Lucid Motors Unveils Lucid Air, the World’s Most Powerful and Efficient Luxury Electric Sedan
New benchmarks for electric vehicle innovation, performance, luxury and sustainability
available in the Lucid Air, with a full range of models starting below $80,000.
NEWARK, CA, Sept. 9, 2020 — Lucid Motors, which seeks to set new standards for sustainable
transportation with its advanced luxury EVs, today unveiled production details for the highly anticipated
Lucid Air in a global web broadcast from its Silicon Valley headquarters. Having already set new industry
benchmarks in the EV and luxury segments - in key areas related to performance, efficiency and design -
deliveries of this new pure-electric luxury sedan will start in spring of 2021.
“Lucid Motors is driven to make the electric car better, and by doing so, help move the entire industry
forward, towards accelerated adoption of sustainable mobility. The goal of this relentless approach to
developing the world’s most advanced electric vehicle is to benefit all mankind with sustainable, zero
emission transportation, and to also attract new customers to the world of EVs,” said Peter Rawlinson,
CEO and CTO, Lucid Motors. “With the Lucid Air, we have created a halo car for the entire industry, one
which shows the advancements that are possible by pushing the boundaries of EV technology and
performance to new levels.”
Using Space to Create the Air
The Lucid Air is the result of a revolutionary approach to automotive packaging, called the Lucid
Space Concept, which capitalizes upon the miniaturization of Lucid’s in-house developed EV
drivetrain to optimize interior cabin space. The concept is central to the architecture of the Lucid
Electric Advanced Platform (LEAP) upon which the Lucid Air, and forthcoming Lucid vehicles, will be built.
It’s a holistic, clean-sheet approach to advanced EV construction, without using existing “off the shelf”
solutions so often seen in EVs from legacy automakers.
By simultaneously making smaller, yet more powerful, electric motors and dramatically improving the
packaging of the entire electric powertrain, Lucid is able to reclaim that space for passengers and their
comfort. This extends the philosophy of hyper-efficiency embedded in every facet of Lucid Air,
from energy to spatial efficiency, delivering an unprecedented combination of range, practicality,
performance, and luxury.
The Space Concept also contributes to the subtly different and modern proportions for the Lucid Air,
without relying on any traditional automotive design cues, instead delivering a beautiful car that looks
entirely distinctive on the road.
“When we embarked on this journey at Lucid Motors and the development of our first vehicle, the Lucid
Air, we refused to compromise. We decided early on that we were going to pursue every facet of
performance, innovation, and luxury,” said Derek Jenkins, VP of Design, Lucid Motors. “The result is that
we are building the best car in the world and the numbers simply speak for themselves. What’s more, we
did all this without ever sacrificing the beauty of the Lucid Air, which will stand as the first example of a
car being created from a ‘clean sheet’ to leverage the total design freedom that an EV architecture
provides.”

An Inspired State
Taking its cues from California, the state’s spirit is embedded in, not only all of Lucid Motors’ products, but
also in the retail and digital experiences the brand is creating. As the name implies, Lucid is also inspired
by the notion of seeing things differently and making those dreams come true. It’s summed up in the
brand tagline of “Dream Ahead,” which is also the company’s vision for rejecting the status quo and
always pushing the boundaries in EV technology.
“The Lucid brand was created with a progressive, post-luxury mindset, ideally suited to meet the rapidly
evolving needs of the most progressive buyers. We are heading into a future where conscious consumers
see sustainability, advanced design, and technical innovation as equally important to more traditional
luxury values of quality and craftsmanship,” said Jenkins. “We consider Lucid to be at the forefront in a
shift in consumer preferences toward new brands that offer direct relationships alongside products
featuring entirely new levels of technology, performance, and design.”
Setting New Standards at Every Level:
Record-breaking Performance and Range
With up to 1,080 horsepower available in a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive architecture, the Lucid Air is able
to achieve quarter-mile times as quick as 9.9 seconds on a consistent, repeatable basis. To date, it is the
only electric sedan able to achieve a quarter-mile time under 10 seconds. The power of the Lucid Air is
complemented by an available extended-range capability that achieves an estimated EPA range of up to
517 miles on a single charge.
World’s Fastest Charging EV
When it arrives to market, the Lucid Air will also be the fastest charging electric vehicle ever
offered, with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute when connected to a DC
Fast Charging network. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road,
that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.
Race-Proven EV Battery Packs
Lucid Motors drew upon 10 years of experience and over 20 million miles of real-world testing in creating
its in-house developed, compact 113kWh extended-range battery pack. Further developed in the world’s
leading electric racing championship, Lucid’s race-proven battery technology excels with custom Battery
Management System (BMS), clever cell packaging, and world-class energy density,
Class-Leading Interior Packaging and Largest Frunk:
With Lucid’s exclusive Space Concept philosophy, Lucid Air offers a full-size luxury-class interior
while maintaining an agile, sport sedan footprint. This approach also results in the largest frunk
of any electric car to date and incredible bi-level storage capabilities in both front and rear
compartments.
The Most Aerodynamic Luxury Car in the World
The Lucid Air is the world’s most aero-efficient luxury car, with tests completed at Windshear’s
advanced rolling-road wind tunnel verifying a coefficient of drag of 0.21.
Advanced Glass Cockpit Displays Combined with Tactile Physical Controls
The interior of the Lucid Air reflects a revolution in how next-generation free form displays are elegantly
integrated into the design architecture of the cabin, providing a beautiful and seamless way of interacting
with the vehicle software and human-centric user interface. In front of the driver is a 34-inch curved Glass
Cockpit 5K display that “floats” above the dashboard, contributing to the light and airy feel of the interior.
In addition, a retractable central Pilot Panel sits in finger-tip reach of the driver and passenger for deeper
control of the vehicle’s systems and functions. To complement the digital displays, several highly tactile,
precision-milled physical controls are present, including ribbed turbines for steering wheel functions, a
volume control roller, and alloy toggle switches for tuning climate settings.

