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Lucid Air
BitsFromBytes says the Lucid Air Grand Touring's 512-mile EPA range is the longest of any electric sedan sold in America, by 112 miles according to The Weekly Driver's verified comparison, and that Recharged's late-2025 long-term review noted much faster boot times, more stable navigation, and fewer hard crashes of the infotainment stack, with Lucid's OTA update track record legitimately impressive by 2026 since it can push software changes to the entire fleet overnight. MotorTrend says the 2026 Lucid Air combines groundbreaking technology, stunning performance, and industry-leading range, setting a new standard for luxury electric sedans, and that under the right circumstances, Lucid says the Air can recover up to 200 miles of range in roughly 12 minutes. Electric Car Wiki says the 2026 Lucid Air is expected to be an evolution of Lucid's flagship luxury EV sedan, building on the brand's core strengths of record-beating efficiency, long-range capability, and a minimalist, tech-forward cabin.
The longest range of any electric sedan
BitsFromBytes (opens in a new tab) says the Lucid Air Grand Touring's 512-mile EPA range is the longest of any electric sedan sold in America, by 112 miles according to The Weekly Driver's verified comparison, and that Recharged's late-2025 long-term review noted much faster boot times, more stable navigation, and fewer hard crashes of the infotainment stack, with Lucid's OTA update track record legitimately impressive by 2026 since it can push software changes to the entire fleet overnight.
Fast charging
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Lucid Air combines groundbreaking technology, stunning performance, and industry-leading range, setting a new standard for luxury electric sedans, and that under the right circumstances, Lucid says the Air can recover up to 200 miles of range in roughly 12 minutes.
An evolution of the flagship formula
Electric Car Wiki (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Lucid Air is expected to be an evolution of Lucid's flagship luxury EV sedan, building on the brand's core strengths of record-beating efficiency, long-range capability, and a minimalist, tech-forward cabin.
Questions buyers ask
What is the range of the Lucid Air Grand Touring?
BitsFromBytes (opens in a new tab) says 512 miles EPA, the longest of any electric sedan sold in America.
How fast does the Lucid Air charge?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says Lucid claims up to 200 miles of range in roughly 12 minutes.
Research map
Every major decision path.
The 2026 Lucid Air is built around Electric motor(s), single, dual, or tri, rated at 430–1,234 horsepower across its electric full-size luxury sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Air seats 5 and is a Electric full-size luxury sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2026 Air.
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2026 Lucid Air
Pure is single-motor RWD at 430 hp with the longest efficient range (420 mi); Touring adds AWD at 620 hp; Grand Touring steps up to 819 hp with an Extended Range battery (512 mi); Sapphire is the tri-motor 1,234-hp performance flagship.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Lucid Air model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Lucid Air | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Lucid Air | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Lucid Air | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Lucid Air.
The Lucid Air is a battery electric four-door luxury sedan produced by Lucid Motors. The vehicle was announced in December 2016 and sales began in 2021 as the brand's first car. It has been positively reviewed by critics and is known for its range and performance capabilities.
- Powertrain
- In February 2020, Lucid announced a partnership with LG Chem through which the latter company would provide battery cells for the Air sedan through 2023. On December 13, 2022, Panasonic and Lucid announced they had entered into multi-year agreements to supply batteries for Lucid's award-winning luxury electric vehicle.
- Safety
- The Air was chosen as one of the Top 10 Tech Cars by the IEEE in 2018 and is the 2022 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Also in 2022, the Air achieved the record for Longest Range and Fastest Charging Speed of any vehicle ever tested by Car and Driver.
- Range
- The Dream Edition R's EPA range is up to 520 miles (840 km), the longest range EV rated by the EPA.
- Aerodynamics
- The pre-production Air has a drag coefficient of Cd=0.21. Later reporting from Motor Trend gives it as Cd=0.20 for the production version. Rawlinson claims the Air has less drag than the Mercedes-Benz EQS due to a smaller frontal area.
- Features
- Other standard features include "LED headlights, all the necessary hardware for autonomous driving, four high resolution screens (three of which are touch sensitive), 19-inch alloy wheels, 10-speaker sound system, 12-way power adjustment for the front seats with heating, front and rear trunk with a total luggage space of around 900 liters (32 cu ft), and over-the-air software updates." The Air can be optioned as a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain producing up to 1,111 horsepower (828 kW) for the top of the range Air Dream Edition P.
Source: Lucid Air (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
NHTSA rated the 2025 Lucid Air overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (9 campaigns across the latest model years)
- August 2026, Electrical System:Software. Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat. Consequence: An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- May 2026, Electrical System:Propulsion System:Inverter. Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Gen 4 inverter may experience internal friction and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power. Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- March 2026, Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft. Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit. Consequence: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Lucid Air, most often about power train (4), forward collision avoidance (4), unknown or other (3).
