2023 Lucid Air Review

Name: 2023 Lucid Air
Brand: Lucid

Price Range: $36,991 - $53,995

2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Sedan Exterior

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7.8

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2023 Lucid Air is a solid first effort from a brand-new automaker. It's insanely quick, spacious and capable of driving farther on a single charge than any other EV on the market. But it's far from perfect. We've encountered some issues with the car's technology features and overall build quality, both of which might damper one's expectations for a stress-free ownership experience.

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Pros

Excellent real-world range
Supercar-like acceleration
Comfortable and smooth in day-to-day driving
Spacious cabin with ample storage

Cons

Braking and handling aren't up to class standards
Interior quality and fit and finish might not meet expectations
In-car tech can be glitchy at times

What's new

High-performance Sapphire version could join the lineup
Part of the first Air generation introduced for 2022

Overview

Written by automotive expert Brian Wong

5/31/2023

The Lucid Air is the first vehicle from this new American electric vehicle manufacturer. It debuted last year and generated plenty of hype. First, there's the power: potentially more than 1,000 horsepower. Then there's the maximum potential range: more than 500 miles on a full charge. Oh, and did we mention that it's a spacious luxury sedan packed with technology features, too?

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- 16,905 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 410 mi range
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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2023 Lucid Air
Touring Sedan
$46,295
- 24,067 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 384 mi range
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For 2023, Lucid is adding to the Air lineup with the Air Sapphire, a performance-oriented variant that targets the Model S Plaid's drag-strip crown. Complete details on the Sapphire have yet to be released by Lucid, but the company says this three-motor, torque-vectoring version of the Air will produce more than 1,200 horsepower. On a drag strip, that will potentially enable the Air Sapphire to rip from 0 to 60 mph in fewer than 2 seconds and clear the quarter mile in fewer than 9 seconds. Lucid also equips the Sapphire with high-performance suspension, brakes and tires to complement the extra power.

Of course, not everyone needs (or can afford) a 1,200-hp luxury EV. That's why we're actually more interested in the lower-cost Air models that are finally being delivered for the 2023 model year. The Air Pure and Air Touring are the ones we think you'd want to consider as rivaling the BMW i7, Mercedes-Benz EQS, Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S to be your next luxury EV. Check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's in-depth report on the Air's performance, comfort, real-world range and more.

What's it like to live with?

It's an interesting experience, to be sure. Our test team bought a $140,000 Lucid Air Grand Touring to join our long-term test fleet. Check out our Lucid Air long-term road test to read what our car experts like (and don't like) about driving an Air for a year and 20,000 miles. You can also see a few videos starring our Lucid Air on Edmunds' YouTube channel.

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Reese Counts

Good

7.8

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Lucid Air on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the Air drive? We've tested a few Air versions, including the 2022 Air Dream Edition Range and a Grand Touring. In Edmunds' testing, the 933-hp Dream Edition went from 0 to 60 mph in blindingly quick 2.8 seconds. That's quicker than most vehicles we've tested. The Air's quarter-mile time, in case you're interested, was 10.3 seconds at 132.2 mph. The Grand Touring we tested was slower but still outrageously quick by most measures, needing 3.2 seconds to sprint to 60 mph.

The major performance-limiting factor: the Air's relatively narrow all-season tires. These are great for efficiency and allow the Lucid to go 500 miles on a single charge, but they have nowhere near the grip needed to perform at a dynamic level, especially considering the car's considerable weight. Grippier summer tires, which are a no-cost option for this model, would improve the Lucid's braking and handling. It otherwise failed to impress against class standards, at least at our test track.

But the Air is plenty quick and smooth around town. Various levels of power are available depending on your selected drive mode, and even the base Smooth setting provides more than enough power for the street. The Air also offers excellent one-pedal driving, which allows you to accelerate and slow using just the accelerator pedal. You can also adjust the amount of regenerative braking to suit your preference.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Air? The Lucid Air's interior is pleasing, but we expect more than that from a luxury vehicle at this price point. For example, the seats offer a lot of adjustment and are comfortable on long drives, but overall support is a bit lacking. Wind and road noise is minimal on the highway, but that made some creaks from some ill-fitting parts on the doors and steering wheel in our test car even more noticeable. The ride quality is generally smooth but can get a bit busy on bumpy roads.

