We own a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid and a 2022 Lucid Air Dream Performance. I think this review of the Lucid Air tracks my experience of the car more closely than any other review I've seen, giving it the kudos it deserves as an exhilarating driving machine and a roomy, luxurious passenger conveyance, and the slams it still deserves on software issues even after a year of OTA updates. I would add that, with now over 16,000 miles on the odometers of our Plaid and our Air Dream (early production car no. 154), the Plaid has developed body squeaks and groans while the Air remains as solid as a bank vault. (The Plaid also had more fit/finish issues at delivery than the Air.) Long story short: the Plaid is our second Tesla and will be our last. The Air is our first Lucid, and our next vehicle purchase will likely be the Lucid Gravity SUV to replace our Honda Odyssey.

I got my Air GT in April before the GT Performance version came out. "Only" 816hp, but somehow that seems like enough. The computer stuff has quickly gotten better, my lane keeping works very well, but the key fob thing can be irritating. What I really enjoy most about the car is the ability to comfortably eat miles at full Texas speed from my DFW home (boring roads) to places such as the Hill Country, the Ozarks or Colorado, where the driving is more engaging. When the world turns warm and green again, I will head over to the Smokey Mountain area, another favorite of mine. When really pushed in the tighter stuff the car is simply amazing. BTW, CEO Rawlinson _was_ head engineer at Lotus. Chief designer Jenkins is responsible for the much admired latest MX-5 Miata. Lucid has an all-star cast.

We're down on power......... to 1,050hp.

The room in the back seats could keep both of the koreas satisfied

I got to test drive the same one in Canada, and I honestly thought this was more Mercedes S Class than the EQS. And I think this is the problem with Mercedes, Audi and BMW and where they screwed up, they don't want their EV flagship to compete with their AMG Flagships. The Lucid Air GT is so damn good, and for the money I think I would take it over an EQS any day and I would take it over an 63 AMG any day. It's more pleasant to be in and it drives better.

I was able to test drive one recently in Northern California and it's an amazing car. They let me go into some tight twisty roads, and the handling was surprisingly great. My only gripe (and maybe it was my seating position) was that the A pillars seemed huge and visibility on the corners didn't seem great...

This and the Rivian both fit into the not-for-me-but-I'm-glad-they-exist category. Hope both companies get the bugs and ticks ironed out.

EV motors not losing range or costing more for more power has me very excited about EVs. ICE engines were always a balance between power, economy, NVH, reliability and emissions. Now engineering teams can just pick a HP number that works harmoniously with the rest of the car and (literally) plug in

I love that evs are bringing the big body saloon cars back

Given how small the cost differential is between low and high-power electric drivetrains, one wonders if we're about to have a race to the top (every vehicle is powerful) or the opposite (nickel-and-dimed for differences that cost the manufacturer next to nothing). I think we know the answer.

Liked the thoughts about big power numbers and efficiency/range. I’ve studied electrical engineering back in the days, and the first thing you realize is an electrical component (take for example an electric motor or a transformer) it gets more and more efficient the bigger it becomes.

I ‘really’ want a car that takes design queue from classic Citroens b/c they are so damn gorgeous (DS, SM). So I am rooting for Lucid but unfortunately are way out of my price range. I also do not have a garage for a charger. Hybrid would be my only option. I’d buy a Lucid for the French inspiration.

you lost me at $180k. good gawd. i'm afraid that if Lucid doesn't come down market a bit, it'll never sustain itself, especially in a tougher economic climate which we're certainly heading into.

The price and availability are essentially what been damaging Lucid in selling numbers. Because they got great technology.

I have a GT-P in this exact spec. It's unclear if the power numbers are actually less than the Dream. My Maroney sticker says 1111 HP. Amazingly fun car.

I cannot wait for my sapphire edition to come I pre ordered when I first heard of it

Would love to see the fit and finish on that high mileage test car. Buddy of mine said he checked out a trade in at his Porsche dealer in NorCal and he said it was literally falling apart in his hands.

But is it worth $180k? No way! I would ask , what's the resale value gonna be in 5 years with 50k miles?

I'd be more interested in seeing a review of the regular Touring model. It seems like it still has plenty of range and is plenty quick, but with less weight and a lower price. And the back seat room is better because of the smaller battery.

I just want a 200hp 5 door wagon with 350 mile range. I don't want a stupid SUV and sedans don't have enough cargo room.

