Lucid CEO agrees with Musk that America doesn’t need cheap cars
Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson says the market for cheap electric cars is terrible. He believes other carriers should license its technology rather than build low-cost Lucid. Other brands may already be planning to launch affordable electric cars with or without Lucid. Tesla and Elon Musk have long promised to launch a $25,000 electric car. That promise ultimately fell by the wayside, as Musk recently called the idea pointless. Now Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson says his car company isn't interested in that price point either. At the same time, he is hopeful about the low-price market. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); "This market is notorious because you get into large-scale manufacturing -- horrible, low-margin...putting a manufacturing base for millions of these vehicles," Rawlinson said of affordable electric cars in a recent Bloomberg podcast. It’s meaningless.” Read: Lucid Air Sapphire beats Porsche Taycan Turbo GT in most…
Lucid CEO agrees with Musk that America doesn’t need cheap cars
He believes other brands can achieve this by licensing Lucid technology November 19, 2024 09:17 Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson says the market for cheap electric cars is terrible. He believes other carriers should license its technology rather than build low-cost Lucid. Other brands may already be planning to launch affordable electric cars with or without Lucid. Tesla and Elon Musk have long promised to launch a $25,000 electric car. That promise ultimately fell by the wayside, as Musk recently called the idea pointless. Now Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson says his car company isn't interested in that price point either. At the same time, he is hopeful about the low-price market. "This market is notorious because you get into large-scale manufacturing -- horrible, low-margin...putting a manufacturing base for millions of these vehicles," Rawlinson said of affordable electric cars in a recent Bloomberg podcast. It’s meaningless.” Read: Lucid Air Sapphire beats Porsche Taycan Turbo GT in most powerful drag race yet But…
Protect and charge: CHP tests Lucid aerial police car
Lucid believes the Air would make a great police car because of its range, space and performance November 11, 2024 19:19 The California Highway Patrol recently tested a modified version of the Lucid Air called the Lucid Pursuit. It comes with a variety of police-spec upgrades, including emergency lights, push bumpers and steel wheels. The civilian version of the Air starts at $70,000 for the 430-horsepower base model and soars to $249,000 for the 1,234-horsepower Sapphire. The California Highway Patrol's motto is "Safety, Service and Security," but you may want to factor charging into that, as the law enforcement agency recently tested an improved version of the Lucid Air. It's called the "Sober Pursuit," and it's a stylish police cruiser. While the automaker didn't have much to say, they released photos of the Air equipped with emergency lights and a push-on bumper. They are held together by steel wheels and classic two-tone paintwork. We can also see badge-like graphics featuring…
Lucid Air Sapphire beats Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
These two electric sedans pack more than 2,300 horsepower Two of the world's fastest electric cars will go head-to-head in this drag race. The test combines traditional drag racing, lap acceleration and sprint sprints. The winner easily dominated both games. The One Percent now has several super-fast electric sedans to choose from. These include the Lucid Air Sapphire and the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Now the two go head-to-head in a halfpipe rally to determine who is fastest in this unique testing protocol. As a reminder, this contest is exactly what it sounds like. The cars will do a traditional drag race before turning around at the big finish and returning to the starting line. Essentially, the event tests how easily you can accelerate, brake, turn, and regain power after a corner. More: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs. BMW M4 isn't exactly a close race The combined power of the entrants is 2,326 hp (1,734 kW), so there's no doubt…
Lucid Gravity offers 800 horsepower, 440 miles of range, and costs $95,000
Lucid revealed that the Gravity will start at $79,900, but the model will initially be launched in Grand Touring guise, priced at $94,900. Production is expected to begin late this year, and the top model will have more than 800 horsepower and a range of more than 440 miles. The company will begin taking orders on November 7, with existing owners given priority. Four years after teasing the Gravity SUV, Lucid is finally ready to launch the model. As part of this effort, the company has announced pricing and revealed that orders will open on November 7. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Lucid didn't delve into details, but confirmed that the model will initially be offered in Grand Touring guise, priced at $94,900. The electric crossover is expected to begin production late this year and is expected to produce more than 800…
Lucid Air Sapphire breaks Tesla Model S plaid record