Unlike many manufacturers that have gone to full touchscreen control for climate systems, Lucid has dedicated buttons for the temperature and fan speed, making it easy to make adjustments without taking your eyes off the road. You can also adjust the vents manually rather than having to interact with an often overcomplicated touchscreen interface like you do in a Tesla. However, we've found the Air's air conditioning struggles to keep the cabin cool on hot summer days. The car's all-glass roof might look cool but it lets in a lot of solar heat.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Air's interior is huge and has more passenger space than just about every other EV on the road. There's plenty of headroom and elbow room in both rows, and rear legroom is particularly generous. You can really stretch out, though models with bigger battery packs have slightly higher floors in the back. Wide-opening doors make getting in and out easy.

Taller drivers may not find the driving position ideal. The seat doesn't seem to go down far enough, meaning tall drivers will be looking right through the tint line at the top of the windshield. Visibility is a mixed bag. The large side windows and a large glass roof let in lots of natural light, but then there are the really thick front pillars and relatively wide-but-short rear window that hamper outward visibility. Some controls are a letdown too. The switches on the steering wheel, for example, feel cheap and clumsy to operate at times.

Technology

6/10

How’s the tech? Our original take on the 2022 Lucid Air's software and driver assist systems was pretty negative. The infotainment system took a long time to load, and we encountered persistent Bluetooth connection errors. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto weren't supported at the time either. We also had multiple issues with the collision alert system that necessitated system restarts. Additionally, the Air's voice command system lacked the full functionality offered by some rival cars.

Since then, however, Lucid has introduced many over-the-air updates to address most of these issues. The touchscreens boot up and respond quickly, and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration is now included. Operation for the advanced driving aids has been refined as well. Still, there's plenty of room for improvement. Some of our editors have found the CarPlay integration to be buggy, and it only displays on the small upper touchscreen. Also, the Air's steering with the lane centering system (Highway Assist) turned on can be annoyingly corrective when you just want to make a small steering adjustment.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? As with interior room, you can tell Lucid's engineers spent a lot of time thinking about how to best use the available space. The Air offers 26.1 cubic feet of total cargo space that's split between a 16.2-cubic-foot rear trunk and a 9.9-cubic-foot front trunk (the frunk). The frunk is larger than those in the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan.

While the Air is not a hatchback like the Model S or Mercedes-Benz EQS, the trunk is plenty big. The trunk isn't very tall, but it is deep with an opening that's essentially the entire width of the car. The load-in height is also quite low with no liftover to contend with, another plus. Interior storage, too, is impressive thanks to sizable door pockets and a clever center console. There's even a hidden storage bin behind the power-retractable lower center screen.

The wide-opening doors and spacious rear cabin make it easier to get car seats in and out of the Lucid than rivals. Rear-facing child safety seats of any size should fit, even with taller front occupants. The anchors are easily accessible too.

Range and Efficiency

9.5/10

How are the range and efficiency? We initially tested a 2022 Dream Edition Range that had EPA-estimated 520 miles of range when equipped with the car's 19-inch wheels. While it didn't achieve its EPA estimate, the Lucid Air was the first EV to cross the coveted 500-mile barrier on our real-world EV standardized range test, with a strong showing of 505 miles.

More recently, we tested a 2022 Air Grand Touring. Perplexingly, this one underperformed to a greater degree. It had an EPA-estimated 516 miles of range but only went 438 miles on a single charge. Still, "only 438 miles" is still impressive for an EV, especially one making this much power. Part of the magic is the Air's high efficiency. In our testing, we measured consumption of 31.1 kWh of electricity used per 100 miles of driving from our Grand Touring test car. In a similar theme, that's almost 20% worse than its EPA estimate of 26 kWh/100 miles (remember that the lower the kWh number, the more efficient an EV is) but still very efficient overall.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Air a good value? We think the Lucid Air Dream Edition's build quality is better than the Tesla Model S' was when it was introduced. But the car still suffers from some early teething issues. Our test car had wide panel gaps in the doors, and the left rear door required slamming to stay shut. We also had issues with the exterior handle of the driver's door not working.

While there are some nice materials for the upholstery and trim, some commonly touched controls such as the window switches and steering wheel buttons would feel cheap on a $30,000 sedan, let alone one costing six figures. On the upside, Lucid does offer a long warranty. The car includes four-year/50,000-mile basic and eight-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranties. The battery itself is warrantied for eight years/50,000 miles too. Even better, Lucid offers four years/50,000 miles of roadside assistance and three years of free DC fast charging at Electrify America stations.

