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Ranked #5 of 25 in Electric Vehicles

Lucid Air

The Lucid Air ranks #5 of 25 electric vehicles with a score of 8.7 / 10. An engineering marvel boasting an unprecedented 512 miles of EPA range, 300 kW ultra-fast charging, and miniaturized motor tech yielding limousine rear legroom.

Good for

  • Long-distance cross-country cruising
  • Executive rear-seat legroom
  • 500+ miles between plug-ins

Not for

  • Narrow trunk aperture loading
  • Inexperienced brand service network

Editor's analysis

World record 512-mile EPA range and 300 kW DC charging.

The Lucid Air is the reigning champion of electric vehicle efficiency and battery range. In Grand Touring specification, it achieves an astronomical 512 miles of EPA range from a 118 kWh battery pack—delivering over 4.5 miles per kilowatt-hour. Utilizing a proprietary 900-volt architecture, it pulls up to 300 kW at compatible DC chargers, replenishing up to 200 miles of highway range in under 12 minutes. Its miniaturized motor and inverter packaging allows for an executive interior with greater rear-seat stretch-out space than full-size Mercedes S-Class sedans, complemented by an expansive 10-cubic-foot bi-level frunk. Acceleration is effortless and silent, moving from 0 to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds. For drivers seeking maximum range and architectural elegance, it is peerless.

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