I don't say this that often, but to see how happy that guy is when describing his car, and how much it meant for Jay to like the car is just priceless. We all need to laugh a little bit more, including me
@@guyfawkesuThe1 lol I think most people that buy this car , 20k is almost nothing for them, but again that's my personal belief, although I might be wrong on this
@@samarmas5082 Most of the high rollers who will be buying this car will probably be shocked by the battery replacement cost. I think many electric car buyers are thinking "one and done" in terms of vehicle buying.
I wanna say thank you to my big brother. He works for Lucid he works hours and hours and loves what he does. He has a lot to do with that beautiful car along with his team.
I love Jay's story telling fashion and interviewing style. That's why he's one of my favorite comedians as well. His endorsement of the Lucid Air has merit, coming from a true care enthusiast. He's not just a petrol head or a fan boy but a true lover of the engineering that goes into a car. I believe this is an exceptional start to a bright future for Lucid.
@Miles Doyle ......did you spent entire day typing that crap or youre just flexing your typing speed...or a copy paste bot Lol. Your God gave you a brain, use it for something that benefits your time.
@@changsangma1915 Agree ..😁. Faith he's long on , 🤔... Brevity not so much 🤷🏻♀️. God bless us all 🙏🏻..each and every one✨🔥. Especially those engineers at LUCID ... Amazing🥂🍾🎬 !!
Like it or not, electric cars are here for good. I think gasoline engined cars will become like mechanical watches. People will choose the gas engine because it has that romantic nostalgia. Most people will choose electric cars simply because they will become cheaper and require less maintenance than a traditional vehicle.
A Quote from Elon Musk Rawlinson was never chief engineer. He arrived after Model S prototype was made, left before things got tough & was only ever responsible for body engineering, not powertrain, battery, software, production or design.
@@josephstone2280 a quote from Elon Musk: “we’ll be able to do a demonstration drive of full autonomy all the way from LA to New York, from home in LA to let’s say dropping you off in Time Square in New York, and then having the car go park itself, by the end of next year” That was 2016 btw.
@@josephstone2280 Yet Rawlinson's automotive engineering track record is a hell of a lot more bona fide than Musk's will ever be. And now Rawlinson's built this, an EV that is better than a Tesla. Interesting.
Pete is a good man. I remember our first days at Tesla back in 2007/8 He was coming in, I was going out. Instantly liked his pragmatism, plus we have some good friends in common back in the UK. Brings back some memories. Cheers!
It is nice to see an engineer who is also the CEO of the company. Lucid Air is my favorite EV. Definitely owning one in Dream Performance Edition. Love the enthusiasm and energy here. Love it!
The Lucid looks to be a solid product. The hard part for these guys is about to start - higher volume manufacturing, quality control, service, cost reductions and all the other aspects of being a car company which are necessary for long term survival. I wish them all the best.
As far as I can tell they are in a relatively unique market - an electric high end luxury saloon. I would argue that the Tesla Model S is not in that space. The only thing in that space is the Mercedes EQS. BMW don’t seem interested in that space yet. When Rolls Royce/Bentley eventually come into that market they would probably be priced much higher. I’m guessing that for the near future Lucid will be able to sell each car they manage to produce. A lot will depend on how many they can actually produce and how quickly they can ramp up before running out of money or whether they can raise funds.
@@mitchbuchannon6637 ? They have not produced any vehicles on a production line yet. You have 0.0 idea what you are talking about. They might have recalls constantly. They may go bankrupt. Their cars might fall apart after three years. Only time will tell.
@@godslayer1415 You speak like someone who never sat in a Mercedes, Audi, Bmw, Bentley if you think that Tesla interiors are top level. Tesla is almost Dacia level interior on top of an expensive battery. Pasullica is right with his statement, the Lucid Air is everything that Tesla was missing (futuristic design exterior and interior, luxurious interiors, etc) The Model S is an imitation of an Jaguar XE, the Model 3 a part imitation of front Panamera first gen, the Cybertruck an imitation of a Halo Warthog, the model X one of the most ugly cars of recent times.
