Panasonic Energy and Lucid Group Announce Agreement to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries for Lucid Air Luxury EVs|website=Panasonic Energy and Lucid Group Announce Agreement to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries for Lucid Air Luxury EVs}}
In June 2024, Rawlinson announced that the Lucid Air (RWD) had achieved a record efficiency, covering {{convert|5|mi/kWh|km/kWh|abbr=on}}, up from its prior record-setting {{convert|4.7|mi/kWh|km/kWh|abbr=on}}.{{Cite news |last=Doll |first=Scooter |date=2024-06-14 |title=Lucid CEO says its Air has hit efficiency of 5 miles per kWh and 'no one else is even close' |url=https://electrek.co/2024/06/14/lucid-ceo-air-efficiency-5-miles-per-kwh-no-one-else-is-even-close/ |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Electrek |language=en-US}}
Overview
= Design =
The Air has been designed to compete in the luxury sports segment against the Tesla Model S as well as high-line models from German car manufacturers.{{Cite web |title=How does the Lucid Air stack up against the competition? |url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/03/16/how-does-the-lucid-air-stack-up-against-the-competition/ |access-date=2019-05-06 |website=TechCrunch |date=March 16, 2017 |language=en-US}} Its goal is to match the ability of sport coupes,{{Cite web |url= https://lucidmotors.com/|title=Lucid| website= Lucid Motors| language=en|access-date=2019-05-10}} but has a greater interior space, with a smaller external length and width.{{Citation| publisher= Lucid Motors| title=Exploring Air: Space Reimagined| date=2017-04-14 |via= YouTube |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKWTjlBksqM|access-date=2019-05-06}} The exterior design was led by Derek Jenkins.
On September 9, 2020, the Lucid Air was officially unveiled, and on November 24, 2020, Lucid Motors detailed the full range including the Lucid Air Pure, Touring, Grand Touring and Dream Edition.
= Range =
The Dream Edition R's EPA range is up to {{cvt|520|mi}}, making it the longest range of any EV rated by the EPA.{{cite news|url=https://electrek.co/2021/09/16/lucid-shares-epa-range-for-air-models-including-520-miles-on-the-dream-edition-range/|author=Scooter Doll|date=September 16, 2021|title=Lucid shares EPA range for Air models including 520 miles on the Dream Edition Range|work=Electrek}}
On November 24, 2020, the company-predicted range for all four models was announced: {{cvt|406|mi}} for the Lucid Air Pure and Lucid Air Touring, {{cvt|503|mi|abbr=on}} for the Lucid Air Dream Edition, and {{cvt|516|mi}} for the Lucid Air Grand Touring.{{Cite web |title= Lucid Names Its Base Model Lucid Air Pure|url=https://insideevs.com/news/456415/lucid-air-pure-base-model/|access-date=2020-12-25 |website= InsideEVs|language=en}} A 2022 test drive revealed that the Grand Touring model only managed 410 miles; however, this was still the first EV tested by Car and Driver to top 400 miles.{{cite news|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a40628362/2022-lucid-air-grand-touring-by-the-numbers/|author=Drew Dorian|date=July 18, 2022|title=Tested: 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring Dazzles with Clever Design and Inspired Engineering|work=Car and Driver}} In 2024, Lucid Air broke the Guinness World Record for an EV driving through the most countries with a single charge – crossing 9 countries in {{convert|567|miles|km|0|abbr=out}}.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-24 |title=Lucid Drives 912 km Through 9 Countries on a Single Charge, Breaking Guinness Record - EV |url=https://eletric-vehicles.com/lucid/lucid-drives-912-km-through-9-countries-on-a-single-charge-breaking-guinness-record/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=eletric-vehicles.com |language=en-US}}
= DreamDrive (ADAS) =
On July 29, 2020, Lucid Motors announced DreamDrive, an Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) which will debut in the Air. The DreamDrive sensor suite has 32 sensors in total, including "14 cameras: Three forward-facing, four side- and rear-facing, four surround-view, a rear-facing, a rear-facing fisheye, and lastly, a driving monitoring one. There are five radar units. One is a forward-facing long-range sensor, and the other four are short-range ones. Twelve short-range ultrasonic sensors handle near-field detection, and lastly, a high-resolution, long-range, 125-beam (equivalent), forward-facing Lidar maps the three-dimensional space ahead of the car."{{Cite news|date=2020-07-29|title=2021 Lucid Air's DreamDrive Driver Assistance Package Will Include 32(!) Sensors|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2021-lucid-air-dreamdrive-driver-assistance-package-details/|access-date= 2020-08-12|website= Motor Trend |language=en}}{{clarify|how is Lucid controlling the ADAS? are they using any machine learning or AI like some competitors?|date=September 2020}}