These are two of the top dogs in the EV sedan world, and now they're competing October 17, 2024 20:15 The Lucid Air Sapphire and Tesla Model S Plaid are two extremely fast electric sedans. Now, the two are going head-to-head in a drag race. In this 2,254-horsepower battle, the outcome is clear. Drag racing is great for seeing how quickly a car accelerates, but drag racing can also test braking and cornering. Now, Tesla and Lucid are launching their most powerful sedan ever. These are two very different cars, but each claims four-digit horsepower and the performance to back it up. Tesla's Model S Plaid has 1,020 horsepower (760 kW), and the example in the video comes with the optional $20,000 track package, which includes larger brakes for better stopping power. The Lucid Air Sapphire comes standard with 1,234 horsepower (920 kW) and multiple track modes, including Drag Race, Hot Lap and Enduro. The Air also has about 400…
Judge sides with fired Lucid employees, calls for action against unionization
Two Lucid employees fired within months of distributing UAW flyers at workplace September 18, 2024 19:55 An Arizona judge sided with two Lucid employees who were fired for trying to form a union. The court found that the two were "fired in part because of anti-union sentiment." Lucid executives reportedly eavesdropped on employees, conspired against them, and threw out union literature. While the UAW was once a headache for Detroit, the union has been working to organize foreign automakers and newcomers. This has led to major changes, including the unionization of Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant. This is a major victory for the UAW, and it’s not the only one, as a judge recently issued a temporary injunction against Lucid for firing two employees who were trying to form a union. The petition was filed in Arizona District Court by a regional director of the National Labor Relations Board protesting the firing of Amie Begay and Chad Brewer. MORE: UAW accuses Mercedes…
Lucid previews new midsize electric car with awesome curves and a starting price
Lucid has unveiled a new midsize crossover that will be positioned below the larger Gravity model. Models built on a new midsize platform will go into production in 2026 with a starting price of less than $50,000. Gravity will upgrade to NACS charging ports in 2025. Lucid may be an all-electric brand, but their upcoming mid-size crossover certainly looks snazzy in a new teaser image. Unveiled as part of a special event in Arizona, the unnamed model will ride on a new mid-size platform that sits underneath the Gravity. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Lucid hasn't revealed much information yet, but the crossover's design is curvy but bloated. We can also see a flowing roof, a sculpted hood, and rounded wheel arches. Although there is not much information, the electric vehicle startup said that their mid-size platform is scheduled to go into production at…
Lucid confirms development of three new mid-size electric vehicles
Lucid's ambitions to compete with the likes of the Tesla Model Y are well known, but the electric car maker has also confirmed that it's working on a third mystery model go through Brad Anderson August 21, 2024 12:30 Two of the new models will serve as competitors to Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Details about the third model remain a mystery, but it won't be a station wagon. The automaker said it's open to "rugged" styling for electric vehicles. Lucid is developing a new model to compete with the Tesla Model Y and cost less than $50,000. However, this isn’t the only “entry-level” electric vehicle the company is developing, as the automaker has revealed that two more models are on the way. CEO Peter Rawlinson has spoken publicly about Lucid's planned Model Y competitor, but has said little about its other vehicles. In a recent interview at Monterey Car Week, Lucid Motors senior vice president of design and…
Lucid says it will take Tesla until 2032 to reach its current electric car levels
The Lucid Air Pure is rated at 146 MPGe, while the Tesla Model S is rated at 122 MPGe go through Brad Anderson 10 hours ago The new Lucid Air Pure can travel 420 miles (676 km) on a single charge. Tesla's Model S is the Air's closest competitor, but it still lags behind. Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson believes efficiency is a huge test of the automaker's electric vehicle technology. The boss of Lucid Motors has said that it will take until 2032 for the Tesla Model S to match the range efficiency of the new Air Pure, which is being billed as the “most fuel-efficient car ever”. Thanks to its technologically advanced 84 kWh battery pack, the Lucid Air Pure can travel 420 miles (676 km) on a single charge. That equates to 5 miles (8 km) per kilowatt of energy, easily outperforming the most efficient Tesla Model S, which requires 1 kWh of energy for every 4 miles…
Lucid Air Guinness World Records
Challenging and breaking world records is nothing new for Lucid Motors. The American electric car manufacturer has been manufacturing electric car parts since 2007. In recent years, they have gone all out to launch the all-electric sedan Lucid Air. Lucid Air will be available in 4 trim levels in 2024: Pure (88 kWh) Travel (88 and 93 kWh) Grand Touring (112 kWh) Sapphire (118 kWh) Record-breaking: Travel to 9 countries on a single charge On June 22, 2024, Lucid successfully set a new world record. The car was driven by Umit Sabanci and his team. Saturday's Guinness World Record is for "Most countries driven in an electric vehicle (EV) on a single charge." Countries covered include: Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg France Germany Liechtenstein Austria Switzerland Italy Total distance traveled: 913 km (567 miles) The feat breaks the previous record set by Belgian Frederik Van Overloop of covering seven countries on a single charge in a Tesla Model S, which had stood…
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