@@godslayer1415 Let's see Tesla manufacturing : panel gaps, 500000 recalls, Autopilot under scrutiny for possible fatal crashes, recalls because of trunk opening during driving, bugs that enable some drivers to play while driving, and according to consumer reports Tesla ranked among 3 worst reliable car brands among 28 brands. Yeah Tesla have "figured out" manufacturing, just not reliable one.
The Top Gear/Grand Tour guys Jeremy, James, and Richard have been doing that for decades. Although in Britian they can get away with saying more negative things when negative things need to be said, unlike here with our sue and slander culture.
Love that they will acknowledge and discuss other manufacturers. We need that same attitude across more aspects of society. But also bad mouthing Tesla at their current stage is foolish hah
That's one heck of a nice looking car. It has a strong futuristic look, yet classy and somehow there's a vintage cruise liner vibe going on too. Hard to explain but congratulations to all those involved. Would love to see a couple version.
You know what? WHAT?I need a car with tiny kitchen to fix a lunch at work, i get blocked in behind cars that i have no idea who's driving them, cold sandwich is no good for cold days?
Succeed? It was fitting to see all the other low producction cars in the background. This car too will only inhabit museums and the garages of the insanely rich. Only in that realm can it be called a "success". The rest of the entire world does not care.
"It's the future after all." Nobody can predict the future. So far EVs haven't really brought any major innovations to market as far as I can tell. If anything, they're more expensive and less practical than normal cars.
@@arthurfoyt6727 $70k is what their base model of this car will cost. It's going to be popular. It won't be in every garage though. Similar to how often you see a e class Mercedes
@@mattahmann LOL, we'll see. I guess you can always hope. Then comes insurance on an expensive low-production car. These are not cars so much as ideas.
Derek designed the much praised current MX-5. Peter was head designer at Lotus and designed a kit-built sports car before that. You _know_ this car will handle well. The driving dynamics were important before the design process began. The functional minimalist styling they crafted is pure functional automotive art.
@@Miata822 exactly! Also, Lucid's design and engineering team are working close together in the same space, which is quite rare in the automotive industry.
@@tadasnever Exactly, & what I think is key is that they're all super talented, they respect each other's contribution in their field of expertise & there's not a bean counter around to crush morale. 👍
I just delivered the first Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance in Maryland, 1 of 525 built. My customer calls it World Class and has had many high end very expensive cars in the past 30 years.
@@markplott4820 Well, good for them. Do you have one? I think it would be fun to try the EV equivalent of a Dodge Demon some time. Kind of a "one-trick pony" though. Would be nice if Tesla could learn to put them together properly, didn't have an all-plastic interior, had good brakes, and the normal features you would expect on cars of that price. By the time you option one out with wheels and paint the price is the same as a much nicer Lucid.
@@markplott4820 Elon's all about meaningless one-upmanship & lies. Didn't you hear Peter say that they've deliberately limited the top speed of the Lucid, & won't raise it until tyre tech catches up? 🙄
I never been interested in electric cars and this is the first time I ever heard about Lucid but listening to their team and after watching this Air Dream Edition I can honestly say that I would rather buy a Lucid Air than a Tesla.
Lucid's first car is beautiful. It can't be underscored enough how fantastic it is to see a real nuts and bolts car lover engineer at the helm. That is truly special.
I've been a car guy my whole life and have been interested in EV's since the GM EV1, I'll be 29 in March and I'm so happy and so excited to be living in this current EV revolution of the auto industry.
@@Emrys93 true I realized too He left tesla when it was still struggling And yet he claims he was the one who saved it blah blah blah This is the reason people believe all billionaires are nothing liars.
I worked as a measuring technician at the facility that developed the technique of hot forming high strength aluminium, of which the inner structure of the Lucid body is built. Due to corporate decisions I opted to leave the company in late 2020, but I'm proud to have had at least a finger involved in the practical development of this car. I really hope Lucid will be very successful! I think it's a far better looking and more exciting car than certain others in the EV industry.