@10:30 Design always reminded me of a Twenty-first Century Citroen _GODDESS_

We are getting way to far into trusting technology when you take away the buttons from the key fob that is what you call to far. I want the lock and unlock buttons so I know I locked it

For the huge $180K, I'm not sure I'd ever take this over a Porsche 911 Turbo S. It's got similar straight line performance, better 'real world' performance since every driving situation I'm actually in, involves taking corners. Plus, no range considerations/ charging station problems/ etc

You two were *flying* in the Air today!

Can you check out Karma and their GT? It's supposed to be going all electric too and the brand is easily forgotten by many.

I own a Grand Touring , There’s a problem with the Lucid fobs that basically makes it so that there’s always current being drawn from the little batteries, even when your key is in your pocket, with no buttons being depressed

Horsepower is a function of WATTAGE. Wattage is gained by increasing battery size (wattage is voltage x amperage, adding cells will increase voltage OR amperage depending on how you wire them) so you get a shit ton of power with a bigger battery. That basically means you get range AND power, not range OR power. You get both. That also means more power = more weight.

Opinion VS The Plaid ? Better yet just review The Plaid finally! 😏

If u like better performing and longer range luxury car, lucid is the car for u over the legacy car companies.

I have a lucid air on deposit but production delays really want me to cancel.

You need to drive the LUCID on a German Autobahn, where I was driving the LUCID Air Performance and GT with 170 M/h! 😍

Why can't anyone make a cool looking EV?

I think the best way to handle that proximity locking issue is to make it an optional choice. I believe that Ford has a way to disable proximity locking and I think that would be a good way for Lucid to solve the issue and not have to change the hardware

What a beautiful road. Holy shit. This is a PERFECT road for this car.

Lucid has amazing machines 👏

Still say these look like what would have happened if Volkswagen kept up with the XL1. Which isn't necessarily a complaint.

Moving from mechanical to software… now the ride is good but few bugs in the code that can be tweaked out.

180K car for non car enthusiasts.

Great styling on these big sedans.

It looks like the mirrors go up when you're standing between Zack and the mirrors. As if you're blocking the sensor from maintaining a connection to the keyfob, using your body.

If you are spending $200,000 on an EV NOBODY cares about the range. just like if you are spending $200,000 NOBODY cares about the MPG. just saying.

$180k American dollars.... damn son ,you can get a plaid with more power, tech and access to the Tesla supercharger for $60k less

Great video 👍

This looks great in pictures, looks even better in person. The Lucid Air is a stunning vehicle and MASSIVE. Anyone who gets this luxury EV is going to be very happy with their choice

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Opinion vs Taycan GTS for example?

I'd be very concerned about buying a Lucid or Rivian right now as both companies are headed toward bankruptcy at the beginning of a recession. They are essentially paperweights if they go under. Far more inclined to look at a Taycan, E-Tron, or Tesla for that reason alone.

Manufacturers are still putting in alot of effort to get a couple of % efficiency for range at moderate speeds, so you bet they want to optimise motor size/weight.

The key fob proximity issue is easily solved by actually locking the car! Just press the fob once and it will lock and stay locked. I do this all the time and as long as I don't walk too far away, it will stay locked the entire time even when I am moving all around the car. Same goes for walking away. Simply lock the car yourself. It is always an option. You make it sound as if it is not available. If you rely on walk away lock, it will continue to lock and unlock if you remain in the vicinity. You can also press the driver door handle (at the point closest to the front) to lock the car if you do not carry the fob and don't want to open the app.

Where is the Z06 video?

The roads are ridiculously scenic in this video 😀

how much to rent it for two hours ?

The car seems amazing but I wish it didn't have to have that cut line on the rear quarter. It's really not good looking in my opinion.

It's weird to have black front seats and brown back seats

@14:10 l'm guessing 150mph Should be a walk in the Park for this _THING_

i'm gonna buy this car soon , black is beaaaaaaaast

BMW has the same problem with locking and unlocking with proximity. I

I love so much about what they do. The packaging makes Tesla look clumsy, and those make Mercedes and BMW into EV fools. I can see myself having a Lucid if my other car is a dependable petrol stationwagon or SUV. And if in an ideal world Lucid made a wagon or I have mine chopped to one, the other car could be like a Rivian R1S or maybe better a petrol one after all. 5 car garage I'd be able to pick out somehow though, I'm sure.

