{"id":14731,"date":"2020-09-14T13:21:50","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T10:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=14731"},"modified":"2026-03-27T19:29:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:29:29","slug":"lucid-motors-unveils-lucid-air-the-worlds-most-powerful-and-efficient-luxury-electric-sedan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/lucid-motors-unveils-lucid-air-the-worlds-most-powerful-and-efficient-luxury-electric-sedan\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucid Motors Unveils Lucid Air, the World\u2019s Most Powerful and Efficient Luxury Electric Sedan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lucid Motors<\/a>, which seeks to set new standards for sustainable transportation with its advanced luxury EVs, today unveiled production details for the highly anticipated Lucid Air in a global web broadcast from its Silicon Valley headquarters. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLucid Motors is driven to make the electric car better, and by doing so, help move the entire industry forward, towards accelerated adoption of sustainable mobility. The goal of this relentless approach to developing the world\u2019s most advanced electric vehicle is to benefit all mankind with sustainable, zero emission transportation, and to also attract new customers to the world of EVs,\u201d said Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Motors. \u201cWith 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Space to Create the Air<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lucid Air is the result of a revolutionary approach to automotive packaging, called the Lucid Space Concept<\/a>, which capitalizes upon the miniaturization of Lucid\u2019s in-house developed EV drivetrain to optimize 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\u2019s a holistic, clean-sheet approach to advanced EV construction, without using existing \u201coff the shelf\u201d solutions so often seen in EVs from legacy automakers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. This extends the philosophy of hyper-efficiency embedded in every facet of Lucid Air, from energy to spatial efficiency, delivering an unprecedented combination of range, practicality, performance, and luxury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Space Concept also contributes to the subtly different and modern proportions for the Lucid Air, without relying on any traditional automotive design cues, instead delivering a beautiful car that looks entirely distinctive on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen we embarked on this journey at Lucid Motors and the development of our first vehicle, the Lucid Air, we refused to compromise. We decided early on that we were going to pursue every facet of performance, innovation, and luxury,\u201d said Derek Jenkins, VP of Design, Lucid Motors. \u201cThe result is that we are building the best car in the world and the numbers simply speak for themselves. What\u2019s more, we did all this without ever sacrificing the beauty of the Lucid Air, which will stand as the first example of a car being created from a \u2018clean sheet\u2019 to leverage the total design freedom that an EV architecture provides.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Inspired State<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking its cues from California, the state\u2019s spirit is embedded in, not only all of Lucid Motors\u2019 products, but also in the retail and digital experiences the brand is creating. As the name implies, Lucid is also inspired by the notion of seeing things differently and making those dreams come true. It\u2019s summed up in the brand tagline of \u201cDream Ahead,\u201d which is also the company\u2019s vision for rejecting the status quo and always pushing the boundaries in EV technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Lucid brand was created with a progressive, post-luxury mindset, ideally suited to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the most progressive buyers. We are heading into a future where conscious consumers see sustainability, advanced design, and technical innovation as equally important to more traditional luxury values of quality and craftsmanship,\u201d said Jenkins. \u201cWe consider Lucid to be at the forefront in a shift in consumer preferences toward new brands that offer direct relationships alongside products featuring entirely new levels of technology, performance, and design.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting New Standards at Every Level:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Record-breaking Performance and Range<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> on a consistent, repeatable basis. 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 517 miles<\/a> on a single charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World\u2019s Fastest Charging EV<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it arrives to market, the Lucid Air will also be the fastest charging electric vehicle ever offered<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Race-Proven EV Battery Packs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucid Motors drew upon 10 years of experience and over 20 million miles of real-world testing in creating its in-house developed, compact 113kWh extended-range battery pack<\/a>. Further developed in the world\u2019s leading electric racing championship, Lucid\u2019s race-proven battery technology excels with custom Battery Management System (BMS), clever cell packaging, and world-class energy density,  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class-Leading Interior Packaging and Largest Frunk:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Lucid\u2019s exclusive Space Concept philosophy, Lucid Air offers a full-size luxury-class interior while maintaining an agile, sport sedan footprint. This approach also results in the largest frunk of any electric car to date and incredible bi-level storage capabilities in both front and rear compartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Most Aerodynamic Luxury Car in the World<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lucid Air is the world\u2019s most aero-efficient luxury car<\/a>, with tests completed at Windshear\u2019s advanced rolling-road wind tunnel verifying a coefficient of drag of 0.21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Glass Cockpit Displays Combined with Tactile Physical Controls<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interior of the Lucid Air reflects a revolution in how next-generation free form displays are elegantly integrated into the design architecture of the cabin, providing a beautiful and seamless way of interacting with the vehicle software and human-centric user interface. In front of the driver is a 34-inch curved Glass Cockpit 5K display that \u201cfloats\u201d 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Next Level in ADAS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lucid Air\u2019s advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), Lucid DreamDrive, is a first-of-its-kind platform combining the most comprehensive sensor suite on the market<\/a> 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World\u2019s Most Advanced Lighting Technology<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucid Air\u2019s headlamps are a truly revolutionary Micro Lens Array system comprised of literally thousands of \u201clight channels.\u201d Developed entirely in-house, this technology provides the brightest, most precise and advanced lighting system ever. Digital steering of light direction is possible by digitally switching light channels in different directions, revolutionizing visibility and enhancing safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexa Voice Natively Integrated into Lucid Air<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucid has collaborated with Amazon to bring an advanced Alexa Built-In implementation directly into Lucid Air. This enables the driver and passengers to enjoy the full Alexa experience on the go \u2013 including navigation, calling, streaming media, smart home control, and adding items to a shopping cart or to-do list \u2013 all while keeping their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. The Lucid implementation of Alexa also provides an expanded set of localized vehicle control features of Lucid Air including HVAC, all with a simple voice command. When a driver uses Alexa there will also be visual support for commands via the Lucid Air\u2019s Glass Cockpit display. Over time, the available feature set will continue to grow via Lucid\u2019s built-in Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Dream Becomes Reality<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lucid Air will be available initially in North America, offered in four model ranges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n