= Aerodynamics =
The preproduction Air has a {{Cd|0.21|long=yes|link=car}}. Later reporting from Motor Trend gives it as {{Cd|0.20}} for the production version.{{cite news |date=15 November 2021 |title=The Lucid Air is the 2022 Car of the Year |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/lucid-air-2022-car-of-the-year/ |access-date=25 Dec 2021 |website=Motor Trend}} Rawlinson claims the Air has less drag than the Mercedes-Benz EQS due to a smaller frontal area.{{cite web| url= https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001811210/000110465921093160/tm2122473d1_425.htm|title=Lucid Investor Call Transcript |date= July 16, 2021 |publisher=Securities and Exchange Commission|website= SEC.gov |access-date= September 16, 2021}}
= Powertrain =
File:Lucid Air Chassis - center and rear.jpg
In February 2020, Lucid Motors announced a partnership with LG Chem through which the latter company would provide battery cells for the Lucid Air sedan through 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://marketrealist.com/p/who-makes-lucid-motors-battery|title=The Lucid Air Sedan's Battery Might Have Tesla Worried|first=Dan|last=Clarendon|date=February 24, 2021|website=Market Realist}}
In December 13, 2022 – Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., and Lucid Group, Inc. announced they had entered into multi-year agreements to supply batteries for Lucid’s award-winning luxury electric vehicle.
The entry level Air Pure will be equipped with a 88-kWh battery with rear wheel drive, capable of producing {{cvt|430|hp|0}},{{Cite web|url=https://www.lucidmotors.com/air/specs|title = Lucid Air | Specs |website=Lucid Motors |date= | access-date= }} {{cvt|600|Nm|0}} of torque and {{cvt|406|mi|0}} of range.{{Cite web|title=Lucid Air: 235mph EV to be launched at New York motor show|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-new-york-motor-show/lucid-air-235mph-ev-be-launched-new-york-motor-show|access-date=2020-08-19|website=Autocar|language=en}} The Air Dream Edition Range will had a 112 kWh battery pack which will provide an estimated {{cvt|520|mi}} of EPA range. The Air Dream Edition Performance will had a combined output of {{Convert|1,111|hp|0|abbr=on}} and will be able to accelerate from {{cvt|0|–|60|mph}} in 2.5 seconds. In their most recent performance test, it achieved a top speed of {{cvt|235|mph}}.{{Cite news| url= https://electrek.co/2017/07/10/lucid-motors-all-electric-sedan-top-speed/|title=Lucid Motors hits 235 mph (378 km/h) top speed with its all-electric sedan| last= Lambert |first= Fred |date= 2017-07-10|website=Electrek|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-10}}
{{as of|2021}}, the most efficient version on sale in the US, the Air Grand Touring with 19-in wheels, has an EPA rated energy efficiency of {{cvt|26|kWh/100mi|mpge}}.
Later independent reporting on real-world testing (drag strip performance times) showed the {{cvt|1,111|hp|kW|0}} Air Dream variant achieving a {{convert|1/4|mile|m|0|abbr=out}} time of 10 seconds flat. The test providers noted that conditions on that particular day were suboptimal (colder than ideal temperature for example), leading them to speculate that {{frac|1|4}} mile times closer to 9.8 seconds could be achieved under friendlier conditions.{{Citation needed |date= March 2022}}
= Battery and charging =
File:Lucid Air Electric Drive Unit and Battery.jpg
Lucid Motors plans to offer a nationwide charging plan to customers in the US through its joint agreement with Electrify America.{{Cite web |url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/23813/lucid-motors-to-use-electrify-america-charging-network-for-its-air-electric-car |title=Lucid Motors to Use Electrify America Charging Network |last=Edelstein|first=Stephen |website=The Drive |date=September 25, 2018 |access-date=2019-05-10}} The 800-volt DC charging system, first used by the Porsche Taycan, allows variable voltages up to 1000 volts, and thus is fully compatible with Lucid's 924-volt electrical architecture.{{cite news |last1=Lambert |first1= Fred |title=Lucid: Tesla hasn't cracked it, we can take it to whole new level of range and efficiency |url= https://ww.electrek.co/2020/02/05/lucid-air-tesla-range-efficiency/ |website=Electrek |date=5 February 2020}}
When used with a 300 kW or higher charging station, the vehicle can gain 300 miles of range in 20 minutes.{{Cite web |last= Brady |first= Duncan |date= 2021-08-25|title=2022 Lucid Air|url=https://www.motortrend.com/cars/lucid/air/2022/|access-date=2021-09-13| website= Motor Trend| language=en-US}} The vehicle features a bidirectional rectifier capable of supplying up to 19.2 kW (240V ~ 80A) of AC power that could power a home or other load.
