2022 Lucid Air

Lucid is a relatively new manufacturer of luxury electric vehicles with exceptionally long range. Its first vehicle, the Air, went on sale in 2021 and can go over 400 miles between charges, depending on how it is equipped. Lucid also has an SUV, the Gravity. Its vehicles have futuristic designs with plenty of glass, high-tech interiors, and luxurious touches that distinguish the vehicles from established luxury brands. Although its performance is impressive, even among fast EVs, the Air struggles with below-average reliability.

The luxurious Air electric sedan is the first model to be offered by Silicon Valley-based Lucid Motors. The rollout starts with a pricey, fully loaded Dream Edition. The dual-motor versions have 1,111 and 800 horsepower. The future single-motor version will have about 620 horsepower. The EPA range for the version with the maximum range is 520 miles. A base Air is available with 480-horsepower and a 406-mile range. The 900-volt electric system enables rapid charging capable of taking on 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes. The cabin is distinguished by a massive, curved 34-inch floating display ahead of the driver and a center console screen that can retract. The suite of advanced safety features is augmented by LIDAR, an advanced laser-based radar system. 2024 saw the introduction of the Sapphire trim, focused on performance with over 1,000 horsepower. A surround-view camera is standard for 2025.