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From the Press Room: Lucid Air Unveiled!

With its 500-mile range, this electric luxury sedan seeks to overtake Tesla.

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This is the 2022 Lucid Air, a brand new model that was just awarded MotorTrend’s Car of the Year. Should you sell your Tesla and order one of these?

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2022 Lucid Air Video Review: MotorTrend Buyer's Guide

With futuristic looks, a futuristic powertrain and futuristic performance and economy, is the Lucid Air the car of the future? At very least, it's our 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year, having impressed the judges and pushes the frontiers of electric performance and luxury vehicles far forward, with aces in all six criteria. Hear from the MotorTrend editorial team how Lucid pulled off such a feat in its first go.

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The Lucid Air Is the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year

Lucid Air EV In-Car Lap at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca (Courtesy of Lucid)

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Lucid Air EV In-Car Lap at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca (Courtesy of Lucid)

By all accounts, the Lucid Air Sapphire—the new 1,234-hp track-ready version of our 2022 Car of the Year—should’ve advanced to our PVOTY finalist round. But as is often the case, PVOTY testing reminded us that perception rarely equals reality.

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2024 Lucid Air Sapphire: 2024 PVOTY Contender

We test the all new Lucid Air Pure to find out if the entry-level Lucid sedan is as impressive as its more expensive siblings.

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Is the 2024 Lucid Air Pure An Entry Level Lucid?

In a test of real-world usability, Jonny drives the brand new Lucid Air clear across California, from Beverly Hills to San Francisco's Mission district. Plus — Driving the dynamic, near-1000 horsepower EV on the switchbacks of Angeles Crest Highway.

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2022 Lucid Air First Drive: Examining Its Real-World Usability

Lucid is hoping to certify the car for 517 miles, too—which means the big-battery version of the Air will catapult well ahead of Tesla’s Model S.

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2021 Lucid Air First Ride Review: How Much Range?

MotorTrend Buyers Guide Director Zach Gale takes our 2022 Lucid Air out to see what happens when you run the battery down to zero.

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Running Our 2022 Lucid Air to Zero

From its high-sided profile to its tapered roofline and jewelry-like details, the Gravity SUV EV is a case study in designing a vehicle which looks good whilst creating as little drag as possible - because as we know, less drag means more range. As striking on the inside as it is outside, the Gravity aims to provide its driver with a relaxed driving experience, and its passengers with an expansive, luxurious cabin, with space for for up to seven adults (plus luggage!) across three rows. However, does the Gravity do enough to best its competitors, the likes of the Rivian R1s and the Tesla Model X? What do we think of the Gravity's exterior design and interior space? watch along to find out!

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2025 Lucid Gravity: Luxurious Electric SUV for under $80,000?

We infiltrate hot rodding’s inner sanctum with the Lucid Air Sapphire at HOT ROD Drag Week 2025. Amid 400+ hardcore racers, the 1,234-hp EV faced skepticism, side-eye, and plenty of smack talk—but also ran 9-second passes while towing the line between ridicule and respect. From Maryland to Pennsylvania drag strips, the Sapphire proved its endurance over 660 miles of racing and road, sparking debate and surprising admiration. Could an electric sedan hold its own against six-second monsters? Watch as the Sapphire battles tradition and challenges everything Drag Week stands for.

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Can an EV Survive at Drag Week? Lucid Air Sapphire Takes On Drag Racing's Best