I have to say, I got totally won over by the blend of super technical engineering and all round fanciness of this car. It's just so damn NICE. But I totally appreciate that many viewers may find me hyberbolic as a result. No question I still have queries around how their tech does lend itself for licensing or more affordable models, OR how it will outpace Chinese manufacturers, but as a former engineer and an admirer of well executed design - consider me officially giddy and weak at the knees for Lucid...! What price would it need to be for you to be won over??!
I am very, very sorry to say, but non of that matters. I would never buy a car from a corporation that is majority owned by the Military Dictator of 'Saudi Arabia'. Jamal Khashoggi - remember?...
'outpace Chinese manufacturers'? In what way, definitely not profitability wise... For example BYD and its blade batteries, didn't get the memo.... Don't get me wrong the engineering geek in me loves Lucid. But in terms of how its technology prowess can be leveraged. To build profitable and lower cost EVs, that's still a question mark?
@@angela1984a Yeah, but Elon Musk financially supports the convicted rapist, convicted fraudster, and hopefully soon to be convicted insurrectionist Donald Trump. BYD and MG pay taxes to the Chinese one-party state funding their military industrial complex, VW produced massively polluting cars for years and lied about it, BMW produced aero engines for the Nazis, etc. etc. I bet if you dig into any of these companies there'll be something you really don't like about them.
As engineers can appreciate, any complex product is a design to cost. This determines what technologies and manufacturing techniques are available. Lucid most certainly has great engineering, but then so does a Remac. Losing tens of thousands on every car they make indicates an imbalance of the specifications to the cost. At quantity it is unclear whether there is a crossover point to profitability. They are making such a small number of cars that it is difficult to calculate an extrapolation. Perhaps, with the Saudi funding, the business plan is to make profitable luxury vehicles that support one or more loss leaders.
No, I don’t know what people are on about complaining. I don’t feel this particular video feels like an advertisement. She’s talking about what differentiate this car brand and the bespoke parts they are developing. And, new premiere car models are always premium. Listen to what is being said in the video, especially during the interview.
Air GT owner: Been driving one for 2.5 years. Yes, I was one of the early ones. Since the Model S was launched I had wanted one ever since but couldn't pull the trigger. The whole market didn't seem ready, not Tesla, not anyone. But when I saw the Lucid, it was an eye opener. Wow, the engineering design was astonishing. That's what did it for me. And that was strongly reinforced after a test drive. 2.5 years later and I haven't looked back. Everytime I get into that car it puts a smile on my face, it IS a drivers car - Imogen is totally right about that. I also have to add that Lucid service is amazing...everything Tesla was not. Have a flat? Lucid mobile service will come to your home and change the tire for you. I also have a friend who bought a Pure and loves it. She makes up reasons to have to drive somewhere. Lucid started high end because it is actually takes less capital to manufacture high end cars. Plus, they had to establish their brand (Lucid who??). To mass produce you need much more robust (read...expensive) equipment to withstand a 4 million/year output (Honda). That is a steep ticket for a startup. It is also much harder for the market to accept going from a fairly cheap car to one that is luxury (would you buy a Luxury Volkswagen?? - I think not). So Lucid took the Mercedes way which has significant startup advantages. For all the doubters, complaining that this was a commercial, I only have one suggestion. Find yourself a showroom and go drive one. That's all, it's simple. What do you have to lose except your skepticism and your mind! It will not disappoint.
Tesla Mobile Service will also come and replace or patch a flat tire. Glad you like your Air, shame about the Saudi Arabian murderous thug funding Lucid's losses.
Agreed. I can’t stand companies that have had over 15 years to turn a profit… and still sell us pie in the sky promises. Any company fully backed by the Saudi sovereign fund can churn out a good product, but at least break even FFS!
@@RichardFraser-y9t Indeed the youngsters are no Jeremy C. I much prefer Clarkson's style ... thrashing the bollocks off anything he could get his hands on. Plus his testing to destruction of caravans and a certain three-wheeler. Or perhaps the best test of all time, a red Toyota Hilux. Most of us are desperate to see a lithium battery self igniting.
And pickup trucks are sitting on lens lots at $80K, 90K and $100K. And the dealers don’t understand why they can’t sell them. More importantly, manufacturers can’t sell them 2025 stock until they clear out the 2024s, and the 2023s and in a few cases dealers actually have 2022 cars that are still technically “new” because they have been initially sold, yet.
I appreciate what Tesla did to accelerate the introduction of electric cars and I have owned 2 (Models S & Y). BUT my Lucid Air Pure is like Tesla 2.0 in terms of performance, a quieter ride, and with the overall experience dealing with the company. Lucid reminds me of the excitement that I felt when I first found out about Tesla & how enthusiastic the staff were...and when the cars were a rarity on the road. The software is not as mature as Tesla but continues to improve with OTA updates. I also love to drive and go on road trips so Full Self Driving or the advent of Robotaxis are not something that appeals to me though I know it will be a great advantage to many. I still think there will be a place for the BMWs, Porsches & Lucids of the world. Also, if you would love to know more abut the tech behind Lucid I would recommend going to their TH-cam page and checking out all the videos. You can just feel the passion and love for the product and how it all came together. Thanks for highlighting this car. It has not received nearly the attention that it deserves.
The depreciation on the used ones are absolutely wild, on the GT models at least. That said, unless you care about speed and range, a new pure model is probably better. Heat pumps are standard and finally support for superchargers are kind of too good for just more speed and a bit more range
Lots of comments of affordable. It is expensive at $70,000 but when BMW and Mercedes are pricing their EV's €70,000 and above then it doesn't seem that bad. Also note the word prelude. It's not claiming $70,000 is affordable for most people, but that the trickle down of this technology could reach more affordable cars.
$70K is "mid-range"? That's more than what I (or anyone I know) make in a year. I guess they meant "affordable" for lower tier millionaires, or at least people who make 6 figures+
In fairness it starts at $70000 which is about £52000 (in a magical world where there no import costs) which is much closer to a 'mid-range' new car (I'd argue a low-range new car is £15000-£30000 and mid range is £30000 - £50000, upper range is anything above that), almost all cars are bought on lease or PCP nowadays so your also very unlikely to ever pay £52000 to get one. That said I never buy new, 2-3 year old cars are near as dammit the same as brand new and are about half the price (£30-35Kish for this car second hand seem like a fair deal)
It's an interesting area. I would say that if someone can afford to own a $50k ICE car, then they can afford to own a $70k EV *if* they can get a good finance deal and comparable insurance. I say that because I think that's what fuel and servicing savings would be over 10 years. Right now though it's a nervous situation because interest rates still seem to be pretty high, and second hand car prices across the board are lower. Right now for someone considering buying new (and if I didn't already own one), I'd buy a second hand EV (see the Fully Charged episode on those), because they are bargains.
@@NealeUpstone Yeah, I'm slightly at a loss as to who buys new car at all as second hand (especially EVs) are so much cheaper and 2-3 years of wear and tear is basically nothing on a modern car (again especially on EV as they have so little to go wrong on them). The Lucid is also doubly interesting as it's not really a $70000 car it's likely closer to $90K - $120K with all the tech in it but they're selling them at a massive loss to get a market share (and cus the Saudi backers can afford to) so if you can afford a $50K ICE car it might be worth overextending a bit to get a car you'd normally never be able to afford.
