The Lucid Air is an electric luxury sedan from Lucid Motors, first delivered in October 2021. Designed under CEO and chief engineer Peter Rawlinson — previously chief engineer of the Tesla Model S — it combines a spacious cabin in a mid-size footprint with exceptional efficiency. The Air Dream Edition Range earned an EPA range rating of 520 miles, the highest of any EV at the time. The Air is built in Casa Grande, Arizona.

At a glance
Deliveries began October 2021
Built Casa Grande, Arizona
Range Up to 500+ miles EPA (depending on version)
Versions Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, Sapphire
Company origins Founded in 2007 as Atieva, a battery technology company

Efficiency as the core idea

Lucid’s approach was to squeeze more miles from each kilowatt-hour: compact, powerful electric motors, a 900-volt-class electrical architecture, advanced thermal management and a very aerodynamic body. Efficient motors are also small, freeing space for passengers and luggage.

Space

Because the motors and components are compact, the Air offers a large cabin and a generous front trunk for its exterior size. Lucid calls this approach “Space Concept”. The optional glass canopy roof extends over the rear seats.

Performance

The top Air Sapphire has more than 1,200 horsepower and a sophisticated chassis, competing with the fastest electric sedans on the road.

The Lucid family

Lucid followed the Air with the Gravity, a three-row electric SUV, and has announced smaller models. Its majority investor is Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and it also assembles cars in Saudi Arabia.

Luxury EVs compared

The Air competes with the Tesla Model S, Mercedes EQS, BMW i7 and Porsche Taycan. Read BMW i7 vs Mercedes EQS and the Tesla Model S history.