PETER is a SUBSTANDARD Engineer, he washed out at TESLA , and cut & run before the Model S was even finished. BTW - CEO is a FAKE title , the only Titles that MATTER are President, Treasurer, Sectary and Director, any thing else, is a FAKE made up title.
I worked at Lucid for a year and half. The passion you see from Peter Rawlison and Derek Jenkins is real. It was there everyday when they showed up for work.
Jay’s normal conversational interviews are a refreshing change from typical TH-cam offerings. This car is awesome too! It’s easy to see how much time and effort, not to mention heart, has gone into this product.
Lucid is not only going to make strides in the auto world I think it will be a leader. Well done Lucid and of course Jay is still the best car lover in the industry. Can’t wait to get mine!
@@vika0194 They did. They knocked it out of the park. It's beautiful. Now, do you see how that worked? That was my opinion. Whereas you turn up and act like you have the single valid point of view and say it's not a good looking car.
Time will tell. If rich people want a four door sedan, then they may go on to do good things, but I'd personally wouldn't give this car a second look if it was next to a Yugo.
You can totally hear the passion when the lucid guy is talking.. so eloquent, so calm and pedagogical. You want to have someone like him in charge of a project like this. All the best
30:15 I love the way no announcement is necessary when Jay punches it. They are both thrown back in their seats like the "rocket sled guy" in the 1950's. I loved when Jay said, "No matter how bad of a day you are having, that will cure it". Some enterprising person should offer free acceleration rides when someone's dog dies. 😄🤣😂
Wrong, lucid has talked a ton of smack about tesla recently. Not quite to mike Levine levels of trolling, but still talking smack. Which is super ironic because a few year's ago Rawlins kept insisting they were after the Mercedes and BMW luxo cruisers and not tesla. 😀
I love how Jay absolutely understands the past, present and future of automotive trends. I couldn't agree with him more that electric cars will be the saviour of ICE cars. Electric for commuting, ICE for passion and enjoyment. Like jay said, who the hell wants to be stuck in stop-start traffic doing 6mpg in a big block engine belching pollution when you can sit in a spacious, comfortable and quiet state of the art cabin putting out zero emissions?
Except for all of the emissions put out mining all of the rare and hazardous materials for the batteries... Oh, liberals don't like to talk about that though, right.
@Robert Jameson oh is that so because there is a tesla charging station off the corner of our property and we are coal fire. Also most of the big station have natural gas fueled generators to off set low power solar condition s. Electrify America chargers also run on main line power.
@Robert Jameson The emissions from creating enough material for ONE EV car battery is more than a modern car would put out for 25+ years. You're just ignorant on this subject, clearly.
That is what we need people who love their products like they were their kids......this guy loves his products and understands it was a team effort......he also knows that Jay is the "every man" even though he has millions in cars and he knows his stufd so the fact he likes it makes yiu estatic because this means you did something right. This is not just a product for him but instead a labor of love.
Can't deny that this car looks hella nice & the drag coefficient & drive unit efficiency is super impressive. If this company can execute on scale while making money then this product is nothing short of impressive.
The CEO of this beautiful vehicle is on another level.. extremely down to earth and selfless.. understanding he couldn’t of brought this car to the market without the people around him
I liked his anwer. He knows his target audience. They get a flat and they're calling for roadside assistance immediately. They don't even want to get out of the car!
@@joegibbs2508 I completely agree with that particular vehicle. The average person buying a $170k car isn't Jay Leno, they aren't changing their own tires.
The 1950s and 1960s were a golden era of automobiles. I think we're entering another golden era. I was never very excited about cars when I was growing up, but I am now. I think all these new EVs coming out are fantastic.