Lucid don't and can't. "Lucid lost $112,688 per vehicle delivered in the second quarter, compared with $288,412 a year earlier." Only money from Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Bonesaw is keeping the company afloat. Nice cars, bad business.
@@jonathanclutton2813 Why? Were you to win the lottery then set your ambitions a bit higher than a car! Simply get yourself an account with a taxi firm and get a man to drive you about. Or bribe some girl to marry you and she can drive you about. Most husbands settle for that and appreciate the "benefits" included in the deal too. And of course with your cash you can always update the car and wife as you see fit ... might be worth investigating pre-nups ... or "invest" in ladies of negotiable virtue instead. Bit like that Hugh bloke off Playboy mag.
For me, Lucid exemplifies what can be done when beginning with an "inside-out", collaborative design strategy. The end product is demonstrably better than any counterpart. Starting at $69,900, the Lucid Air Pure is a good buy in the US market for a mid-range sedan that I'd qualify as significantly ahead of the competition. Ahead of, and in addition to WLTP/EPA/Manufacture range claims, MPGe, etc., I'd love to see manufacturers lead with miles/kWh as a uniform measure of efficiency.
@@commuterbranchline8132 So a blank cheque in fantasy world results in Lucid. I sense another check in the offing: A Reality Check. The Sapphire is supposed to be AMAZING!
Alternatively just like every other family car it looks like a family car. It's also utterly irrelevant to your purchasing decision, if you're a grown up.
@@jonevansauthor How the hell do you know what is "relevant" to my purchasing decisions? I've never had the money to buy a Jag, or indeed any other car, but a friend bought and old Jag as a 60th birthday (grown up enough) present to himself. Are you saying he was wrong?
Manufacturers all have to start somewhere. The technology will trickle it's way down to more affordable versions eventually. The passion involved in designing and building these vehicles is what the EV market is so sadly lacking at the moment. At last we are seeing an electric vehicle with identity and soul. I for one will never be able to afford to buy one but I'm happy for those that can because that way the enthusiasm and technology will filter through to cars that will one day be accessable to the masses.
@@bordersw1239 so you've never driven a car with power steering, ABS brakes, turbos etc.? Where do you think all these things started from? They were always on the top of the range models that people paid extra for in the beginning. If you haven't noticed any of the changes in ten years then I guess you don't want to see it.
@@mikesmith71 . Completely irrelevant- we are talking about a fairly simple battery power system and a couple of electric motors - the basics were done 110 years ago, still talking about ‘trickle down’.
@@bordersw1239Youve seen the latest Samsungs, Iphones? They have more power than the high end computers of 10 years ago. You've seen a recently revealed Mini Cooper Electric? At 35k it offers same range and power as 100k EVs from 10 years ago.
I think the Lucid Air is a fantastic car! It has an elegance about it that the Germans can not match. If I was in America, and in that market, I'd have a Lucid Air without a doubt! It's a shame Lucid never made a RHD Air, but even if they did, it would cost a fortune on my Island. I wish Peter and the Lucid team all the best, and I hope they eventually make a RHD car, as I'd love to see them on Australian roads... and maybe even buy one ;)
Driven sensibly, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric 2016-2022, the Hyundai Kona, Ioniq 6 the KIA Nero and the Renault Megane can all already do 4-4.5 miles/kWh annual average.
Thought this was one of the best interviews I've seen on this channel. What a fascinating guy Peter is, i think i could listen to him all day. Great job by Imogen interviewing him. Didn't get the advertisement vibes one bit that others are suggesting.
I normally use bicycles or metro trains in cities and then flights for longer journeys but if I lived in suburban USA then I'd love to buy one of these Lucid cars because of the clear design focus on driving and efficiency , it is what I thought electric cars were all about.
Air GT owner, This is one of a very short list of videos that focus on the efficiency / technology / design to get the Lucid line up in the top tier of range masters. Having Peter on, is a nice touch, and having him focus on the elements of the video you want to focus on was really important to the overall presentation. Great Job Take care.
Great video, thank you. Nice to see Peter is at his factory and not on social media. Perhaps with his focus on the EVs and avoidance of politics his car sales and stocks will soar.
With tariffs, the Chinese have to make a competitor to this $70,000 car for $35,000, Which may be doable. Although the Lucid Air is only that cheap because Mohammad Bonesaw in Saudi Arabia is willing to fund its huge losses per car.
People need to realize that this car is equivalent to a gas car that is 50,000 if you compare the Gas Savings and Maintenance (No Oil Changes, Rare Breakpad changes, routine service etc) over the course of 2-3 years of ownership
The gas savings is not that much when you take into account insurance. Don't get me wrong, I drive a EV and save gas but my car cost about $35k after credit.
@@simonlynch4204 I guess it depends on how you interpret mid range. I interpret mid range as what the average can afford and would buy. In that instance I would put mid range far lower, but my interpretation can certainly be wrong
Driving my Air GT for over two years now I still get that thrill every time I get behind the wheel. You don't have to drive a Lucid quickly to feel the poise and connectedness to the road, but oh yes, you can drive it very quickly indeed. It is easy to see reviews like this one and think reviewers are overstating the case for Lucid. All I can say from my personal experience is that you really need to drive a Lucid to understand. It is well worth the effort to seek out a test drive.
Yes it's not Mid-Range for sure but also realize that it's equivalant to a gas car that is 50,000 if you compare the Gas Savings and Maintenance over the course of 2-3 years of ownership
Simply amazing! I wish them the best!! Wait…they seem like they may already be the best…🤔 I guess I should say “I wish them the best in recognition and business success!!”
Little bit of an advert for Lucid, but that's not unusual for TFCS. I invariably think TFCS should be a tad more critical of the products they test. BEVs are not flawless [I should know, I have a VW ID3 PP]. It's not as if the presenters are going to kill the BEV industry now by not saying that everything is lovely. I digress. Nevertheless, the Lucid saloon/sedan is a superb car. It's beautifully put together, the motor/reduction gearbox is possibly the all-round best in the world, the technology is impressive, and it's a very pretty thing, at least to my eyes. I think it stands out there on its own. There's no point in comparing it to other products because they are designed to do their own thing in their own different way. Btw, do people really only get 3.5 miles per kWh in the Ioniq 5? I get 4.5 miles in my ID3 without trying, and most Teslas drivers I know get 5.
Thank you for one of the best reviews I've seen in a long time, loved the nerd-ing out on the tech and an articulate explanation of the driving experience, glad Lucid are still around there is some excellent tech there
Not a car review. A movie that fulfills the human desire for aesthetics, knowledge and excitement in a splendid way... One word describing Lucid - Special. No words describing Imogen
Can't wait for Lucid to show more affordable models in 35 k range with the same efficient tech that it's used in their Air Models. Great video keep up with great work ❤❤❤
It wont happen. Lucid's main factory is very small in comparison to established brands. Lucid cannot mass produce affordable cars at the moment, but it can make good luxury cars at reasonable prices which it seems to do really well.
