Lucid Air
EV · Lucid
Lucid's executive sedan. Industry-leading range (516 miles in Grand Touring) and the Sapphire variant with 1,234 horsepower from three motors.
The Lucid Air launched in late 2021 as the company first product. The Air is an executive sedan with industry-leading EV efficiency and range. The Grand Touring variant has EPA range of 516 miles, making it the longest-range production EV available. The Sapphire variant (high-performance) makes 1,234 horsepower from three motors and runs 0-60 in around 1.89 seconds. The Air uses 924-volt electrical architecture, higher than Tesla 400V or Porsche 800V. The higher voltage enables faster charging and lower current heat loss. Lucid in-house motors are smaller, lighter, and more power-dense than competitor designs, contributing to the efficiency advantage. The Lucid Air has been positioned as the engineering-purist alternative in the luxury EV segment. Reviews have praised the engineering, range, and performance. Sales volumes have been below initial projections, but the company continues to scale production and expand the lineup with the Gravity SUV. On WhipJury, Lucid Air submissions are uncommon but always memorable. The combination of luxury, performance, and engineering reputation generates strong voter interest.
Air variants
Pure. Single motor RWD. Most affordable.
Touring. Dual motor AWD.
Grand Touring. Dual motor AWD with most-efficient powertrain. 516-mile range.
Sapphire. Tri-motor with 1,234 horsepower. 0-60 in 1.89 seconds.
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