In the mid 80's I remember reading a letter in a magazine replying to an article on electric power, in kit car magazine of all places, written by an engineer who gave his thoughts on the viability of electric vehicles , the superior torque, how he predicts that hybrids would catch on first rather than waiting for battery technology to improve first.....this always sticks with me, how he nailed it 10 - 15 years ahead of that actually happening. I should dig up that issue and see if the writer is a big industry player now.
And yet there are still crazies telling anyone who will listen than BEVs are terrible, that they'll collapse the energy grid, can't be recycled. 100 years ago they would have been the ones trying to convince everyone that a horse would never be displaced.
@@norsevikingsir4932 Maybe the author of the article wasn't completely first and alone, but still a pretty good vision of the future. The writer can very well be big in the electric car business, needs more than one single and first-of-all-in-the-world person to run an industry.
No we don't need more like him we need more people to stand up to this b******* global warming alarmist b*******... Guarantee you the elites like Bill Gates will still be driving their gas powered Porsches Lamborghinis and Ferraris
I love how Jay and the Lucid staff can acknowledge other cars without berating them, and even acknowledge the good or interesting things about them. Imagine a modern late night comedian trying to do that; no doubt there'd have to be some snide political remark thrown in.
Jay, thanks for a great demonstration. I have a 2014 Nissan Leaf and folks like to ride in it. I took a neighbor for a ride awhile back. Now he has Mustang Mach E4. We both like our electric vehicles.
I was getting pretty down about the Big Three automakers losing market share. However, seeing Tesla, Lucid, Rivain making cars like this in the US, I am once again excited to see American Automakers being world class. Having a large portion of the Lucid made in the USA is awesome! I hope Ford and GM take a lesson from Lucid and stop sourcing large portions of their cars from China.
@@jasonlewis460 Sorry, but Tesla has plants all over the world. They make a ton of cars in China. However, they don’t sell Chinese made Teslas in every country. Why did you get personal? I didn’t say anything about Tesla being my favorite.
@@wheel1775 Sorry buddy, most of the part of Tesla are out sourced to china and asia. They are actually using there RAW material very efficient from the metals, batteries to the microchips. You can pretend you build them in USA just because you assemble LEGO pieces together but the parts are still made in CHINA and ASIA!!!!
@@wheel1775 You care for very little reason the lithium mining that is happening in Nevada is a only a fraction on what is being invested into batteries. Panasonic is making the batteries with china help. You should stop being such a nationalist and understand this is a global market. Going electric will only outsource all of the work back to ASIA. You are in the wrong market if you want to be a Nationalist. Just like the computer market it's 85% in ASIA. USA can't afford Labor fees and can't bend working rights.
Both the chief engineer /CEO (always good) and the design chief really impressed me. Of course I wish I could afford one of these. I hope these guys do well.
@Camera Man I had a chance to look at both Polestar 2 and this Lucid in the local mall (yes). Polestar looked fantastic. Lucid looked ok, it felt like it was a bit pre-production. I think they may be able to polish it some more, and it will impress for the price range. It did not impress me as a work of art. But maybe it is meant to deliver an outstanding ride?
The most telling thing of Jay's 7-series Beamer story is that he is a down-to-earth helpful guy. The other D/N story doesn't come off as true, but a BMW owner who doesn't know anything about how the car works is very believable to me😁
First ev car I have liked. It has a style, looks classy and elegant yet will toss your groceries all over the back lololol. One day, hopefully, they will be more affordable. Their CEO also appears to be a pretty good guy. You can see the passion for their creation. Hes so proud of this and was genuinely tickled when Jay said he liked it.
What a class act! From several years ago EV was dorkey and for the save the earth group to a beautiful stunning machine. And as always Jay is at the top of his game able to have intelligent conversation regarding all things electric. Wow
I saw one of these on the Dumbarton Bridge a few weeks ago. They're gorgeous in person. Like others have commented, I like how the Lucid CEO praises other outfits, like acknowledging that Engineers are charge at GM and that Ford sells electric crate motors. Obviously he's a guy with a lot of self-confidence. I'd love to work for Lucid.
