Lucid Air

The Air is Lucid's luxury saloon, designed in California and assembled in America, and it is meant for the driver who wants a large, quiet electric car with real long-distance ability rather than a crossover. Lucid sells it in four trims for the 2027 model year, and the choice is mostly a question of how much power you want: 430 hp at the bottom of the range and 1,234 hp at the top.

Trims, power and price

The Pure has 430 hp and reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, from US$70,900. The Touring has 620 hp and takes 3.4 seconds, from US$79,900. The Grand Touring has 819 hp and takes 3.0 seconds, from US$114,900. The Sapphire is rated at 1,234 hp and 1.89 seconds to 60 mph, and Lucid prices it fully equipped at US$249,000.

Range and charging

Lucid gives projected range figures, with official EPA estimates still to come: 420 miles for the Pure, 431 for the Touring, 512 for the Grand Touring and 427 for the Sapphire. For fast charging, Lucid quotes the time to add 200 miles: 16 minutes for the Pure and Touring, 12 minutes for the Grand Touring and 15 minutes for the Sapphire. The Lucid Connected Home Charging Station adds up to 80 miles of range per hour at 80 amps and 240 volts. It has a 24-foot cable, supports bi-directional charging with extra hardware and receives over-the-air updates.

Inside

The cabin centres on a 34 inch glass cockpit display with a power retractable 12.5 inch Pilot Panel to the right of the driver. There are four colourways, and front seats can be heated, ventilated and massaging. An optional panoramic Glass Canopy lets in light, and there is a frunk as well as a boot. The body is 195.9 inches long on a 116.5 inch wheelbase and 55.4 inches tall.

Driver assistance and app

Driver assistance is called DreamDrive Premium and includes Blind Spot Warning, with 3D Surround View Monitoring and a Blind Spot Display as options. Every Lucid comes with the Lucid Mobile App, and the car supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Lucid notes that the Air Pure was named to Car and Driver's 10Best list for the third year running.

Key facts

• Price from (US): US$70,900 (Pure)
• Power: 430 hp to 1,234 hp
• Projected range: up to 512 miles (Grand Touring)
• Charging: 200 miles added in 12 to 16 minutes, by trim
• Length: 195.9 in
• Driver assistance: DreamDrive Premium