As the Lucid Air continues its slow march to production, the company is giving us a look at its user experience known as the Lucid UX. The centerpiece is a 34-inch curved display called the “Glass Cockpit.” It’s broken up into three different sections and features a 5K resolution. The left part of the display is home to vehicle controls such as lights, windshield wipers and window defrosters. It doesn’t sound terribly exciting, but key controls will be within easy reach.
The center section is a high-tech digital
instrument cluster, which has a “clutter-free” design focused on showing what
you need to know – speed and range. However, when certain DreamDrive driver
assistance systems are activated, the cluster transforms into a
“three-dimensional depiction of the Lucid Air and the other vehicles around it
on the road.”
The third and final section handles
infotainment functions and it’s focused on navigation, media and
communications. The company didn’t go into many details, but noted the system
features Amazon’s Alexa as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
compatibility. Users can also access streaming media services such as Spotify
and iHeartRadio. Below, the Air has a Pilot Panel that displays climate
controls and seat functions. Users will also be able to swipe menus from the
Glass Cockpit to the Pilot Panel to see more information and settings. However,
its most notable feature is the ability to retract and allow access to a
storage space behind the screen.
Lucid went on to say the colors shown on
the displays are color-matched to the interior and note the displays will be
able to receive over-the-air updates to gain new features. Owners will also be
able to use a smartphone app that allows them to “view charge status, check and
set the climate controls, and pre-load navigation journeys from anywhere.” Deliveries
of the Air are slated to begin later this year and the EV will be available in
a variety of configurations ranging from an entry-level Pure variant with 408
hp and 653 km of range to a Dream Edition
boasting 1,080 hp and a projected range of 810
km.