They cannot even make these profitably. Economies of scale can only take you so far. A $35k Lucid seems like a pipe dream in 2024, from where I sit. Remember the Boxster was supposed to be a $35K Porsche (back in the day)...hint, hint...It never happened. Stuff this good never gets cheap. Unless it's wreckage. Manufacturers look around and figure, "Why give it away?" They are talking about $48K future "smaller Lucid" on. this video and that's still a lone way from 35 in my book.
It took tesla over a decade to make a profit, and 4 years after releasing the model 3. Lucid need to do this to build up scale and efficiency before they are able to make a profit
@@hmbro3236 You are right and wrong at the same time. Tesla of course lost on each vehicle sold as well in the beginning, although only by a couple ten-thousand dollars. Lucid is losing more like hundreds of thousands of dollars per vehicle and they're constantly correcting down their growth expectations by a LOT which does not help either (economies of scale can't kick in if there's no scale)
@Radi0_ this argument, although a valid point, is kind of irrelevant when Lucid is backed significantly by Saudi money. Making a profit will be a priority, but there is a long runway.
@@Radi0_ They mentioned a couple of times in this video that they want to license there new tech to other manufactures , I think this is there main goal. Getting that clever motor they showed into every BMW and BYD will make them more money than they ever would selling high end luxury cars or trying to compete with China to make cheap electric cars. Make a big loss for a few years but proving that your tech works and people want it might be worth it in the long run
All Lucid videos/reviews feel like adverts, even from discerning journalists. I think their cars are just really good🤷♂️. Tons of positives and basically no negatives.
Oh, did I notice a thumbnail for this video when it first came out with the tagline Lucid > Tesla? If so, TFCS showed good judgement in replacing it. There's no point in creating division between the supporters of two companies with very different ideas on where they want to be and what they want to make in the BEV market.
In a recent car magazine test (I think it was Car & Driver) they put the $249,000 Lucid up against the Tesla Model S Plaid. It beat the Plaid in every category except price. That includes braking, acceleration, handling, quality, comfort and everything else that matters. By all accounts Lucid makes a fantastic car but everyone says the same thing: It's just too expensive. I hope they can sort this out AND stay in business!
You forgot to mention that Tesla makes a profit selling the plaid at a lower price than Lucid, which is still reporting losses. Prototypes are easy, production is hard, competition is good.
@@FrancescoDiMauro Well, true, but the Lucid is not a prototype. But if it was then that is even more embarrassing for Tesla, getting beaten by a prototype. Lucid is many years away from turning a profit and they may not even get there (they would probably already be bankrupt if it weren't for investors from Dubai), but there is no doubt that they have a superior product to Tesla.
Cam you please, please include SI numbers, at least when showing the values on screen? Range in kilometres and energy consumption in kWh/100 kms. Please.
It's a 420 hp luxurious sedan with cutting edge powertrain, at $69,000 no other sedan under $100,000 is quite comparable. When Lucid can price a luxurious performance sedan at this, their $50,000 EV in 2026 ought to be good.
That's a big if tho; can't keep a company running if they lose money on every car sold, which is the case now. Rawlinson himself explained that they are PLANNING on expanding capacity to 90.000 for next year but will only make 9000 this years. Thse are ridiculously low amounts, a far cry away from the 100s of thousands they had already promised at this stage back in '21. And execution STILL remains to be seen. Honestly I think Rawlinson is a much better showman than he is an engineer, and he is an excellent engineeer. That's the trouble. All this focus on the best parts and tech is completely besides the point; the competitors could all do the same but they don't because they are trying to be profitable. I think Rawlinson lost the plot to be honest. Hot words is all there is to Lucid at this point unfortunately!
This would be my pick over a Taycan, Emeya, i5, Tesla, etc, but I’m in the UK and there’s been no word (as far as I know) on when we’ll get Lucid Air in RHD!!
Yes, clearly a great car but its Lucid's intention of licencing its tech that is most interesting. With their level of expertise licencing will certainly bring in massive revenue to the company and benefit the whole industry.
Only Multi-Millionaires can afford 70K? And both the title and the video make it abundantly clear this is not an affordable EV. 'Prelude' means what comes before. And they clearly address price at 11;05 and in her summation.
Great advertisment for Lucid! I applaud their technology development and focus on efficiency. However, I don't like driving, it is a pain. I'd much rather be on a train or a bicycle or perhaps a motorcycle. I need to get where I'm going reasonably comfortably at a low cost. Four years ago I bought a used Chevy Bolt for $26,000 canadian including tax and rebates. That was as much as I had paid for all of my previous vehicles combined over 40 years! It is more than good enough for me, although if it had more clearance and AWD it would be perfect, as I would take it further down or up the backroads. Putting large batteries in cars to get ranges or 500km or more is in most cases a waste of money and resources for the sake of slightly more convenience. Many areas now have enough chargers available to be able to stop every 200km or less. More but shorter stops can make a trip more enjoyable. Electric cars only pollute 20% to 50% as much as ICE cars, but what we really need is more electric rail service!!
Fully Charged always cheerleads any product they feature. It's their way. They sometimes mention a feature they'd improve on, but it is never their style to leave a viewer with anything but a positive impression of the product. Every video is a marketing boon for the product reviewed. I wish there was more effort put into testing the veracity of claims, and getting reality checks about the actual sustainability of EVs, not in comparison to other ICE cars/SUVs/trucks, but in a world we are at zero carbon emissions, while trying to build cars that produce 17-49 tons of CO2e to make, and then remaking the next round over and over again, as if this isn't how we got to the Climate Crisis.
If you are looking for a hypercritical deep dive to nit pick a vehicle, then you are on the wrong channel. If positive Lucid reviews are the result of paying for them Lucid must really be speading it around. Everyone who has tested one must have been paid!
This could very well be an advertisement for Lucid. But the raw data (4.75 mi/kwh, cd of 0.197, 0-60 time of 4.5 sec, 464 mi WLTP range, etc.) makes this car v e r y interesting.
Other EV/battery companies Fully Charged has been this impressed by: 1. Britishvolt 2. Sono Motors 3. Aptera 4. Arrival 5. Lightyear 6. Bollinger 7. Canoo 8. Volta Trucks Notice a pattern yet?
@@Kimbrough87Depreciation isn't an issue for some if they plan to keep the car until it dies. I want as many people as possible to buy these cars new so the company can stay in business😂. I agree though, saving 20% or more on a lightly used 2 year old model makes a lot of sense to most people.
My Tesla Model Y already gets 4.5 miles / kWh long run average already. Peter Rawlinson is still having pot-shots at Tesla because they think he did less at Tesla than he did. Let’s see if he can produce any car at scale and with profit.
i love everything about this car but range. I don't live in a big country and don't have range anxiety fears. I'd rather go with 20% - 30% less range and have a car with character. The CEO has mentioned they have longer term plans for offroaders. If those cars look meaner, I'd love to get my hand on a lucid
I understand the Sapphire is the adoption and fund raising model, but it's hard to swallow $150 grand for essentially a lower trim. Nobody would buy a Sapphire except to say "i can afford the expensive one" The tech and style is amazing, I hope they can continue.
