The Lucid Air will be available initially in North America and offered in four versions: Air, Air Touring, Air Grand Touring and Air Dream Edition. Prices ranged from US$80,000 to US$169,000 (before US tax exemption).
Having already set new industry benchmarks in the EV and luxury segments in key areas related to performance, efficiency, and design, deliveries of this new pure-electric luxury sedan will start in spring of 2021.
"With the Lucid Air, we have created a halo car for the entire industry, one which shows the advancements that are possible by pushing the boundaries of EV technology and performance to new levels,” said Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson.
Lucid Space Concept
The Lucid Air is the result of a new approach to automotive packaging called the Lucid Space Concept, which capitalises upon the miniaturisation of Lucid’s in-house developed EV drivetrain to optimise interior cabin space.
The concept is central to the architecture of the Lucid Electric Advanced Platform (LEAP) upon which the Lucid Air, and forthcoming Lucid vehicles, will be built. It’s a holistic, clean-sheet approach to advanced EV construction, without using existing “off the shelf” solutions so often seen in EVs from legacy automakers.
By simultaneously making smaller yet more powerful electric motors and dramatically improving the packaging of the entire electric powertrain, Lucid is able to reclaim that space for passengers and their comfort.
The Space Concept also contributes to the subtly different and modern proportions for the Lucid Air, without relying on traditional automotive design cues.
With up to 1,080 horsepower available in a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive architecture, the Lucid Air is able to achieve quarter-mile times as quick as 9.9 seconds. To date, it is the only electric sedan able to achieve a quarter-mile time under 10 seconds. The power of the Lucid Air is complemented by an available extended-range capability that achieves an estimated EPA range of up to 830km on a single charge.
Fastest charging EV ever
When it arrives to market, the Lucid Air will also be the fastest charging electric vehicle ever offered, with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute when connected to a DC Fast Charging network. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.
The Lucid Air is also the world’s most aero-efficient luxury car, with a coefficient of drag of 0.21.
The interior of the Lucid Air boasts free-form displays elegantly integrated into the design architecture of the cabin, providing a seamless way of interacting with the vehicle software and user interface.
In front of the driver is a 34-inch curved Glass Cockpit 5K display that “floats” above the dashboard, contributing to the light and airy feel of the interior. In addition, a retractable central Pilot Panel sits in finger-tip reach of the driver and passenger for deeper control of the vehicle’s systems and functions.
To complement the digital displays, several highly tactile, precision-milled physical controls are present, including ribbed turbines for steering wheel functions, a volume control roller, and alloy toggle switches for tuning climate settings.
Maximum safety
The Lucid Air’s advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), Lucid DreamDrive, is a first-of-its-kind platform combining the most comprehensive sensor suite on the market with a cutting-edge Driver Monitoring System (DMS), all standard on the Lucid Air Dream Edition.
It is the first system of its kind to offer 32 sensors, covering vision, radar and ultrasonics, plus the world’s first standard high-resolution LIDAR in an EV, all working alongside the standard DMS and geo-fenced HD mapping to provide the safest possible approach to Level 2 and Level 3 driver assistance technologies.
Lucid Air’s headlamps is made up of a Micro Lens Array system that has thousands of “light channels.” Digital steering of light direction is possible by digitally switching light channels in different directions, enhancing visibility and safety.
Lucid Air is equipped with Alexa voice control system that allows passengers to enjoy the full Alexa experience on the go.
Reservations are open now for customers across the US and Canada, as well as in select countries in Europe and the Middle East.
Production at the Lucid Motors factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, will begin in the coming months, with deliveries of the Lucid Air to North American customers to start in spring of 2021.
European and Middle East market delivery dates, pricing, and sales and service center details will be announced at a later date.
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