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Lucid Air
Grand Touring edition
Overview
ManufacturerLucid Motors
Production2021–present
Model years2022–present
AssemblyUnited States: Casa Grande, Arizona
DesignerDerek Jenkins
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
Powertrain
Power output480–1,111 hp (487–1,126 PS; 358–828 kW)
Transmission1-speed fixed gear
Battery88 to 118 kWh, 924-volt electrical architecture
Electric rangeUp to 520 mi (840 km)[1]
Plug-in charging
  • Onboard charger
  • 19.2 kW bidirectional
  • Offboard charger
  • DC Combined Charging System (CCS) 300kW peak
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 weight5,203–5,236 lb (2,360–2,375 kg)[2]

The Lucid Air is a battery electric car produced and marketed by Lucid Motors. Unveiled in December 2016, it is designed to compete with existing brands in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, in particular the Tesla Model S Plaid, the Fisker Karma, the Porsche Taycan, as well as other brands in the luxury car segment, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi.[3][4]

The Dream Edition's EPA range is estimated at 520 mi (840 km).[1] The production version was unveiled in September 2020, and Lucid begun production 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 announced range of trim levels includes Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and Dream Edition versions.[7]

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

History

The Lucid Air was conceived in the early 2010s, with a prototype unveiled to the public in 2016,[3] and the production version unveiled in September 2020, with production planned to start in 2021.[5][6]

Lucid entered into a partnership deal with Samsung SDI on December 2, 2016, for battery procurement.[11][12]

In 2016, Lucid Motors created a delivery van prototype of its electric powertrain for the Air using batteries from its former brand, Atieva. Known as "Edna", the electric powered delivery van contained two gearboxes and motors producing over 900 hp (671 kW) and a battery pack capable of storing 87 kWh of energy. Combined with all-wheel drive and other physical and software updates, Edna was able to achieve a 0–60 mph (97 km/h) time of 2.74 seconds and quarter mile time of 11.3 seconds.[13] According to Lucid Motors, Edna was used to test the performance and real world functionality of its powertrain, including "motor control algorithms, regenerative braking behaviors, accelerator pedal feel, and cooling strategies".[14]

In 2018, at Laguna Seca, Lucid Motors set a new record with the Air, achieving a time of 1:39.30

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 by seven seconds, previously holding a previous record of 1:48.18.[15] Featured as a prototype, the 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".[16]

In 2018, Lucid Motors closed a US$1 billion investment deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to fund the Air's production.[17] Production was then expected to commence in late 2020 following the construction of the Lucid factory in Casa Grande, Arizona.[17] The factory's total investment was expected to amount to US$675 million by 2025 when all phases are complete, with the first phase including a US$168 million investment in equipment and US$82 million investment in property acquisition.[18]

By May 2019, the Air was available for pre-order in the United States and Canada, with plans stated to move to China as well.[19] In an interview, CEO Peter Rawlinson stated that China would pose as a significant market for Lucid Motors due to their intensive usage patterns, which the Air is best suited for.[20]

In a 2019 interview, Rawlinson outlined that the US$100,000-plus vehicle could be seen as the first stage of a much bigger vision, which is to achieve a level of energy efficiency that combined with an ubiquitous fast charging network, will counteract the need for bigger sized batteries.[21] Rawlinson specified that Lucid Motors aims to improve energy efficiency to be 5 mi (8 km) / kWh as opposed to an industry average of 3 mi (5 km) / kWh.[21] Rawlinson further outlined then 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.[21]

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".[22] 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."[22]

On May 5, 2022, Lucid Motors announced that it was raising prices of the variants 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%.[23]

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.[4] Its goal is to match the ability of sport coupes,[24] but has a greater interior space, with a smaller external length and width.[25] The exterior design was lead 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.[7]

Range

The Dream Edition R's EPA range is up to 520 mi (840 km),[1] making it the longest range of any EV rated by the EPA.[26]

On November 24, 2020, the company-predicted range for all four models was announced: 406 mi (653 km) for the Lucid Air Pure and Lucid Air Touring, 503 mi (810 km) for the Lucid Air Dream Edition, and 516 mi (830 km) for the Lucid Air Grand Touring.[26][27] 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.[28]

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."[29][clarification needed]

