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Lucid to go mainstream with $48,000 midsize electric crossover
Lucid, the luxury electric vehicle maker known for its high-performance Air sedan, has its sights set on the heart of the EV market. CEO Peter Rawlinson confirmed a target price of around €44,700 for the company's upcoming midsize crossover SUV, a bold move that pits it against Tesla's wildly popular Model Y.
Rawlinson revealed that despite initial estimates closer to €47,000, Lucid could make its new model even more affordable. With production slated for late 2026, we will see price changes. Still, Lucid clearly targets a much broader audience than its pricier Air sedan.
Though the car itself remains a mystery for now, we can see the sleek lines visible under a draped sheet on the first teaser image released by the company. The photo suggests the affordable Lucid will have a crossover SUV form. This format is massively in demand, promising both spaciousness and the sleek style today's car buyers crave.
The stakes are high for Lucid, whose Air sedan boasts impressive specs but has yet to be the sales hit the company hoped for. This time, Lucid is betting big on this midsize contender and the upcoming Gravity SUV to turn sales around and position the brand for mass-market success. Rawlinson emphasized that slow sales aren't due to production bottlenecks but rather a need to boost awareness of Lucid's unique offerings. He's confident that once customers experience the cars, the sales will follow.
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Lucid, the luxury electric vehicle maker known for its high-performance Air sedan, has its sights set on the heart of the EV market. CEO Peter Rawlinson confirmed a target price of around €44,700 for the company's upcoming midsize crossover SUV, a bold move that pits it against Tesla's wildly popular Model Y.
Rawlinson revealed that despite initial estimates closer to €47,000, Lucid could make its new model even more affordable. With production slated for late 2026, we will see price changes. Still, Lucid clearly targets a much broader audience than its pricier Air sedan.
Though the car itself remains a mystery for now, we can see the sleek lines visible under a draped sheet on the first teaser image released by the company. The photo suggests the affordable Lucid will have a crossover SUV form. This format is massively in demand, promising both spaciousness and the sleek style today's car buyers crave.
The stakes are high for Lucid, whose Air sedan boasts impressive specs but has yet to be the sales hit the company hoped for. This time, Lucid is betting big on this midsize contender and the upcoming Gravity SUV to turn sales around and position the brand for mass-market success. Rawlinson emphasized that slow sales aren't due to production bottlenecks but rather a need to boost awareness of Lucid's unique offerings. He's confident that once customers experience the cars, the sales will follow.
Lucid to go mainstream with $48,000 midsize electric crossover
Lucid's upcoming midsize electric crossover is priced to compete with Tesla, pointing to the automaker's serious intentions for mainstream growth.
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Lucid Air keeps the Range King title in 2024
The EPA has released official figures for the 2024 Lucid Air lineup, and it's safe to say Lucid is still leading the pack in the range department.
For those who prioritize efficiency, the entry-level Pure RWD model, with its 88 kWh battery, boasts an EPA combined range of 674 km. Opting for the larger 20-inch wheels will set you back slightly to 634 km, but that's still quite a distance on a single charge. Surprisingly, this rear-wheel drive variant outperforms its all-wheel drive predecessor's efficiency.
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The EPA has released official figures for the 2024 Lucid Air lineup, and it's safe to say Lucid is still leading the pack in the range department.
For those who prioritize efficiency, the entry-level Pure RWD model, with its 88 kWh battery, boasts an EPA combined range of 674 km. Opting for the larger 20-inch wheels will set you back slightly to 634 km, but that's still quite a distance on a single charge. Surprisingly, this rear-wheel drive variant outperforms its all-wheel drive predecessor's efficiency.
Lucid Air keeps the Range King title in 2024
The 2024 Lucid Air continues to top electric vehicle charts with its impressive range, the Grand Touring model boasting an EPA-estimated {{516 miles}}.
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First pre-production Lucid Gravity SUV rolls off the line
The California-based electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its highly anticipated Gravity SUV. The company's CEO, Peter Rawlinson, shared a video on LinkedIn showing the first pre-production Gravity model as it emerged from the paint shop at Lucid's Casa Grande, Arizona factory.
Finished in a sleek Infinite Black paint, the pre-production Gravity offers an exciting preview of the SUV's final design. While Lucid has not yet announced an official production date, Rawlinson's LinkedIn post suggests that the company is well on its way to delivering the Gravity to waiting customers.
The pre-production phase plays a pivotal role in refining the manufacturing process and ensuring that Gravity meets Lucid's stringent quality standards. "Each unit will help us perfect the process and will be used for final validation testing to ensure top-tier build quality in full-scale production," stated Rawlinson.
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The California-based electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its highly anticipated Gravity SUV. The company's CEO, Peter Rawlinson, shared a video on LinkedIn showing the first pre-production Gravity model as it emerged from the paint shop at Lucid's Casa Grande, Arizona factory.
Finished in a sleek Infinite Black paint, the pre-production Gravity offers an exciting preview of the SUV's final design. While Lucid has not yet announced an official production date, Rawlinson's LinkedIn post suggests that the company is well on its way to delivering the Gravity to waiting customers.