See better driving reviews on the MotorTrend and Throttle House TH-cam channels. Also on here is Tom Moloughney's 0-100% charging test of the Lucid, getting the first 200 miles of range in the time it takes to talk about it. Total game changer.
@@Miata822 Tesla sold 936.172 cars worldwide last year. Lucid sold 55. Seems like a decent car, but it remains to be seen if they can even scale. Further, the company itself is in the middle of an SEC investigation.
@@speakingtruths4215 All true, but in a global market that buys almost 100 million vehicles in a typical year Tesla and all the EV startups aren't that far apart. Nobody is guaranteed success. How these new firms build reputations, vehicles, support structures, and compete with traditional OEMs will determine how they grow. The real struggle here is not between EV manufacturers, but in building universal acceptance of EV technology. Today that market is wide open but won't be that way for long.
@@Miata822 Excellent point! One of the biggest challenges will be getting the raw materials needed and have to compete with China for it. Also with China and south Korea ramping up hugely on Battery tech, legacy automakers should be worried even more. I watch MunroLive and some of the cars that are coming out of China look well made for the price.
@@techenthusiast4542 Chinese and Korean battery companies will be supplying US owned manufacturers, just as they do today. Tesla has used both LG and CATL. As someone who spent a career in the vehicle engineering world, I would be careful taking anything Munro says beyond structural fabrication techniques and component pricing too seriously. He does enjoy having an enthusiastic audience of people without manufacturing experience though.
I really enjoyed the review and talk with Peter. I have a Plaid now and will continue to monitor Lucid's trajectory. I also appreciated how Peter didn't bad mouth the competition, especially having come from Tesla and apparently playing a significant role in Model S development.
Very impressive car. Seems as if it were built for long road trips; serene, fast, and it has the range for it. Especially nice that Peter came along for the ride! Who better than him to talk about the car! Another great episode, Jay and crew! Thanks again ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
Yeah 5 hours on a charge, might possibly even make it from Chicago to SIUC Carbondale. The thing does have power though, I'd like to see it compete as is on a drag strip.
Scottimus - the problem with LUCID is , they only added DUMB Range to the car. they got 500+ miles with a Larger & Heavier battery (25kg) MORE than a Tesla PLAID that is still using a 100 kwh pack and they get 400+ miles. TESLA, could do the same by adding more Weight & Batteries , but that will ONLY add DUMB Range to the car. besides, TESLA has over 35,000 Superchargers, and can charge at 1000 mph. Superchargers are also placed only 60 miles between each other.
@@ericbelletynee5448 Check out Tom Moloughney's channel here on TH-cam where he tests the charging of a Lucid in a video titled "World's First: Lucid Air 0-100% DC Fast Charge Review". Tom does well respected tests of EVs and charging. Tom knew some people doubted Lucid's numbers and took one out to test it. Results surprised.
I like the design, looks really smooth and indeed reminiscent of french cars, which is good. This car in a light metallic blue with the aluminium parts would be lovely!
So exciting to see how the world is changing. I remember Jay talking about electric cars 15 years ago and he made fun of the fact that you charge a battery and a week later the electricity goes away, but if you put gas in a tank it'll sit there until you burn through it. Times have certainly changes
@@markplott4820 annnnnnd what's your point, other than attempting to troll me? How many people know about those cars you mentioned? How many of those changed the world? There were lots of smart phones before the iPhone. There were lots of tablets before the iPad. None of them changed the world. None of them were a seismic shift in the landscape, until Apple released their product. This isn't a new concept. Stop trying to troll people.
And today I have to deal with my motorcycle collection where if the ethanol gas gets old it messes up the carbs and tanks! The times have indeed changed.
@@sonicclang - LUCID is NOKIA in 2022 , trying to be RELEVANT and failing. the TAM for LUCID is unsustainable , LUCID has a DEMAND problem. there are just NOT enough BUYERS , that will purchase a $170k car or even a $99k car.