I look at electric car videos every day. I'm always very impressed with the technology and efficiency. Then I look at the prices and roll on the floor laughing at the RIDICULOUSNESS of the costs involved. I bought my diesel car secondhand 6 years ago and it costs me 300 quid a year in diesel. 😂😂
This might arguably drive more like a classic BMW 5series than the current G60. Independent of powertrain. Which is not by accident considering what the chassis engineers drive. I hope it is really as good as advertised. And that they gain momentum quickly enough.
Outstanding job Imogen! Really really good questions but I have to say the CEO of being a little bit ignorant about the self driving car future that is coming. Yes of course it is still some years away but this what 90% of the market wants and needs. Drivers cars of and people passionate about driving are absolutely going to be a thing for decades. Just a 10% of a thing.
I'm quite certain that "the CEO" knows full well about self-driving cars. But are you really certain that "90% of the market wants and needs" self-driving cars?
Wow this car is fantastic! That being said, a Tesla Long Range AWD is nearly half the price with the tax credit. I had to add 10k to the Lucid for the standard featured of the Tesla like ventilated seats and premium sound. The Lucid may be a better car in every way but not for twice the price. If you can afford it, great!
Same thing happens in politics. You have great ideas, want to do things for normal people. Then you get important and start playing golf with affluent people. Your language and perspective on what "for normal people" means changes over time. People from Fully Charged have been using high end cars for so long that they forgot what an average person needs. In the world where Rimac exists Lucid may be considered "mid-range". The only truly cheap EVs are nowadays made in China and mostly not available in Europe and USA. Future "cheap" Lucid cars will still be silly expensive. As with trickle down economics, it seldom affects the poor in a meaningful way.
I see Imogen, I click on video.. :-) While I do admire Lucid, I can't afford such a thing. Plus, it's a really big car. This is definitely worth a look if you're in the market for a big car. The rest of us have to keep waiting around for the more "affordable" version.. Regardless though, I would look into getting a Lucid when they're able to produce the more affordable model..
wasn't that long ago FC did a video of the Frisker Ocean and it was widely known they were on their death bed even then, i commented this and was unfairly castigated by other users, Lucid really need to scale up production quickly or they will end up the same, great tech good looking car but can they make a profit!
Profit comes with scale. It took Tesla 12-13 years to become profitable. Lucid aims to do so in 7-8 years mark. The hit two record quarter sales and the SUV Gravity is coming by end of this year with their midsize coming 2026 I’d say 2030 is the year where this will dominate the market and become profitable. Maybe before if they license their tech more
Tesla sold 1,800,000 last year and still growing! They are also making a BEV profitable, I believe Lucid is losing money dramatically. Tesla have vehicle at the 40k price point! Lucid 70k, who's leading now? Tesla is bringing out a sub 30k vehicle in 2025. Tesla is leading and always have been leading.
I have to say, I got totally won over by the blend of super technical engineering and all round fanciness of this car. It's just so damn NICE. But I totally appreciate that many viewers may find me hyberbolic as a result. No question I still have queries around how their tech does lend itself for licensing or more affordable models, OR how it will outpace Chinese manufacturers, but as a former engineer and an admirer of well executed design - consider me officially giddy and weak at the knees for Lucid...! What price would it need to be for you to be won over??!
Really really loved this video
I am very, very sorry to say, but non of that matters. I would never buy a car from a corporation that is majority owned by the Military Dictator of 'Saudi Arabia'. Jamal Khashoggi - remember?...
'outpace Chinese manufacturers'? In what way, definitely not profitability wise... For example BYD and its blade batteries, didn't get the memo....
Don't get me wrong the engineering geek in me loves Lucid. But in terms of how its technology prowess can be leveraged. To build profitable and lower cost EVs, that's still a question mark?
@@angela1984a Yeah, but Elon Musk financially supports the convicted rapist, convicted fraudster, and hopefully soon to be convicted insurrectionist Donald Trump. BYD and MG pay taxes to the Chinese one-party state funding their military industrial complex, VW produced massively polluting cars for years and lied about it, BMW produced aero engines for the Nazis, etc. etc. I bet if you dig into any of these companies there'll be something you really don't like about them.
As engineers can appreciate, any complex product is a design to cost. This determines what technologies and manufacturing techniques are available. Lucid most certainly has great engineering, but then so does a Remac. Losing tens of thousands on every car they make indicates an imbalance of the specifications to the cost. At quantity it is unclear whether there is a crossover point to profitability. They are making such a small number of cars that it is difficult to calculate an extrapolation. Perhaps, with the Saudi funding, the business plan is to make profitable luxury vehicles that support one or more loss leaders.
No, I don’t know what people are on about complaining. I don’t feel this particular video feels like an advertisement. She’s talking about what differentiate this car brand and the bespoke parts they are developing. And, new premiere car models are always premium. Listen to what is being said in the video, especially during the interview.
Air GT owner: Been driving one for 2.5 years. Yes, I was one of the early ones. Since the Model S was launched I had wanted one ever since but couldn't pull the trigger. The whole market didn't seem ready, not Tesla, not anyone. But when I saw the Lucid, it was an eye opener. Wow, the engineering design was astonishing. That's what did it for me. And that was strongly reinforced after a test drive. 2.5 years later and I haven't looked back. Everytime I get into that car it puts a smile on my face, it IS a drivers car - Imogen is totally right about that. I also have to add that Lucid service is amazing...everything Tesla was not. Have a flat? Lucid mobile service will come to your home and change the tire for you.
I also have a friend who bought a Pure and loves it. She makes up reasons to have to drive somewhere.
Lucid started high end because it is actually takes less capital to manufacture high end cars. Plus, they had to establish their brand (Lucid who??). To mass produce you need much more robust (read...expensive) equipment to withstand a 4 million/year output (Honda). That is a steep ticket for a startup. It is also much harder for the market to accept going from a fairly cheap car to one that is luxury (would you buy a Luxury Volkswagen?? - I think not). So Lucid took the Mercedes way which has significant startup advantages.
For all the doubters, complaining that this was a commercial, I only have one suggestion. Find yourself a showroom and go drive one. That's all, it's simple. What do you have to lose except your skepticism and your mind! It will not disappoint.
Tesla Mobile Service will also come and replace or patch a flat tire. Glad you like your Air, shame about the Saudi Arabian murderous thug funding Lucid's losses.
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I love your show in general, but this felt like an advertisement for Lucid.
Agreed. I can’t stand companies that have had over 15 years to turn a profit… and still sell us pie in the sky promises. Any company fully backed by the Saudi sovereign fund can churn out a good product, but at least break even FFS!
They do review everything, maybe this is a little bit over positive but then all of their car reviews are the same.
@@RichardFraser-y9t
Indeed the youngsters are no Jeremy C.
I much prefer Clarkson's style ... thrashing the bollocks off anything he could get his hands on.
Plus his testing to destruction of caravans and a certain three-wheeler.
Or perhaps the best test of all time, a red Toyota Hilux.
Most of us are desperate to see a lithium battery self igniting.
Given the fact they did not mention real numbers like battery size, 0-60 times. And went over superficially. Yea.. totally an ad.