Year by year
The Lucid Air across 6 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Lucid Air | 105–146 | $500–$700 | 8 | |||
| 2026 Lucid Air | 105–146 | $500–$700 | 8 | 4 | 5 stars | |
| 2025 Lucid Air | 105–146 | $500–$700 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Lucid Air | 105–137 | $550–$700 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Lucid Air | 111–140 | $550–$700 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 5 stars |
| 2022 Lucid Air | 111–131 | $600–$700 | 6 | 15 | 23 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Lucid Air, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 9 to 8 | 437 to 442 | Labels: Air G Touring XR AWD with19 inch wheels | Labels: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels, Air Touring AWD with 21 inch wheels | |
| 2024 to 2025 | 121.0 to 125.5 | 441 to 437 | Labels: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels, Air Touring AWD with 21 inch wheels | Labels: Air G Touring XR AWD with19 inch wheels, Air Touring AWD with 21inch wheels | |
| 2023 to 2024 | 125.5 to 121.0 | 450 to 441 | Labels: Air G Touring XR AWD with19 inch wheels, Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels, Air Pure RWD with 20 inch wheels, Air Sapphire AWD, and 1 more; Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive | Labels: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels, Air GT P AWD with 21 inch wheels, Air Pure AWD with 19 inch wheels, Air Pure AWD with 20 inch wheels, and 1 more | |
| 2022 to 2023 | 6 to 9 | 121.0 to 125.5 | 486 to 450 | Labels: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels, Air G Touring XR AWD with 20 inch wheels, Air G Touring XR AWD with 21 inch wheels, Air GT P AWD with 21 inch wheels, and 5 more | Labels: Air Dream P AWD w/19 inch wheels, Air Dream P AWD w/21 inch wheels, Air Dream R AWD w/19 inch wheels, Air Dream R AWD w/21 inch wheels, and 2 more |
Buying used
What the Lucid Air recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | power train (driveline); back over prevention (software); electrical system (software) | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2025 | 7 | electrical system (propulsion system); power train (driveline); back over prevention (software); 1 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2024 | 9 | forward collision avoidance (adaptive cruise control); visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system); electrical system (propulsion system); 3 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside, 1 fixable over the air |
| 2023 | 12 | electrical system (propulsion system); back over prevention (display function); visibility/wiper; 5 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside, 5 fixable over the air |
| 2022 | 15 | suspension (front); electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); structure (frame and members); 8 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside, 5 fixable over the air |
Recalls that told owners to stop driving or park outside
- 2022, campaign 26V-540 (Aug 2026): electrical system (software). An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023, campaign 26V-540 (Aug 2026): electrical system (software). An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024, campaign 26V-540 (Aug 2026): electrical system (software). An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025, campaign 26V-540 (Aug 2026): electrical system (software). An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026, campaign 26V-540 (Aug 2026): electrical system (software). An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20 | 27% | 2023 (9) |
| power train | 18 | 24% | 2022 (6) |
| unknown or other | 17 | 23% | 2023 (10) |
| forward collision avoidance | 13 | 18% | 2022 (4) |
| service brakes | 7 | 9% | 2024 (3) |
| fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 8% | 2022 (5) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Lucid Air trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure | RWD | AC Electric Motor | 430 | – | 4,564 | – | – | $72,400 |
| Touring | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 620 | – | 5,009 | – | – | $81,400 |
| Grand Touring | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 819 | – | 5,204 | – | – | $116,400 |
| Sapphire | AWD | Triple AC Electric Motors | 1,234 | – | 5,336 | – | – | $250,500 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Lucid Air model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | AC Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors / Triple AC Electric Motors | 430–1,234 | 4,564–5,336 | – | – |
| 2025 | 4 | AC Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors / Triple AC Electric Motors | 430–1,234 | – | – | – |
| 2024 | 4 | AC Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors / Triple AC Electric Motors | 430–1,234 | – | – | – |
| 2023 | 5 | AC Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors / Triple AC Electric Motors | – | 5,236 | – | – |
| 2022 | 6 | AC Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | – | 5,236 | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Lucid Air: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | not available | powertrain, backup camera, electrical system |
| 2025 | 7 | 14 | electrical system, powertrain, backup camera |
| 2024 | 9 | 10 | electrical system, powertrain, backup camera, forward collision system |
| 2023 | 12 | 25 | electrical system, backup camera, visibility/wipers, seats |
| 2022 | 15 | 23 | electrical system, backup camera, visibility/wipers, suspension |
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Lucid Air model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Lucid Air?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Lucid Air model year: recall counts across the 5 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 9.4 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Lucid Air by model year?
2026: powertrain, backup camera, electrical system. 2025: electrical system, powertrain, backup camera. 2024: electrical system, powertrain, backup camera, forward collision system. 2023: electrical system, backup camera, visibility/wipers, seats. 2022: electrical system, backup camera, visibility/wipers, suspension.
Q03Why do some Lucid Air model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Lucid Air model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Brakes, tires and steering, Buying, records and recalls, Transmission and drivetrain.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Air come in?
The 2026 Lucid Air (electric full-size luxury sedan) comes in 4 trims: Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, Sapphire.
Q02What are the 2026 Air trims?
The 2026 Lucid Air trims are Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, Sapphire, listed from the entry Pure up to the top Sapphire.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Air use?
The 2026 Lucid Air is built around Electric motor(s), single, dual, or tri, rated at 430–1,234 horsepower across its electric full-size luxury sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Air have?
The 2026 Lucid Air is rated at 430–1,234 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single, dual, or tri).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Air?
The 2026 Lucid Air is offered with RWD / AWD.