Lucid Motors enters 2025 with a bold statement: the Lucid Air remains not only a benchmark in luxury EVs but also an engineering marvel that pushes boundaries across efficiency, technology, and sheer performance.
✨ Efficiency Reimagined
The centerpiece of the 2025 Lucid Air lineup is the Air Pure, a rear-wheel‑drive model now outfitted with an 84 kWh battery (down from 88 kWh), yet delivering an astonishing EPA‑rated 420 miles of range on 19-in wheels. That equates to a near-unmatched 5.0 mi/kWh efficiency, making it the most efficient production car today.
Other trims include the Touring (dual‑motor AWD, ~620 hp, 406 mi), and the Grand Touring (dual‑motor AWD, ~819 hp, 512-mile range) — the longest among mainstream EVs. Even at higher power, the Grand Touring maintains impressive efficiency and rapid charging: up to 200 miles in around 12 minutes via fast charging.
🏎 Performance Without Compromise
At the halo of the lineup sits the Air Sapphire, a tri‑motor AWD beast with 1,234 hp, capable of launching from 0–60 mph in just 1.9–2.2 seconds. This model was clocked at 2.2 seconds in an Edmunds test, making it the fastest sedan Edmunds has ever tested.
Despite its supercar-level thrust, the Sapphire still offers 427 miles of range and a top speed near 205 mph.
Here’s a quick comparison of the trims:
| Trim | Drivetrain | Horsepower | EPA Range | 0–60 mph | MSRP (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pure | RWD, 1 motor | ~430 hp | ~420 mi | ~4.5 sec | ~$69,900–71,400 |
| Air Touring | AWD, 2 motors | ~620 hp | ~406 mi | ~3.4 sec | ~$78,900–80,400 |
| Grand Touring | AWD, 2 motors | ~819 hp | ~512 mi | ~3.0 sec | ~$110,900–112,400 |
| Air Sapphire | AWD, 3 motors | 1,234 hp | ~427 mi | ~1.9 sec | ~$250,500 |
(Prices vary slightly by source but generally align).
🌌 Futuristic Design Meets Comfort
Lucid’s design philosophy seamlessly marries silky minimalism with aerodynamic brilliance. The body boasts a sub‑0.20 drag coefficient and distinct LED lighting, creating both visual elegance and measurable efficiency gains. Optional glass canopy roofs elevate the ambiance, flooding the cabin with light and creating a feeling of expansive openness.
Inside, the 2025 Air dazzles with a 34‑inch curved Glass Cockpit display spanning the driver area, flanked by left and right control zones. Beneath it, a 12.5‑inch retractable Pilot Panel touchscreen handles climate, parking, and driver settings — expanding storage when needed. Physical knobs for climate and audio provide tactile ease, while Lucid offers high‑tech optional features such as ventilated massage seats, and rear passengers get their own touchscreen controls and sunshade toggles.
Materials are premium, eco-conscious: sustainable wood accents, eco‑suede, recyclable aluminum, and ambient lighting evoke refinement and mindfulness.
🤖 Tech & Safety: DreamDrive Pro and Beyond
Standard across the lineup is Lucid’s DreamDrive suite of driver‑assistance features (3D surround‑view cameras, blind‑spot display, adaptive cruise, and more).Upgraded to DreamDrive Pro, advanced features like hands‑free highway driving assist are available—and standard on Sapphire.
Infotainment received a major hardware boost: triple the processing speed and twice the memory vs previous models, for snappier operation and smoother UI responsiveness. Features include wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, streaming app support, over‑the‑air updates, and a premium Surreal Sound Pro Dolby Atmos system (21‑speaker setup on Grand Touring and Sapphire).
🎯 Noteworthy Records & Milestones
In a recent long-distance test, a Lucid Air Grand Touring drove 1,205 km (≈750 miles) from St. Moritz to Munich, clinching a Guinness‑record range achievement. Lucid not only showcased its engineering potential but also solidified its claim as a leader in EV efficiency.
Production is scaling up as well: Lucid aims to deliver around 20,000 vehicles in 2025, doubling previous output, despite a change at CEO level. This reflects confidence in broader market appeal even as challenges remain for supply and infrastructure.
💡 Bottom Line: A 2025 EV That’s More than the Sum of Its Parts
Lucid’s 2025 Air brings together:
- Unrivaled efficiency in the Air Pure,
- Striking power-to-range balance in Touring and Grand Touring,
- Uncompromised super‑sedan acceleration in Sapphire,
- All embedded within a comfort-first, tech-forward luxury experience.
While premiums are steep for the top-tier Sapphire, lower-level trims offer incredible range, refinement, and advanced tech—making the Air a compelling alternative to long-established rivals.
In summary, whether your priorities are environmental efficiency, long-distance comfort, luxury innovation, or jaw-dropping performance, the 2025 Lucid Air lineup likely has a variant tailored to your tastes—and it heads into 2025 not just as an EV, but as a paradigm for modern electric mobility.