I generally use my phone to lock the car and unlock it when it is in my garage.

the shadow of the mic on the windshield looks like a probe Droid from star wars

In a world of constant surveillance, We are watched, monitored, and controlled. Our thoughts and actions all recorded, Our freedom forever sold. Big Brother is always watching, His eyes piercing through the night. The Lucid Air knows all of our secrets, And holds us in its tight. We live in a world of doublespeak, Where words have lost their meaning. We are forced to conform and obey, Or face eternal recrimination. We are nothing but mere puppets, Dancing to Big Brother's tune. We have lost our individuality, And our future is doomed. We are trapped in a world of lies, Where truth is forever blurred. We are enslaved by our own government, And our fate is forever secured. In this world of 1984, We have no hope or dreams. We are nothing but mere drones, Living in a world of extreme.

Never not impressed with Matt’s ability to absolutely hustle cars on these canyon roads

You saw Pearl Jam? I envy you! :D

I don't ever see myself buying an ev

I'd like a key with luck/unlock buttons please

I recently used Off The Record (the sponsor) for a ticket my 17yo son got. He got a negligent driving ticket after an accident where he spun out in the rain. All I did was upload a picture of the ticket, pay a small fee that was a tiny fraction of what the ticket was and that was it! I just got a message the other day that it was completely dropped and I could not possibly be happier with an app on my phone! I had no idea if it would actually work and I was a little nervous about it to be honest but god damn! With already losing the car he worked so hard for, I didn't want that ticket to make it worse for him. I'm so happy I listened to the podcast and gave Off The Record a try!

1000 hp EV sedans are stupid. The manufacturer could make them 1000 hp capable but restrict the driver’s ability to use more than 400 hp worth. Sell that to the masses then release an unrestricted sports car for fun. The point of EVs are to save the planet but consuming massive amounts of electricity, especially considering a lot of areas still burn coal, defeats the point

Porsche Taycon GTS Gran Turismo! Best of the Best

Possible Matt had installed the app, hence why when he moved around the car it was unlocking?

👎🏿

Big electric motor and small electric motor use about the same amount of energy at equivalent speed?

Doug is always saying that taillights have to be legally mounted to non-moving body work. They look to be mounted on the hatch of this car, weird.

Very cool, but strange!

Matt is that the new citizen watch?

@2:28 _l'm Down On The RANGE_

I the only one noticed...didn't rain in this Lucid.......

Too bad they dont offer a panoramic sunroof that opens

I am only interested in EVs in one pedal driving mode. When you have to step on the brake pedal, it reminds me too much of driving a torque converter automatic. When it's one pedal, it feels sufficiently engaged to me. That said for a freeway cruise I'd probably take it out of one pedal mode.

This thing just looks so dopey, almost like they left it out in the sun too long.

Love that watch dude!

Does this have @Clearmotion?

Please get the sapphire for a review.

The faster accelerating 2023 Model S Plaid costs substantially less (starting at $115K, or $140K fully equipped) with better software, great build quality and the charging network. Buying a Tesla means you'll soon have access to Starlink (the company that's been providing free internet for Ukraine). Tesla had 44% growth in 2022, (down from 95% growth in 2021) while other automakers are flat or declining. On the other hand, Lucid's primary investor/owner is the Saudi Arabian sovereign investment fund with 61% ownership.

The percentage of people that doesn't use apple music or Spotify in the United States has got to be less than 10% at this point lol

tired of ads? tough luck. here's another

Uh, it does take more current to turn a bigger motor, if at no load. But in the case of an EV, its very little, so ok

Range, range, range...... 👍

"Streaming Sirius XM" is an oxymoron. Whoever thought of putting that in a car should be fired. The SOLE reason I have Sirius XM is for when I'm out of decent cell data range.

Sooooooooooooo why are the seats different colors?

if mclaren and lotus emira can do hydrallic steering... i expcted theyd do that with a electric addition to it, or just buy from mclaren and sell it as option.

Even on the video the fit 'n finish of the exterior panels seems shockingly bad.

Dream car 🫡✅

What the he77 is going on with the HUUUGE panel gaps. Not something anyone should accept on an car half the price on this one.

Couldn’t get thru the episode. Way to many commercials

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Soleless E-MACHINE..... Fiñ

$180 😳

If you are paying $200,000 for a car i doubt you are ever driving the full range of the car. Drive 400 miles? Nah, they taking a 1 hour flight.

Dual color zone interiors look like a half assed repair job. It’s like the interior version of mismatched body panels.

The delicious sounding V8 intro has never been less appropriate than in this video.