Lucid Air

Lucid Air
2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring in Zenith Red
Overview
ManufacturerLucid Motors
ProductionSeptember 2021 – present
Model years2022–present
Assembly
DesignerDerek Jenkins
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
Powertrain
Power output430–1,234 hp (321–920 kW)
Transmission1-speed fixed gear
Battery88, 93, 112 or 118 kWh lithium-ion
Electric rangeUp to 520 mi (840 km)[1]
Plug-in charging
  • AC: 19.2 kW AC (240V at 80A)
  • DC: 250 or 300 kW, CCS connector
Dimensions
Wheelbase116.5 in (2,960 mm)
Length195.9 in (4,975 mm)
Width76.3 in (1,939 mm)
Height55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Curb weight4,516–5,336 lb (2,048–2,420 kg)[2][3]

The Lucid Air is a battery electric 4-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 520 mi (840 km), the longest on the market as of 2024.[1][4] The production model was unveiled in September 2020, and production began in late 2021.[5][6]

In November 2020, the Lucid Air Pure was announced with 406 mi (653 km) of projected range and 480 horsepower (360 kW) and a starting price of US$77,400.[7] The range of trim levels includes Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and Dream Edition.[7]

On September 28, 2021, Lucid Motors announced that production had begun, with the base Pure model expected in late 2022.[8] Deliveries commenced on October 30, 2021, with the first reservation holders taking delivery of Air Dream Editions in an event in California.[9][10]

  1. ^ a b Fuel Economy Guide, Model Year 2022 (PDF) (Report). United States Environmental Protection Agency. 2021. p. 39. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  2. ^ https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/lucid-air-pure-technical-specs-2024.pdf
  3. ^ "Dreams Come True: Lucid Confirms First Customer Deliveries to Take Place on October 30". Lucid Motors (Press release). Newark, California. October 27, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  4. ^ BENTIA, RANDI (April 28, 2024). "Is the Lucid Air Grand Touring the Longest-Range Electric Vehicle in 2024?". Electrify News Site. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference lucid20200911 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Baldwin, Roberto (February 26, 2021). "Lucid Air Electric Sedan Will Miss Spring Delivery Timetable". Car and Driver. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Baldwin, Roberto (November 25, 2020). "2022 Lucid Air Pure, Base Model of the New EV, to Start at $77,400". Car and Driver. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  8. ^ Jin, Hyunjoo (September 29, 2021). "Lucid to start deliveries of electric cars with range exceeding Tesla's in October". Reuters.
  9. ^ "Lucid Air Dream Edition's First Customers Can Take Possession Of Luxury EV Sedan Saturday". Yahoo Finance. October 27, 2021.
  10. ^ "Dreams Come True: Lucid Air Customer Deliveries Officially Begin". InsideEVs. Retrieved November 20, 2021.