Seems like every review of the Air ends up gushing. Kinda seems like Lucid just makes a really really good car.
We really calling $70k "midrange price" now?
with 50k being average..... like it or not, yelp it is...
When thanks to tariffs you can buy only American - why not?
And pickup trucks are sitting on lens lots at $80K, 90K and $100K. And the dealers don’t understand why they can’t sell them. More importantly, manufacturers can’t sell them 2025 stock until they clear out the 2024s, and the 2023s and in a few cases dealers actually have 2022 cars that are still technically “new” because they have been initially sold, yet.
@alko_xo Seriously? FYI America has a free trade pack with Canada and Mexico...
We have had a few years of very high inflation, this is the result.
I appreciate what Tesla did to accelerate the introduction of electric cars and I have owned 2 (Models S & Y). BUT my Lucid Air Pure is like Tesla 2.0 in terms of performance, a quieter ride, and with the overall experience dealing with the company. Lucid reminds me of the excitement that I felt when I first found out about Tesla & how enthusiastic the staff were...and when the cars were a rarity on the road. The software is not as mature as Tesla but continues to improve with OTA updates. I also love to drive and go on road trips so Full Self Driving or the advent of Robotaxis are not something that appeals to me though I know it will be a great advantage to many. I still think there will be a place for the BMWs, Porsches & Lucids of the world. Also, if you would love to know more abut the tech behind Lucid I would recommend going to their TH-cam page and checking out all the videos. You can just feel the passion and love for the product and how it all came together. Thanks for highlighting this car. It has not received nearly the attention that it deserves.
You can get a used 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring for $57K in my area. I wouldn't pay $109K for a new one, but a used one is a good deal!
The depreciation on the used ones are absolutely wild, on the GT models at least.
That said, unless you care about speed and range, a new pure model is probably better.
Heat pumps are standard and finally support for superchargers are kind of too good for just more speed and a bit more range
I so hope Lucid make it mainstream and get to the UK in time, the tech inside is genuinely super impressive.
Agreed, but much too expensive for the mass market
Warranty?
Reliability?
They are already in Norway, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands (and have been for more than a year) and have sold almost nothing
Best car I ever bought! Magnificent engineering! This car is just Godly.
Lots of comments of affordable. It is expensive at $70,000 but when BMW and Mercedes are pricing their EV's €70,000 and above then it doesn't seem that bad.
Also note the word prelude. It's not claiming $70,000 is affordable for most people, but that the trickle down of this technology could reach more affordable cars.
At least you bring back my belief in humanity. English is my third language yet I'm baffled by some comments here as if we watched different videos.
Good point, and the title and 11:05 of the video make it clear that they are NOT saying 70K is Affordable.
@LensEye8 very well written for your third language.
Affordable is 47k€ and below in Europe, which has an average salary of 28k net.
A Golf GTI now nearly costs €70k in Europe. Bonkers, but that's the reality of the present pricing.
$70K is "mid-range"?
That's more than what I (or anyone I know) make in a year.
I guess they meant "affordable" for lower tier millionaires, or at least people who make 6 figures+
In fairness it starts at $70000 which is about £52000 (in a magical world where there no import costs) which is much closer to a 'mid-range' new car (I'd argue a low-range new car is £15000-£30000 and mid range is £30000 - £50000, upper range is anything above that), almost all cars are bought on lease or PCP nowadays so your also very unlikely to ever pay £52000 to get one. That said I never buy new, 2-3 year old cars are near as dammit the same as brand new and are about half the price (£30-35Kish for this car second hand seem like a fair deal)
It's an interesting area. I would say that if someone can afford to own a $50k ICE car, then they can afford to own a $70k EV *if* they can get a good finance deal and comparable insurance.
I say that because I think that's what fuel and servicing savings would be over 10 years.
Right now though it's a nervous situation because interest rates still seem to be pretty high, and second hand car prices across the board are lower.
Right now for someone considering buying new (and if I didn't already own one), I'd buy a second hand EV (see the Fully Charged episode on those), because they are bargains.
Depends on if you consider and passat mid range or an bmw 5 series because its on the mid of bmws reange
Lol😂😂. Yes!
@@NealeUpstone Yeah, I'm slightly at a loss as to who buys new car at all as second hand (especially EVs) are so much cheaper and 2-3 years of wear and tear is basically nothing on a modern car (again especially on EV as they have so little to go wrong on them). The Lucid is also doubly interesting as it's not really a $70000 car it's likely closer to $90K - $120K with all the tech in it but they're selling them at a massive loss to get a market share (and cus the Saudi backers can afford to) so if you can afford a $50K ICE car it might be worth overextending a bit to get a car you'd normally never be able to afford.
Looks like a lovely and efficient EV. I hope they can make them profitably.
Lucid don't and can't. "Lucid lost $112,688 per vehicle delivered in the second quarter, compared with $288,412 a year earlier." Only money from Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Bonesaw is keeping the company afloat. Nice cars, bad business.
Absolutely love the Lucid Air. When I win the lottery I'll have one!
@@jonathanclutton2813
Why?
Were you to win the lottery then set your ambitions a bit higher than a car!
Simply get yourself an account with a taxi firm and get a man to drive you about.
Or bribe some girl to marry you and she can drive you about.
Most husbands settle for that and appreciate the "benefits" included in the deal too.
And of course with your cash you can always update the car and wife as you see fit ... might be worth investigating pre-nups ...
or "invest" in ladies of negotiable virtue instead.
Bit like that Hugh bloke off Playboy mag.
For me, Lucid exemplifies what can be done when beginning with an "inside-out", collaborative design strategy. The end product is demonstrably better than any counterpart. Starting at $69,900, the Lucid Air Pure is a good buy in the US market for a mid-range sedan that I'd qualify as significantly ahead of the competition.
Ahead of, and in addition to WLTP/EPA/Manufacture range claims, MPGe, etc., I'd love to see manufacturers lead with miles/kWh as a uniform measure of efficiency.
Lucid exemplifies what can be done with an endless funding, free from the need to scale to production or even attempt to make a profit.
@@commuterbranchline8132 So a blank cheque in fantasy world results in Lucid. I sense another check in the offing: A Reality Check. The Sapphire is supposed to be AMAZING!
Well, that was an ad for lucid, not a test.
The design of Lucid Air looks really timeless, an instant classic.
At this point Lucid are doing a better looking Jaguar than Jaguar. Pity there isn't a DNA test for cars.
Alternatively just like every other family car it looks like a family car. It's also utterly irrelevant to your purchasing decision, if you're a grown up.
@@jonevansauthor How the hell do you know what is "relevant" to my purchasing decisions? I've never had the money to buy a Jag, or indeed any other car, but a friend bought and old Jag as a 60th birthday (grown up enough) present to himself. Are you saying he was wrong?
The Air looks nice from the front, but the rear is pretty ugly.
Dropping "Tetris" as a verb; Imogen levelled-up. ⭐
Cool I just bought some of their shares!!
Manufacturers all have to start somewhere. The technology will trickle it's way down to more affordable versions eventually. The passion involved in designing and building these vehicles is what the EV market is so sadly lacking at the moment. At last we are seeing an electric vehicle with identity and soul.
