The 2021 Lucid Air has been unveiled in
production-ready spec. The advanced electric sedan brings with it class-leading
technologies, an eye-catching design, and four different variations suiting
different budgets. As recently revealed, the Lucid Air has a 113 kWh battery
pack coupled with a pair of electric motors producing up to 1,080 hp. In
flagship Dream Edition guise, the Air can accelerate to 96 km/h in a
mere 2.5 seconds and sprint down the quarter-mile in 9.9 seconds at 231.7 km/h. It has a limited top speed of 270 km/h.
Other variants to be offered include the
entry-level Air, the Air Touring, and the Air Grand Touring. The Air Grand
Touring’s dual electric motors are rated at a combined 800 hp, allowing it to
hit 96 km/h in 3 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in 10.8 seconds at 214 km/h. It can travel a record-setting 832 km on a charge
with the available 19-inch AeroRange wheel and tire package. By comparison, the
more performance-focused Air Dream Edition has a range of 748 km on
the available 21-inch AeroDream wheels or 809.5 km on the smaller
19-inch wheels.
One step down in the range brings you to
the Lucid Air Touring. This variant is rated at 620 hp, can hit 96 km/h in 3.2
seconds and runs down the quarter-mile in 11.4 seconds at 197.9 km/h.
This model has an EPA estimated range of 653 km with the
aforementioned 19-inch AeroRange wheel and tire package. Sitting at the base of
the range is the regular Air but range, horsepower, and acceleration details
have yet to be announced for this version. All Lucid Air models can charge at
up to 32 km of range per minute when connected to a DC Fast Charging
network. This translates into approximately 482 km of range in just
20 minutes of charging.
Inside, the Air has a spacious and
futuristic-looking cabin that aims to maximize space and make the most of
Lucid’s compact EV drivetrain. With this in mind, the Air features a 34-inch
curved glass cockpit with a 5K display that appears to float above the
dashboard. Key functions are operated through a high-definition infotainment
screen that Lucid dubs the ‘Pilot Panel.’ This display can be hidden away into
the dashboard when not in use, revealing a large storage cubby. The Lucid Air
will initially be available with seating for three adults in the rear but at a
later date, it will be offered with executive rear seating that includes two
seats that can recline up to 55 degrees.
Elsewhere, the Lucid Air makes use of
Amazon Alexa and supports over-the-air updates. It also features a Tesla Model
X-esque windshield that stretches high up to the roof. There is also a large
glass panel over the second row. Lucid has also developed a comprehensive
driver-assistance suite for the Air dubbed Lucid DreamDrive. This system
utilizes 32 different sensors, including a high-definition Lidar that works
alongside geo-fenced HD mapping to offer Level 2 and Level 3 driver assistance
functionality.
Prices for the 2021 Lucid Air start at US$ 72,500 after the US$ 7,500 federal tax credit in entry-level form, set to hit the
market in 2022. Customers willing to spend a little more can purchase the Air
Touring model from US$ 87,500 after the tax credit and set to be available in late
2021.
The Air Grand Touring, complete with its
517 miles of range, will be available in mid-2021 and starts at US$ 131,500 after
the tax credit. Last but not least is the Lucid Air Dream Edition, available
from spring 2021 and starting at US$ 161,500 after the tax credit.
