{"id":25662,"date":"2025-06-05T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T10:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=25662"},"modified":"2025-06-05T14:09:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T14:09:48","slug":"what-in-the-world-is-lucid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/what-in-the-world-is-lucid\/","title":{"rendered":"What in the World is Lucid?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is it just us, or are there other folks out there wondering what in the world California automotive startup Lucid Motors is producing? We hear talk of the Pure, the Touring, the Grand Touring, and the Air Sapphire. So what\u2019s it all about?<\/p>\n

Well, enough people have mentioned this sleek car make and model around us lately, and we took it as a sign to feature this wow-factor EV here on the blog. Because in case you were wondering, it is, indeed, a car.\u00a0 But not just any car\u2026<\/p>\n

The Lucid Air Sapphire just might be the fastest luxury electric vehicle available on the market today. And while it ranks right at the top of Car and Driver\u2019s list<\/a> of Best Luxury Electric Vehicles, it\u2019s rather quite a nice surprise to see that its price tag, however, does not come in at the most expensive. \"Lucid<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s talk about this California-made supercar: What makes it so special?<\/h2>\n

Well, to begin with, the Air Sapphire boasts a whopping 512-mile driving range, if you opt for the Grand Touring edition. That\u2019s one charge fueling a whole lot of miles. We\u2019re talking about the potential to drive straight from New York State all the way to Ohio on a single charge.\u00a0 Not even a gas tank can claim that sort of range.<\/p>\n

Next, Lucid has declared that the Air Sapphire is the most energy efficient vehicle on the road today. This claim comes from the proposed 146 MPGe rating coming from the EPA. And if the question crosses your mind about charging time, the Lucid is meant to generate 300 miles of range on a 21-minute charge with fast charging. \"Charging<\/p>\n

Okay, but what about its performance, you wonder. What about the horsepower and what of the acceleration times? Well, it depends on the specific model you opt for, of course. Were you to choose the basic Pure model, you\u2019d pay around $71,400 for 430 horsepower and 4.3-second 0-60 speed time. However, if you\u2019re in the mood to splurge, the Air Sapphire wows with a 1234 horsepower! And this extra zoom means you\u2019ve got and acceleration time of 0-60 in 2.1 seconds. That\u2019s up there with some of the fastest vehicles on the road, ever.<\/p>\n

For reference, the Tesla Model S Plaid makes its mark of 0-60 at 2.1 seconds, while Rimac Nevera has 0-60 at 2.4, and the astounding Aspark Owl 0-60 in under<\/em> 2 seconds. (Next feature on this speed demon, maybe?!)<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also looking at both all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive abilities, room for four passengers (and obviously the driver) and a pretty generous 22 cubic feet cargo capacity. This zippy EV comes with touchscreen infotainment, voice recognition, and the ability to learn driver preferences when it comes to music and temperature settings.<\/p>\n

When it comes to safety features, Lucid delivers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And while self-driving capability is on the horizon for the future, some of its current offerings are:<\/p>\n