Lucid Air Becomes Longest Range Electric Car Beating Tesla Model S
The Lucid Air electric car has been certified with an EPA range of more than 400 miles, beating the current long-range Tesla Model S.
Lucid is an electric car company based in Southern California, headed by ex-Tesla engineer Peter Rawlinson. In an earlier interview, Peter had detailed his plans to make the Lucid Air electric car the most efficient EV on the market.
After receiving an EPA-certified range of more than 400 miles, Lucid Air has officially beaten the Tesla Model S Long Range, which has 391 miles of range.
But is Lucid Air really the most efficient EV on the market? Here’s everything you need to know:
How Lucid Air Electric Car Trumps Tesla Model S Long Range
For several years now, Tesla has had the crown of being the longest-range electric car on the market. Its premium Model S Long Range easily manages 390 miles on a single charge.
Lucid Air electric car defeated the Tesla Model S in terms of range by installing a bigger battery pack. Currently, the Lucid Air sedan offers 400 miles of range using a 130 kWh battery pack. Essentially, delivering a consumption rate of 3.07 miles/kWh.
Meanwhile, the Tesla Model S Long Range with a 100 kWh battery delivers 390 miles of EPA range, subsequently giving an efficient consumption figure of 3.9 miles/kWh.
Lucid Air EV may offer more range, but the Tesla Model S is still the most efficient electric car on the market.
Lucid Air EV Should You Buy One?
In an interview with FullyCharged, Rawlinson confirmed his ambition to reach a consumption figure of 5 miles/kWh.
He also mentioned that currently, Lucid Air offers 4 miles/kWh efficiency. But as we saw with the EPA figures, the actual efficiency is lower than claimed.
Lucid Air is offered in two variants, an entry-level $60,000 version with 400 BHP and 240 miles of range, and a top-spec $100,000 model with 600 HP and 400 miles of battery range.
In terms of performance, the top-spec version has a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 2.5 seconds.
Anyone looking for a long-range EV that isn’t a Tesla can opt for the Lucid Air electric car. It might not have the efficiency of Tesla, but it makes up for it by having a big battery and arguably a more luxurious interior.