I for one will never be able to afford to buy one but I'm happy for those that can because that way the enthusiasm and technology will filter through to cars that will one day be accessable to the masses.
I’ve heard this ‘trickle down excuse for 10 years’ - still waiting.
@@bordersw1239 so you've never driven a car with power steering, ABS brakes, turbos etc.? Where do you think all these things started from? They were always on the top of the range models that people paid extra for in the beginning. If you haven't noticed any of the changes in ten years then I guess you don't want to see it.
@@mikesmith71 . Completely irrelevant- we are talking about a fairly simple battery power system and a couple of electric motors - the basics were done 110 years ago, still talking about ‘trickle down’.
@@bordersw1239Youve seen the latest Samsungs, Iphones? They have more power than the high end computers of 10 years ago. You've seen a recently revealed Mini Cooper Electric? At 35k it offers same range and power as 100k EVs from 10 years ago.
@@bordersw1239 if there's anything that's "completely irrelevant" it's your replies.
I think the Lucid Air is a fantastic car! It has an elegance about it that the Germans can not match. If I was in America, and in that market, I'd have a Lucid Air without a doubt! It's a shame Lucid never made a RHD Air, but even if they did, it would cost a fortune on my Island. I wish Peter and the Lucid team all the best, and I hope they eventually make a RHD car, as I'd love to see them on Australian roads... and maybe even buy one ;)
so, we will never know if it can actually achieve 4.75mi/kWh! :-P
Driven sensibly, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric 2016-2022, the Hyundai Kona, Ioniq 6 the KIA Nero and the Renault Megane can all already do 4-4.5 miles/kWh annual average.
@@Nikoo033Was mocking the unfulfilled promise of the video host. Different size cars anyway
Thought this was one of the best interviews I've seen on this channel. What a fascinating guy Peter is, i think i could listen to him all day. Great job by Imogen interviewing him. Didn't get the advertisement vibes one bit that others are suggesting.
Lucid on Fully Charged? You love to see it.
Still a high price, but pretty luxurious for it
I normally use bicycles or metro trains in cities and then flights for longer journeys but if I lived in suburban USA then I'd love to buy one of these Lucid cars because of the clear design focus on driving and efficiency , it is what I thought electric cars were all about.
$549 a month!? Shit that is cheaper than what I’m paying for my 2024 Audi A5 S-Line 😳
@@VirgoKing89
Hmm ... in hindsight do you now believe they saw you coming?
Yes but is that for 200m per month headline grabbing figure?
If you like your Audi I dint see the issue. But this car is really really good, im also thinking about buying an EV in the next year or two.
@@nocapproductions5471 I absolutely love my Audi in every way. But the Lucids look so cool!
@@t1n4444 They never saw me lol
I was super impressed with how comfortable and roomie the Lucid felt when day in one at Everything Electric. I can't it, but it's really nice.
Air GT owner, This is one of a very short list of videos that focus on the efficiency / technology / design to get the Lucid line up in the top tier of range masters. Having Peter on, is a nice touch, and having him focus on the elements of the video you want to focus on was really important to the overall presentation. Great Job
Take care.
Brilliant English chap, keep on trucking. 👍😊
Great video, thank you. Nice to see Peter is at his factory and not on social media. Perhaps with his focus on the EVs and avoidance of politics his car sales and stocks will soar.
Affordable? For whom?
"Prelude to An Affordable Lucid EV?"
You do know what 'Prelude" means don't you?
Affordable for a Lucid where the top spec is $250K.
@@1964mcqueen Two-door Honda built originally off of Civic hardware! How'd I do?
Can’t see Lucid ever getting to an affordable vehicle before the Chinese come and/or legacy OEMs do - I’d be shorting their stocks for sure
With tariffs, the Chinese have to make a competitor to this $70,000 car for $35,000, Which may be doable. Although the Lucid Air is only that cheap because Mohammad Bonesaw in Saudi Arabia is willing to fund its huge losses per car.
People need to realize that this car is equivalent to a gas car that is 50,000 if you compare the Gas Savings and Maintenance (No Oil Changes, Rare Breakpad changes, routine service etc) over the course of 2-3 years of ownership
The gas savings is not that much when you take into account insurance. Don't get me wrong, I drive a EV and save gas but my car cost about $35k after credit.
@@davidroberts5600 Are you stupid or something? insurance is almost the same. Maybe 20% more.
Sounds like an ad. How is 70k reasonable for the average person?
Its a premium car, there are other cheaper cars that they review quite often
Nowehere did they say it was afordable...it is mid range price considering the average new car is about 50k...
Its not, and they don't claim it is
Read the title and watch the video (11:05 in particular)
Because it is
@@simonlynch4204 I guess it depends on how you interpret mid range. I interpret mid range as what the average can afford and would buy. In that instance I would put mid range far lower, but my interpretation can certainly be wrong
Thanks Imogen. Enjoyed that very much. Lucid are doing great things.
woooow what an elegant report/review 👍
Imogen sounds like she's reading from the Lucid sales brochure
On the other hand, she spent 11 years with Jaguar Land Rover as and airodynamics engineer. Might know something about cars
Driving my Air GT for over two years now I still get that thrill every time I get behind the wheel. You don't have to drive a Lucid quickly to feel the poise and connectedness to the road, but oh yes, you can drive it very quickly indeed. It is easy to see reviews like this one and think reviewers are overstating the case for Lucid. All I can say from my personal experience is that you really need to drive a Lucid to understand. It is well worth the effort to seek out a test drive.
❤😊 amazing engineering 👏 The future looks good ❤
70000 is decidedly not midrange
And they don't claim it is.
Read the title and watch the video (11:05 in particular)
Yes it's not Mid-Range for sure but also realize that it's equivalant to a gas car that is 50,000 if you compare the Gas Savings and Maintenance over the course of 2-3 years of ownership
@@1964mcqueenShe litteraly said ”for midrange prices” talking about the Air in the beginning
It's midrange for a luxury car.
A very slick professional video.
Thanks for excellent review Imogen.. looking forward to trying it out and feeling the Coney Island roller coaster acceleration.
Simply amazing!
I wish them the best!!
Wait…they seem like they may already be the best…🤔 I guess I should say “I wish them the best in recognition and business success!!”
Little bit of an advert for Lucid, but that's not unusual for TFCS. I invariably think TFCS should be a tad more critical of the products they test. BEVs are not flawless [I should know, I have a VW ID3 PP]. It's not as if the presenters are going to kill the BEV industry now by not saying that everything is lovely. I digress.
Nevertheless, the Lucid saloon/sedan is a superb car. It's beautifully put together, the motor/reduction gearbox is possibly the all-round best in the world, the technology is impressive, and it's a very pretty thing, at least to my eyes. I think it stands out there on its own. There's no point in comparing it to other products because they are designed to do their own thing in their own different way.
Btw, do people really only get 3.5 miles per kWh in the Ioniq 5? I get 4.5 miles in my ID3 without trying, and most Teslas drivers I know get 5.
Superb review. Intelligently presented with aplomb.