It upconverts 400-volt or lower power coming from a charger to its operating voltage. It downconverts the battery pack's 900 volts to 400 volts to power other loads in the vehicle or to charge another vehicle.{{Cite news |last=Markus |first=Frank |date=2021-11-15 |title=The 2022 Lucid Air's Stunning EV Powertrain Tech Is Why It's So Far Beyond the Competition |url=https://www.motortrend.com/features/2022-lucid-air-powertrain-tech-deep-dive/ |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=MotorTrend |language=en}}
The company claims that its 2170 cells differ significantly from normal lithium ion cells due to their tolerance of repeated cyclic fast charging and non-use for a prolonged period of time while maintaining capacity.
The Lucid Air is also capable of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging, but only when using the optional RangeXchange{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2023 |title=Introducing RangeXchange, an Innovative New Feature Enabling the Lucid Air to Directly Charge Other Electric Vehicles |url=https://ir.lucidmotors.com/news-releases/news-release-details/introducing-rangexchange-innovative-new-feature-enabling-lucid}} cable in conjunction with the second generation 40A Mobile Charging Cable.{{Cite web |title=40A Mobile Charging Cable Kit |url=https://store.lucidmotors.com/40a-mobile-charging-cable-kit/ |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=store.lucidmotors.com |language=en}}
Features
File:Lucid Air Dream edition, IAA Open Space 2023, Munich (P1120054).jpg
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Other standard features include: "LED headlights, all the necessary hardware for autonomous driving, four high resolution screens (three of which are touch sensitive), 19-inch alloy wheels, 10-speaker sound system, 12-way power adjustment for the front seats with heating, front and rear trunk with a total luggage space of around {{Convert|900|liters|cuft|abbr=}}, and over-the-air software updates."{{Cite news|url=https://www.caradvice.com.au/532921/lucid-air-will-significantly-undercut-tesla-model-s-on-price/|title=Lucid Air will significantly undercut Tesla Model S on price |website=CarAdvice|language=en|access-date=2019-05-10}}{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/03/16/the-lucid-air-electric-car-starts-at-just-60000-before-tax-credit/|title=The Lucid Air electric car starts at just $60,000 — before tax credit|website= TechCrunch|date=March 16, 2017 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-10}}{{Cite web |url= https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/16/14944068/lucid-motors-air-electric-car-price-range-specs|title=Lucid Motors' electric car will cost $60,000|last=O'Kane|first=Sean|date=2017-03-16|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-05-10}}
The Air can be optioned as a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain producing up to {{convert|1,111|hp}} for the top of the range Air Dream Edition P.
Other options include: "active suspension, a panoramic sunroof, executive rear seats that can recline up to 55 degrees, a 29-speaker sound system with noise cancellation, 20 or 21-inch alloy wheels, and 22-way electric adjustment front seats with ventilation, dynamic bolsters and massage."