The Next Level in ADAS
The Lucid Air’s advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), Lucid DreamDrive, is a first-of-its-kind
platform combining the most comprehensive sensor suite on the market with a cutting-edge
Driver Monitoring System (DMS), all standard on the Lucid Air Dream Edition. It is the first system
of its kind to offer 32 sensors, covering vision, radar and ultrasonics, plus the world’s first standard high-
resolution LIDAR in an EV, all working alongside the standard DMS and geo-fenced HD mapping to
provide the safest possible approach to Level 2 and Level 3 driver assistance technologies.
World’s Most Advanced Lighting Technology
Lucid Air’s headlamps are a truly revolutionary Micro Lens Array system comprised of literally thousands
of “light channels.” Developed entirely in-house, this technology provides the brightest, most precise and
advanced lighting system ever. Digital steering of light direction is possible by digitally switching light
channels in different directions, revolutionizing visibility and enhancing safety.
Alexa Voice Natively Integrated into Lucid Air
Lucid has collaborated with Amazon to bring an advanced Alexa Built-In implementation directly into
Lucid Air. This enables the driver and passengers to enjoy the full Alexa experience on the go – including
navigation, calling, streaming media, smart home control, and adding items to a shopping cart or to-do list
– all while keeping their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. The Lucid implementation of
Alexa also provides an expanded set of localized vehicle control features of Lucid Air including HVAC, all
with a simple voice command. When a driver uses Alexa there will also be visual support for commands
via the Lucid Air’s Glass Cockpit display. Over time, the available feature set will continue to grow via
Lucid’s built-in Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
A Dream Becomes Reality
The Lucid Air will be available initially in North America, offered in four model ranges:
? The Air, the starting point for the lineup, available in 2022 and starting below $80,000
($72,500 after USA federal tax credit)*
? The well-equipped Air Touring model, available late 2021, from $95,000
($87,500 after USA federal tax credit)*
? The fully equipped Air Grand Touring, available mid 2021, from $139,000
($131,500 after USA federal tax credit)*
? The all-inclusive, limited-volume Air Dream Edition, available spring 2021, at $169,000
($161,500 after USA federal tax credit)*
Dream Edition
The Lucid Air Dream Edition will feature a unique combination of Lucid attributes and technology,
combining incredible performance with exceptional range. The 1,080hp luxury EV sedan will be available
in Stellar White, Infinite Black, or a Dream Edition-exclusive, Eureka Gold finish. Each color will come with
an exclusive “Santa Monica” themed interior trim, including full Nappa grain, Bridge of Weir leather
throughout with silvered Eucalyptus wood. The Dream Edition will also feature a unique 21-inch
“AeroDream” wheel design and be highlighted by special badging and trim that marks its position as a
limited-production halo edition of the Lucid Air.
 
Touring and Grand Touring Editions
The heart of the Lucid Air lineup will be the Air Touring and Air Grand Touring models, which offer 620hp
and 800 hp respectively. The Air Grand Touring will have range available up to the recently announced
estimated EPA rating of 517 miles. Full details of available configurations and all Air models can be found
on the Lucid Motors website.
 

Availability
Reservations are open now for customers across the US and Canada, as well as in select countries in
Europe and the Middle East. Those who are inspired can reserve the Lucid Air via a $1,000 USD
refundable deposit or the limited production Dream Edition with a $7500 USD refundable deposit. The
luxury sedan will also be available through the 20 Lucid Studios and Services Centers that are planned to
be open across North America by the end of 2021. European and Middle East market delivery dates,
pricing, and sales and service center details will be announced at a later date.
Production at the Lucid Motors factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, will begin in the coming months, with
deliveries of the Lucid Air to North American customers to commence in spring of 2021.
2021 Lucid Air Lineup at a Glance
Additional versions of the Lucid Air and new Lucid models will be shared in the future, with the following
providing specs on currently planned Lucid Air models:
Model Price (USD) Est. EPA Range

(up to) HP Performance (est.) Charging (up to) Availability

Base Minus Tax
Credit

0-60
(sec)
1/4 Mile
(sec)/ Speed
(mph)
Top
Speed
(mph)
Miles/Time
Fast Charge
DC
Peak
charging
speed

Air Below
$80,000 $72,500 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 300/20

minutes 1200 mph 2022

Air
Touring $95,000 $87,500* 406** 620 3.2 11.4 /

123 155 300 /20

minutes 1200 mph Q4 2021

Air
Grand
Touring
$139,000 $131,500

* 517** 800 3 10.8 /

133 168 300 /20

minutes 1200 mph Q2 2021

Air
Dream
Edition
$169,000 $161,500
*
465 (21”
AeroDream
wheels); 503
(19” wheels)

1,080 2.5 9.9 / 144 168 300 /20

minutes 1200 mph Q2 2021

*factoring in potential $7,500 USA Federal Tax Credit
**with 19" AeroRange wheel/tire package
About Lucid Motors
Lucid’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable transportation by creating the most captivating
electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. The company’s first car, the Lucid Air, is a
state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design underpinned by race-proven technology.
Featuring luxurious interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint, the Air will be capable of an estimated
EPA range of over 500 miles and 0-60 mph in under 2.5 seconds. Customer deliveries of the Lucid Air,
which will be produced at Lucid’s new factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, will begin in spring of 2021.
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