Wildcard

9/10

Few cars on the road get attention like the Lucid, and usually those cars have big spoilers or are painted bright blue or orange. It's cool and clean and futuristic without looking overwrought or too out there. It also doesn't resemble anything else on the road, and the range number has a certain cachet.

We just wish it were more entertaining to drive. The tires that help it get that 500-mile range quash any fun-to-drive factor outside of a straight line. The Air is quick, but it's not that much quicker than most of its rivals, many of which are far sportier and more fun to drive.

2023 Lucid Air trim level differences

The 2023 Lucid Air is an electric luxury sedan available in five trim levels: Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Performance and the new-for-2023 Sapphire. Keep reading for our editors' rundown of what you get from each version, including power and standard features. Compare the 2023 Lucid Air trim levels in-depth.

Which Air trim does Edmunds recommend?

We expect the Air's full lineup will be available for the 2023 model year. As such, consider getting the Touring trim. You won't quite have the same bragging rights as if you owned the Grand Touring or Sapphire, but otherwise you'll be getting a luxury EV with plenty of power and range.

2023 Lucid Air EV Insights

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Air Pure

Estimated Range Based on Age

387 miles

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 387 miles.

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Charging

SAE Combo

Plug Type

10 hrs

240V Home Charging

EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

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EV Battery Warranty

8 yrs or 100,000 miles

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

Estimated battery warranty remaining is 5 years or 58,000 miles for this car.

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$48/mo

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$271/mo

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Reliability

The 2023 Lucid Air has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 11 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

11 recalls found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 26V017000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-26-01-0
Number of vehicles affected:: 10816
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles equipped with an AD02 package and operating a software version from 2.8.0 through 2.8.16. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-01-0.

Recall Number:: 25V670000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-25-04-0
Number of vehicles affected:: 865
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0. The lower console display may fail to show a rearview camera image or may show a delayed, inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-25-04-0. The information in your report suggests that Lucid may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Recall Number:: 24V497000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-24-03-0
Manufactured from:: 2021-10-22 to 2022-11-30
Number of vehicles affected:: 5251
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) software could disconnect the high voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion, causing a loss of drive power.
Defect Consequence:: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update June 24, 2024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-03-0.

Recall Number:: 24V495000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-24-04-0
Manufactured from:: 2021-10-28 to 2023-10-23
Number of vehicles affected:: 7506
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Defect Consequence:: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Lucid has released an over-the-air software update to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Software updates and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-04-0. This recall is an expansion of Recall 24V-011.

Recall Number:: 24V076000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-24-02-0
Number of vehicles affected:: 189
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles running software release versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26. The software may cause a fault while the adaptive cruise control is on, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Defect Consequence:: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update in October 2023, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-02-0.

Recall Number:: 24V011000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-24-01-0
Number of vehicles affected:: 2042
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Defect Consequence:: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Lucid will update the software to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-01-0.

Recall Number:: 23V708000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-23-05-0
Number of vehicles affected:: 1267
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. Under certain conditions, temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters could become inoperative and result in the rear seats overheating.
Defect Consequence:: Overheated rear seats can increase the risk of a burn injury.
Corrective Action:: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-99-LUCID or 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-05-0.

Recall Number:: 23V523000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-23-04-0
Number of vehicles affected:: 778
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. Software versions 2.0.64 and older may not respond properly to an inverter power module failure, which can result in a loss of drive power without warning.
Defect Consequence:: A loss of drive power without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-04-0.

Recall Number:: 23V521000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-23-03-0
Number of vehicles affected:: 5523
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Defect Consequence:: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Lucid Service Centers will inspect, tighten the wiper arm nuts, and replace damaged parts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.

Recall Number:: 23V520000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-23-02-0
Number of vehicles affected:: 59
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles with a software version between 2.015 and 2.0.50. The rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.

Recall Number:: 23V110000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SR-23-01-0
Number of vehicles affected:: 886
Defect Description:: Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The electrically activated contact switches that transfer energy to the drive motors, may unexpectedly open, cutting off power to the electric motors.
Defect Consequence:: Power loss will shut down electric motors, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Lucid Service Centers will update the vehicle software and replace the contactor switches, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-01-0.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 10 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles

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