Thank you for one of the best reviews I've seen in a long time, loved the nerd-ing out on the tech and an articulate explanation of the driving experience, glad Lucid are still around there is some excellent tech there
Not a car review. A movie that fulfills the human desire for aesthetics, knowledge and excitement in a splendid way...
One word describing Lucid - Special.
No words describing Imogen
Can't wait for Lucid to show more affordable models in 35 k range with the same efficient tech that it's used in their Air Models.
Great video keep up with great work ❤❤❤
Think we’ll see pigs flying past blue moons before then
Some of the elements that allow high efficiency, like a long body and silicon carbide inverter, aren't coming to $35k.
It wont happen. Lucid's main factory is very small in comparison to established brands. Lucid cannot mass produce affordable cars at the moment, but it can make good luxury cars at reasonable prices which it seems to do really well.
They cannot even make these profitably. Economies of scale can only take you so far. A $35k Lucid seems like a pipe dream in 2024, from where I sit. Remember the Boxster was supposed to be a $35K Porsche (back in the day)...hint, hint...It never happened. Stuff this good never gets cheap. Unless it's wreckage. Manufacturers look around and figure, "Why give it away?" They are talking about $48K future "smaller Lucid" on. this video and that's still a lone way from 35 in my book.
Affordable, midrange. Sorry this is a ridiculous choice of words.
It's not affordable in mid-range compared to a Corolla. But when you compare it against its German counterparts and add in incentives......
A precedent has been set. Boots, Trunks, Frunks and Froots shall now be measured in Imogens! I'd say that one was exactly 1Im (Imogens)
😂😆
making cars at a huge loss is easy - those price tags on the cars mean nothing because it's unsustainable at this moment
It took tesla over a decade to make a profit, and 4 years after releasing the model 3. Lucid need to do this to build up scale and efficiency before they are able to make a profit
@@hmbro3236 You are right and wrong at the same time. Tesla of course lost on each vehicle sold as well in the beginning, although only by a couple ten-thousand dollars. Lucid is losing more like hundreds of thousands of dollars per vehicle and they're constantly correcting down their growth expectations by a LOT which does not help either (economies of scale can't kick in if there's no scale)
@Radi0_ this argument, although a valid point, is kind of irrelevant when Lucid is backed significantly by Saudi money. Making a profit will be a priority, but there is a long runway.
@@Radi0_ They mentioned a couple of times in this video that they want to license there new tech to other manufactures , I think this is there main goal. Getting that clever motor they showed into every BMW and BYD will make them more money than they ever would selling high end luxury cars or trying to compete with China to make cheap electric cars. Make a big loss for a few years but proving that your tech works and people want it might be worth it in the long run
@@fourstarcaptain
But it doesn't matter who's backing the marque ... It's who buys them new .. and can laugh at the depreciation.
Why do I feel like I'm watching an advert? (...with, ironically, adverts inserted into that advert by TH-cam!)
Given the fact they did not mention real numbers like battery size, 0-60 times. Yea.. totally an ad.
@@i3looi2They actually did. Did you watch the video?
All Lucid videos/reviews feel like adverts, even from discerning journalists. I think their cars are just really good🤷♂️. Tons of positives and basically no negatives.
Canada just announced 100% import tax/tariff on almost all Chinese imports.
Imogen. Awesome.
Oh, did I notice a thumbnail for this video when it first came out with the tagline Lucid > Tesla? If so, TFCS showed good judgement in replacing it. There's no point in creating division between the supporters of two companies with very different ideas on where they want to be and what they want to make in the BEV market.
Not only is Lucid here to stay, but, they are here to stay …. On top 🥂
In a recent car magazine test (I think it was Car & Driver) they put the $249,000 Lucid up against the Tesla Model S Plaid. It beat the Plaid in every category except price. That includes braking, acceleration, handling, quality, comfort and everything else that matters. By all accounts Lucid makes a fantastic car but everyone says the same thing: It's just too expensive. I hope they can sort this out AND stay in business!
You forgot to mention that Tesla makes a profit selling the plaid at a lower price than Lucid, which is still reporting losses. Prototypes are easy, production is hard, competition is good.
@@FrancescoDiMauro Well, true, but the Lucid is not a prototype. But if it was then that is even more embarrassing for Tesla, getting beaten by a prototype. Lucid is many years away from turning a profit and they may not even get there (they would probably already be bankrupt if it weren't for investors from Dubai), but there is no doubt that they have a superior product to Tesla.
Any plans for right hand drive and coming to the UK? It looks very wide, designed for US highways not UK lanes.
Cam you please, please include SI numbers, at least when showing the values on screen? Range in kilometres and energy consumption in kWh/100 kms. Please.
Some say: This is the best automobile evermade. Point. In any class. In any propulsion system. The best car ever.
Anyone who can afford a Lucid Air, don't get anything else....its the best saloon out there! You don't even need a SUV due to packaging!
Or wait and get the Gravity. That's what I'd do.
It's a 420 hp luxurious sedan with cutting edge powertrain, at $69,000 no other sedan under $100,000 is quite comparable.
When Lucid can price a luxurious performance sedan at this, their $50,000 EV in 2026 ought to be good.
That's a big if tho; can't keep a company running if they lose money on every car sold, which is the case now.
Rawlinson himself explained that they are PLANNING on expanding capacity to 90.000 for next year but will only make 9000 this years.
Thse are ridiculously low amounts, a far cry away from the 100s of thousands they had already promised at this stage back in '21.
And execution STILL remains to be seen.
Honestly I think Rawlinson is a much better showman than he is an engineer, and he is an excellent engineeer. That's the trouble.
All this focus on the best parts and tech is completely besides the point; the competitors could all do the same but they don't because they are trying to be profitable.
I think Rawlinson lost the plot to be honest.
Hot words is all there is to Lucid at this point unfortunately!
Maybe this is true because they are losing ~200k$ on each vehicle they sell.
@@Arpedk Yup, this exactly!
[GMTA =)]
When is it coming to the UK?
the gravity should come to the UK, the Air TBC but it is available in Europe already
This would be my pick over a Taycan, Emeya, i5, Tesla, etc, but I’m in the UK and there’s been no word (as far as I know) on when we’ll get Lucid Air in RHD!!
Tetris’d together 😊 I’m going to try to use that…
If my 2010 Prius crapped out tomorrow, I'd seriously consider leasing a Pure.
Do we now call the Frunk a FrImogen😂
Yes, clearly a great car but its Lucid's intention of licencing its tech that is most interesting.
With their level of expertise licencing will certainly bring in massive revenue to the company and benefit the whole industry.
So this is only available in (i assume based on the currency) america?
ok… nice ad. But why cant I order one - its been years!
How much would it end up costing in the UK?
great information but a little too close to advert than critically engaged for me.
My 2024 Ioniq6 routinely gets 4-4.5 mi/kwh in Summer and costed 38K in North Carolina USA.
Affordable for multi-millionaires.
Only Multi-Millionaires can afford 70K?
And both the title and the video make it abundantly clear this is not an affordable EV.
'Prelude' means what comes before.
And they clearly address price at 11;05 and in her summation.