Aerodynamics

The Air has a drag coefficient of 0.21.[22] Later reporting from Motor Trend gives its drag coefficient as 0.20.[30] Rawlinson claims the Air has less drag than the Mercedes-Benz EQS due to a smaller frontal area.[31]

Powertrain

Lucid Motors uses lithium-ion battery cells sourced from LG Chem to supply the Air's primary powertrain.[11]

The entry level Air Pure will be equipped with a 88 kWh battery with rear wheel drive, capable of producing 480 hp (358 kW),[32] 600 N⋅m (443 lbf⋅ft) of torque and 406 mi (653 km) of range.[33] The Air Dream Edition Range will have a 112 kWh battery pack which will provide an estimated 520 mi (840 km) of EPA range. The Air Dream Edition Performance will have a combined output of 1,111 hp (828 kW) and will be able to accelerate from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 2.5 seconds.[24] In their most recent performance test, it achieved a top speed of 235 mph (378 km/h).[34]

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 26 kWh/100 km (62 miles), or 20.4 miles/kWh, which is equivalent to 1.8 litres/100 km of gasoline.[1]

Later independent reporting on real-world testing (drag strip performance times) showed the 1,111 hp (828 kW) Air Dream variant achieving a 1⁄4 mile (402 m) 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 1⁄4 mile times closer to 9.8 seconds could be achieved under friendlier conditions.[citation needed]

Charging

Lucid Motors plans to offer a nationwide charging plan to customers in the US through its joint agreement with Electrify America.[35] 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.[36] When used with a 300 kW or higher charging station, the vehicle can gain 300 miles of range in 20 minutes.[37] In the first phase[when?] of its construction, Electrify America, who builds 350 kW charging stations, will offer "more than 2,000 fast charging stations over 500 sites, spread out across 40 states and 17 major metropolitan areas".[38] In a 2019 interview with Lucid Motors Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Peter Rawlinson recognized fast charging capability as a priority due to the emergence of more intense usage patterns and demand for "stop-and-go" fast charging as a result of time constraints among consumers.[20] The vehicle also features an onboard bidirectional rectifier capable of using and supplying up to 19.2 kW (240V ~ 80A) of AC power.

Lucid Motors 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 without losing capacity.[20]

Furthermore, Lucid Motors claims that their cars will have reverse charging functionality — the vehicle's battery can act as a battery for the owner's home in the event of a power outage.[5]

Features

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 900 liters (32 cu ft), and over-the-air software updates."[24][39][40][41]

The Air can be optioned as a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain producing up to 1,111 horsepower (828 kW) 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."[24][39][40]

Reception

The car was chosen as one of the Top 10 Tech Cars by the IEEE in 2018[42] and is the 2022 Motor Trend Car of the Year.[30]

Models

Model Years Gross capacity Powertrain Power Torque 0–60 mph Top speed Range (EPA) DC charging AC charging on-board
Pure Q4 2022– 88 kWh Rear-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) 480 hp (487 PS; 358 kW) 600 N⋅m (443 lbf⋅ft) No data 200 km/h (124 mph) 406 mi (653 km) (Lucid projection w/19″ wheels) No data 19.2 kW
Touring 93 kWh Dual-motors all-wheel drive (AWD) 620 hp (629 PS; 462 kW) 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) 3.2 seconds 250 km/h (155 mph)
Grand Touring 112 kWh 800 hp (811 PS; 597 kW) 1,200 N⋅m (885 lbf⋅ft) 3.0 seconds 270 km/h (168 mph) 21″ wheels: 469 mi (755 km)
19″ wheels: 516 mi (830 km) [1] 		300 kW
Dream Edition Range Q4 2021– (Limited Edition) 118 kWh 933 hp (946 PS; 696 kW) 1,390 N⋅m (1,025 lbf⋅ft)[43] 2.7 seconds 21″ wheels: 481 mi (774 km)
19″ wheels: 520 mi (837 km) [1]
Dream Edition Performance 1,111 hp (1,126 PS; 828 kW) 2.5 seconds 21″ wheels: 451 mi (726 km)
19″ wheels: 471 mi (758 km) [1]
Sapphire 2022– Triple-motors all-wheel drive (AWD) 1,200 hp (1,217 PS; 895 kW) 2 seconds 21" wheels:

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