Lucid Air is a new automaker with a futuristic, all-electric vehicle that looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. The company was founded in 2018 by former Tesla engineers and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Lucid’s first vehicle will be the Vesta, which will go on sale in 2020. It is an all-electric compact crossover SUV that offers plenty of techs to make it feel futuristic. It has sensor fusion, which combines different sensors to give real-time feedback.
The vehicle has four operating modes – “Standard”, “Green”, “Sport” and “Custom” – depending on how people will use it and how they want to drive it. Here is everything you need to know about Lucid Air before you plan to buy one.
What is Lucid Air?
Kia unveiled the Lucid Air as a concept in 2017. The company is now bringing it to production. The Lucid Air is a full-electric vehicle that will have 400 miles of all-electric range. It has three electric motors and one 9 kW onboard charger to recharge in just 4 hours.
The company says the Lucid Air can charge almost any type of EV. The vehicle is fully autonomous, but the interior has sensors to allow people to control the vehicle’s features. It comes with a high-end audio system and can also open the sunroof to deliver soothing breezes.
The company says that its fully autonomous systems rely on sensor fusion: Combining data from a wide range of sensors to give a more accurate picture of the world around the vehicle. This makes it possible for the car to react to what’s happening on the road more quickly and make more accurate decisions.
To make the driving experience more pleasant, the Lucid Air has several features, including an automated infotainment system that creates an ambient sound environment, an automatically-opening sunroof, and a quiet ride mode.
Lucid Air Reviews
Current owners of Lucid Air don’t seem to be as impressed as some early adopters were. However, Lucid Air does have a lot of potential. It has a futuristic design that looks nice and the interior is quite futuristic as well. The air suspension system is nice and works well, but most owners complain about the long charging time. Many owners complain that it is not as quiet as they expected it to be. Overall, it is a great-looking vehicle, but its charging time is too long and the noise level is not as quiet as it should be.
Pricing and Availability
The Lucid Air will be available only in the mid-range trim level. It will have a starting price of $69,000. The first customers will get the vehicle in mid-2020. The company plans to sell about 1,500 cars in the first year. The vehicle will go on sale in the US, Europe and China.
The rest of the world will get it in 2021. Right now, the pricing isn’t finalized, but it will likely fall in the same price range as the Tesla Model X. But it will likely cost less than the Model S. The Model X has a starting price of $95,000, while the Model S starts at $69,000.
Exterior and Interior Design Highlights
The Lucid Air has a futuristic design that looks great. It has a sharp, modern look with a boxy, futuristic shape. The front end has a single, large headlamp sitting between two rectangular exhaust ports. At the sides, it has sleek, upward-sloping creases. The rear is pretty much the same as the front, but it has a single exhaust. The car has a large, wraparound windshield and an exterior colour called “Stingray Green”.
The wheels are narrow and square. The interior is futuristic as well. It features a wraparound display that users can control using gestures, a quiet interior that helps reduce the number of distractions during long drives, and autonomous features such as a high-end audio system and an automated infotainment system that creates an ambient sound environment, automatically-opening sunroof, and a quiet ride mode.
Key Features of Lucid Air
- Fully autonomous driving systems with sensor fusion. The car uses sensors such as radar, cameras, and lidar to help it navigate and make decisions. The car is fully autonomous and can drive itself in any situation, including on divided highways. It can also be summoned via voice command.
- High-end audio system and autonomous driving technology. The car has two high-end audio systems in the front row. One is a 10-speaker, 360-degree sound system with a subwoofer. The other is a new spatial sound system that uses speakers around the cabin to create a more realistic sound environment.
- Quiet interior to reduce distractions during long drives. The interior of the car is designed to be quiet and reduce distractions. It has a new air suspension system that uses the same technology as luxury models such as the Lexus LS. This makes the car much quieter on the street than other electric vehicles.
- Autonomous features. The car features autonomous features like driver-assist features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking, and more.
Final Words
The Lucid Air is a great-looking vehicle with a futuristic design and lots of autonomous features. It looks great and has a quiet interior that reduces distractions during long drives. But it has a long charging time and the charging speed is slower than Teslas. It could also cost more than similar vehicles, such as the Tesla Model X. If you want a luxury all-electric vehicle with many autonomous features, the Lucid Air could be worth checking out.