Great advertisment for Lucid! I applaud their technology development and focus on efficiency. However, I don't like driving, it is a pain. I'd much rather be on a train or a bicycle or perhaps a motorcycle. I need to get where I'm going reasonably comfortably at a low cost. Four years ago I bought a used Chevy Bolt for $26,000 canadian including tax and rebates. That was as much as I had paid for all of my previous vehicles combined over 40 years! It is more than good enough for me, although if it had more clearance and AWD it would be perfect, as I would take it further down or up the backroads.
Putting large batteries in cars to get ranges or 500km or more is in most cases a waste of money and resources for the sake of slightly more convenience. Many areas now have enough chargers available to be able to stop every 200km or less. More but shorter stops can make a trip more enjoyable.
Electric cars only pollute 20% to 50% as much as ICE cars, but what we really need is more electric rail service!!
Is this whole video a paid ad?
It’s a vehicle road test. Hundreds of motoring journalists do this.
I’m with you, the words used sound like the script came from a marketing department not a motoring journalist.
Fully Charged always cheerleads any product they feature. It's their way. They sometimes mention a feature they'd improve on, but it is never their style to leave a viewer with anything but a positive impression of the product. Every video is a marketing boon for the product reviewed. I wish there was more effort put into testing the veracity of claims, and getting reality checks about the actual sustainability of EVs, not in comparison to other ICE cars/SUVs/trucks, but in a world we are at zero carbon emissions, while trying to build cars that produce 17-49 tons of CO2e to make, and then remaking the next round over and over again, as if this isn't how we got to the Climate Crisis.
If you are looking for a hypercritical deep dive to nit pick a vehicle, then you are on the wrong channel. If positive Lucid reviews are the result of paying for them Lucid must really be speading it around. Everyone who has tested one must have been paid!
This could very well be an advertisement for Lucid. But the raw data (4.75 mi/kwh, cd of 0.197, 0-60 time of 4.5 sec, 464 mi WLTP range, etc.) makes this car v e r y interesting.
Other EV/battery companies Fully Charged has been this impressed by:
1. Britishvolt
2. Sono Motors
3. Aptera
4. Arrival
5. Lightyear
6. Bollinger
7. Canoo
8. Volta Trucks
Notice a pattern yet?
EV cheerleader squad identified...is that your point? Volta truck? Oh my!
TWO WORDS BUY USED.
Better would be to lease new.
When spending that much, I want to be a first owner, nothing beats being the first owner!
@@vickykennel7414 yeah well you will eat the depreciation lol be my guess
@@Kimbrough87Depreciation isn't an issue for some if they plan to keep the car until it dies. I want as many people as possible to buy these cars new so the company can stay in business😂.
I agree though, saving 20% or more on a lightly used 2 year old model makes a lot of sense to most people.
Tesla is King 👑
Well done Fully Charged team. We should cheer good engineering as EVs need further improvement while the technology matures.
My votes for teleportation. Are we no longer doing that? Lol
THAT'S THE LUCID🏆🏁GUARANTEE 💯🫡😁🥳🥳🥳🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🙌💎💎💎💎💎
My Tesla Model Y already gets 4.5 miles / kWh long run average already.
Peter Rawlinson is still having pot-shots at Tesla because they think he did less at Tesla than he did.
Let’s see if he can produce any car at scale and with profit.
Excellent review.
A step in the right direction. But, only ONE STEP.
i love everything about this car but range. I don't live in a big country and don't have range anxiety fears. I'd rather go with 20% - 30% less range and have a car with character. The CEO has mentioned they have longer term plans for offroaders. If those cars look meaner, I'd love to get my hand on a lucid
I understand the Sapphire is the adoption and fund raising model, but it's hard to swallow $150 grand for essentially a lower trim. Nobody would buy a Sapphire except to say "i can afford the expensive one"
The tech and style is amazing, I hope they can continue.
You forgot to say how miles per kwh you got. Did you get the 4.75 or anywhere near it?
I look at electric car videos every day. I'm always very impressed with the technology and efficiency. Then I look at the prices and roll on the floor laughing at the RIDICULOUSNESS of the costs involved. I bought my diesel car secondhand 6 years ago and it costs me 300 quid a year in diesel. 😂😂
Lucid has great tech. Wish they made a RHD version for the UK. Gravity should sell really well.
This might arguably drive more like a classic BMW 5series than the current G60. Independent of powertrain. Which is not by accident considering what the chassis engineers drive.
I hope it is really as good as advertised. And that they gain momentum quickly enough.
Outstanding job Imogen! Really really good questions but I have to say the CEO of being a little bit ignorant about the self driving car future that is coming. Yes of course it is still some years away but this what 90% of the market wants and needs. Drivers cars of and people passionate about driving are absolutely going to be a thing for decades. Just a 10% of a thing.
I'm quite certain that "the CEO" knows full well about self-driving cars. But are you really certain that "90% of the market wants and needs" self-driving cars?
Wow this car is fantastic! That being said, a Tesla Long Range AWD is nearly half the price with the tax credit. I had to add 10k to the Lucid for the standard featured of the Tesla like ventilated seats and premium sound. The Lucid may be a better car in every way but not for twice the price. If you can afford it, great!
Same thing happens in politics. You have great ideas, want to do things for normal people. Then you get important and start playing golf with affluent people. Your language and perspective on what "for normal people" means changes over time. People from Fully Charged have been using high end cars for so long that they forgot what an average person needs. In the world where Rimac exists Lucid may be considered "mid-range". The only truly cheap EVs are nowadays made in China and mostly not available in Europe and USA. Future "cheap" Lucid cars will still be silly expensive. As with trickle down economics, it seldom affects the poor in a meaningful way.
Well said
Dream on...
I see Imogen, I click on video.. :-)
While I do admire Lucid, I can't afford such a thing. Plus, it's a really big car. This is definitely worth a look if you're in the market for a big car. The rest of us have to keep waiting around for the more "affordable" version.. Regardless though, I would look into getting a Lucid when they're able to produce the more affordable model..
wasn't that long ago FC did a video of the Frisker Ocean and it was widely known they were on their death bed even then, i commented this and was unfairly castigated by other users, Lucid really need to scale up production quickly or they will end up the same, great tech good looking car but can they make a profit!
Profit comes with scale. It took Tesla 12-13 years to become profitable. Lucid aims to do so in 7-8 years mark. The hit two record quarter sales and the SUV Gravity is coming by end of this year with their midsize coming 2026 I’d say 2030 is the year where this will dominate the market and become profitable. Maybe before if they license their tech more
@@abdulalzaid228 fair enough, but they are still swimming uphill and hemorrhaging cash
What will the price be if it every makes it to the UK?
Definitely the only contender that tempts me out of my Model S. But will they make them in RHD and bring them the Australia?
It is clearly Lucid will be the future of EV
IF they can ever make a car for less than they sell it for. Lucid loses a six-figure sum on every car they sell.
Tesla sold 1,800,000 last year and still growing! They are also making a BEV profitable, I believe Lucid is losing money dramatically. Tesla have vehicle at the 40k price point! Lucid 70k, who's leading now? Tesla is bringing out a sub 30k vehicle in 2025. Tesla is leading and always have been leading.