The pre-production phase plays a pivotal role in refining the manufacturing process and ensuring that Gravity meets Lucid's stringent quality standards. "Each unit will help us perfect the process and will be used for final validation testing to ensure top-tier build quality in full-scale production," stated Rawlinson.
First pre-production Lucid Gravity SUV rolls off the line
Lucid Motors has reached a major milestone in the development of its Gravity electric SUV, with the first pre-production model rolling off the assembly line.
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Peter Rawlinson on LinkedIn: #technology #manufacturing #bestsuv #lucidgravity #lucidmotors… | 144 comments
Today marked another step forward in our company’s journey. This afternoon, fresh out of our state-of-the-art paint shop and resplendent in stunning Infinite… | 144 comments on LinkedIn
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savagegeese long-term test of the Lucid Air
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Fully Charged Show review of the Lucid Air Pure
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Lucid Air Sapphire gets bulletproof makeover
Luxury electric vehicles are ever increasing in number, but what if you need more than just speed and range? What if you need protection? Enter US Armor Group, a company that transforms luxury cars into fortresses on wheels. Their latest creation is an armored version of the Lucid Air Sapphire, one of the fastest EVs on the market.
The Lucid Air Sapphire is a proper beast, boasting a tri-motor setup that delivers a staggering 1,234 horsepower. It can rocket from 0 to 97 km/h in under two seconds and reach a top speed of 330 km/h. But US Armor Group has taken this performance beast and added a layer of security that is fit for a head of state.
The armored Lucid Air Sapphire features bulletproof glass, reinforced doors, and a 360-degree protective shield made from a military-grade composite material. This material is ten times stronger than ballistic steel yet five times lighter, ensuring the car retains its impressive performance despite the added weight of {{385 lbs}}. It can withstand a 0.44 magnum round, and customers can opt for even higher levels of protection against rifles, grenades, and explosives.
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Luxury electric vehicles are ever increasing in number, but what if you need more than just speed and range? What if you need protection? Enter US Armor Group, a company that transforms luxury cars into fortresses on wheels. Their latest creation is an armored version of the Lucid Air Sapphire, one of the fastest EVs on the market.
The Lucid Air Sapphire is a proper beast, boasting a tri-motor setup that delivers a staggering 1,234 horsepower. It can rocket from 0 to 97 km/h in under two seconds and reach a top speed of 330 km/h. But US Armor Group has taken this performance beast and added a layer of security that is fit for a head of state.
The armored Lucid Air Sapphire features bulletproof glass, reinforced doors, and a 360-degree protective shield made from a military-grade composite material. This material is ten times stronger than ballistic steel yet five times lighter, ensuring the car retains its impressive performance despite the added weight of {{385 lbs}}. It can withstand a 0.44 magnum round, and customers can opt for even higher levels of protection against rifles, grenades, and explosives.
Lucid Air Sapphire gets bulletproof makeover
US Armor Group has unveiled an armored version of the Lucid Air Sapphire, one of the fastest EVs on the market, featuring bulletproof glass, reinforced doors, and a 360-degree protective shield.
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Lucid to launch £38k Model Y rival in 2026
Company's new mid-size platform will emphasise efficiency and affordability
Lucid has announced that it will launch its Tesla Model Y rival in two years, priced below $50,000 (£38,000).
The SUV will be based on what Lucid calls its new ‘mid-size’ platform and use the company’s next-generation Atlas motors, which major on energy efficiency. The firm claims this will allow it to offer competitive range figures despite using smaller batteries than rival electric cars.
“Our vehicles go farther with less, unlocking significant cost and mass savings as we scale,” said Lucid chief Peter Rawlinson.
As previously reported by Autocar, Lucid will also launch a saloon on the new platform. Rawlinson, who previously led development of the Tesla Model S, said Lucid’s two new cars were “overtly” Tesla competitors.
He added: “This is the first time I’ve ever said it: we’re going to compete in that market – high-volume family car.
“And how can we compete? Because we’ve got the most advanced technology, which means we can go farther with less battery, and the battery is the most high-cost item of an electric car. So if you can go a certain distance with less battery, you can make that car more cheaply than anyone else.”
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Company's new mid-size platform will emphasise efficiency and affordability
Lucid has announced that it will launch its Tesla Model Y rival in two years, priced below $50,000 (£38,000).
The SUV will be based on what Lucid calls its new ‘mid-size’ platform and use the company’s next-generation Atlas motors, which major on energy efficiency. The firm claims this will allow it to offer competitive range figures despite using smaller batteries than rival electric cars.
“Our vehicles go farther with less, unlocking significant cost and mass savings as we scale,” said Lucid chief Peter Rawlinson.
As previously reported by Autocar, Lucid will also launch a saloon on the new platform. Rawlinson, who previously led development of the Tesla Model S, said Lucid’s two new cars were “overtly” Tesla competitors.
He added: “This is the first time I’ve ever said it: we’re going to compete in that market – high-volume family car.
“And how can we compete? Because we’ve got the most advanced technology, which means we can go farther with less battery, and the battery is the most high-cost item of an electric car. So if you can go a certain distance with less battery, you can make that car more cheaply than anyone else.”
Lucid sets sights on Tesla with £38k Model Y killer | Autocar
Company's new mid-size platform will emphasise efficiency and affordability