Safety
{{Euro NCAP|year=2022|overall_stars=5|adult_points=34.2|adult_percent=90|child_points=45|child_percent=91|pedestrian_points=42.2|pedestrian_percent=78|safety_percent=84|safety_points=13.5|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/lucid/air/48413|description=Lucid Air GT (LHD)}}
Reception
The Lucid Air was chosen as one of the Top 10 Tech Cars by the IEEE in 2018{{cite journal|date=April 2018 |journal=IEEE Spectrum |title=Top 10 Tech Cars: 2018 | issn=0018-9235 |volume=55 |issue=4 |page= 30 |doi= 10.1109/MSPEC.2018.8322044 |s2cid=4116523 }} and is the 2022 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Also in 2022, Lucid Air achieved the record for Longest Range and Fastest Charging Speed of any vehicle ever tested by Car and Driver.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-18 |title=Lucid Air Grand Touring Has Best Range of Any EV We've Tested to Date |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40633791/lucid-air-grand-touring-best-ev-range-tested/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-us}}{{Cite web |date=2022-03-24 |title=2022 Lucid Air Dream Charges More Quickly Than Any Other EV |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39502213/2022-lucid-air-dream-performance-charging-test/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-us}} In April 2023 the Lucid Air was named the 2023 World Luxury Car of the Year by the World Car Awards.{{Cite web |publisher=Lucid Group |title=Lucid Air Wins 2023 World Luxury Car of the Year |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lucid-air-wins-2023-world-luxury-car-of-the-year-301791054.html |date=2023-04-05 |access-date=2023-04-07 |via=PR Newswire}} In April 2024, Car and Driver included the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire in its annual Lightning Lap. It set a time of 2:44.3 around Virginia International Raceway, making it both the fastest EV ever tested and the fastest four-door ever tested around the track.{{Cite web |last=VanderWerp |first=Dave |date=Feb 22, 2024 |title=2024 Lucid Air Sapphire at Lightning Lap 2024 |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a46594739/2024-lucid-air-sapphire-lightning-lap-2024/ |access-date=Feb 25, 2024 |website=Car and Driver}}
Models
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!Model ! colspan="2" |Pure !Touring !Grand Touring !Grand Touring Performance !Dream Edition Range !Dream Edition Performance |
| Years
|2023–present (as of 2024) | colspan="3" |2022–present (as of 2024) |2022, 2023 | colspan="2" |2021–2023 (Limited Edition) |2023–present (as of 2024) |
|---|
| Layout
|Single-motor rear-wheel drive | colspan="6" |Dual-motor all-wheel drive |Tri-motor all-wheel drive |
| Battery capacity
| colspan="2" |{{val|88|ul=kWh}} |93 kWh | colspan="2" |112 kWh | colspan="3" |118 kWh |
| Power
|{{convert|430|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|480|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|620|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|819|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|1050|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|933|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|1,111|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|1,234|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} |
| Torque
|{{cvt|406|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on|order=flip|lk=on}}{{Cite news |last=Ewing |first=Steven |date=2023-10-06 |title=Lucid's new base Air Pure EV seems like a hell of a car |language=en |work=Top Gear |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/usa/lucids-new-base-air-pure-ev-seems-a-hell-a-car |access-date=2023-11-02}} |{{cvt|600|Nm|0|abbr=on}} |{{cvt|1,000|Nm|0|abbr=on}} |{{cvt|1,200|Nm|0|abbr=on}} | | colspan="2" |{{cvt|1,390|Nm|0|abbr=on}}{{Cite news |last=Lieberman |first=Jonny |date=2021-08-25 |title=2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition R Exclusive First Drive: An Absolute Mic Drop |url=https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-lucid-air-dream-edition-r-exclusive-first-drive-review// |access-date=2021-09-13 |website=Motor Trend |language=en-US}} |{{cvt|1,939|Nm|0|abbr=on}} |
| 0 to 60 mph
|4.5 sec |3.8 sec |3.4 sec |3.0 sec |2.6 sec |2.7 sec |2.5 sec |1.89 sec |
| Range (EPA)
|20-in. wheels: {{cvt|394|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} |{{cvt|410|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} |{{cvt|425|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} (w. 19-in. wheels) |21-in. wheels: {{cvt|469|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} |{{cvt|446|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} |21-in. wheels: {{cvt|481|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} |21-in. wheels: {{cvt|451|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} |{{cvt|427|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} |
| DC charging
| colspan="3" |250 kW | colspan="5" |300 kW |
| AC charging
| colspan="8" |19.2 kW |
| Curb weight
| colspan="2" |{{convert|4564|lbs|kg|0|abbr=on}} | colspan="1" |{{convert|4988|lbs|kg|0|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/lucid-air-touring-technical-specs-2024.pdf |title=2024 Lucid Air Touring Technical Specifications|publisher=Lucid Motors}} | colspan="2" |{{convert|2272|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}{{cite web|url=https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/lucid-air-grand-touring-technical-specs-me-260524.pdf |title=2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring Technical Specifications |publisher=Lucid Motors}} | colspan="2" |{{convert|5236|lbs|kg|0|abbr=on}} | colspan="1" |{{convert|5336|lbs|kg|0|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/lucid-air-sapphire-technical-specs-2024.pdf |title=2024 Lucid Air Sapphire Technical Specifications |publisher=Lucid Motors}} |
References
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Further reading
- Felton, Ryan. [https://jalopnik.com/electric-startup-lucid-motors-is-doing-one-big-thing-ri-1829295352 Electric Startup Lucid Motors is Doing One Big Thing Right] Jalopnik. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- Wong, Raymond. [https://mashable.com/2017/04/13/lucid-air-electric-car-hands-on/ Sorry Tesla, but the Lucid Air is way more luxurious and spacious] Mashable. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
External links
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- {{Official website|https://www.lucidmotors.com/air}}
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