I know styling is very personal but for me this car has the one thing that leaves me cold in Tesla's, incredible looks. I think its a stunning looking machine. As futuristic as it is, it references styling from the past that really makes you look at it and appreciate it just as a beautiful object. The fact that it is obviously way more than that and appears to be technically about as good as an EV can get right now just confirms this as a stunning achievement. These things are going to fly out of the showrooms I am sure.
I think the Model S is still a fantastic looking car and I think the 3 is OK as well. The issue that will prevent me from buying a current Tesla is the lack of an inviting interior and an ipad that controls everything.
@@rocko107me8 Finally someone else that agrees with me. Even that Mercedes S class electric car does the screen thing better than tesla. I really wish they would move away from that. I guess they will one day, 10 years from now. But they could at least recess the damn thing into the dash somehow. Instead of looking like they just velcro'd a computer monitor onto a normal car dash. I used to really want a model S, now I'm moving away from that. I believe I'll do the mercedes instead.
From one car nut to another, I love you Jay for talking about the tire pressure! Jay asks, About fawty? I think Derek was genuinely surprised Jay asked about the tire pressure on the 21's vs the 19's.
They actually managed to design an electric car that does not look like another brand and also not “weird and funky because you know it’s electrical”. They also avoid the plastic look of Tesla. Great job indeed 👌
Funny….after watching Jay for years, it’s so easy to read him like a book. He doesn’t give a shyt about EV’s. It’s written in his face, his questions and his responses. I rarely watched the Tonight Show after Johnny left. It wasn’t the same with Jay. But ya know what, he found his calling and THANK GOD for it!!! 👍🏻❤️
The aluminum body could be problematic. the repairs of it are what I mean.. cars are cars and accidents happen. repairing aluminum bodywork is, problematic on a good day.
It’s a lovely design the way the rear seat area is extended - hard to believe it’s smaller than a Taycan?! The miniaturized motors are Lucid’s real breakthrough - they didn’t even talk about that! Geared to 205mph at 20k on the motors - wow! Good stuff it’s a winner but sooo expensive.
They start with a really expensive flashy car to get people like Jay to talk about them and get the name of the company out there, the cheaper stuff doesnt come until (often way) later. Pretty annoying for the average consumer who can't spend $100k+ on a car but unfortunately the way it is.
@@ashton9699 Indeed. Same business model & strategy employed by Tesla. I imagine my 2 yr old son will enjoy the magical fruits of those labored. Magnificent future, at least one can hope.
@@ashton9699 That was the idea with Tesla, but their cheapest cars still start at almost 2X the price of the equivalent Toyota - while being less convenient on road trips. The "EV revolution" is mostly hype.
I love new car companies when they're doing stuff like this. If i don't ride in one of these before i go i'll be dissapointed. I can tell a lot of people's hearts were poured into this car, it's outstanding.
Wow, I want one of these. I'll hold of course until I hear about reliability, but it's actually a good looking car! And 500+ mile range is a huge win. Still debating though on holding out for solid-state batteries. That'll be a game changer for reliability, stability and less weight, in battery technology.
Thanks Jay for the great episode! Thoroughly enjoyed watching you have that good, very informative chat with Derek and Peter about their design and engineering of the new Lucid Air EV. (It's like seating at the backseat and listening-in to a couple of "uncles" who made their mark in their respective fields, in their car-talk.) I wish them and their company much success. Also proud that almost everything is designed and built in-house, in AZ. If only Lucid Air were more affordable, but your books and videos do help regular guys like me live the “dream”. Thanks for sharing your joys!
If Mid-Century Modern Design had a Vehicle to represent it, this would be it. It is so well thought-out and will prove to be timeless with uncomplicated details that add visual length and width to emphasize it's stance. It manages to remain aerodynamically efficient by using some clever tricks that do not compromise the form and proportions like the EQS which needs to use graphic elements to hide the odd shape of the vehicle necessary in achieving it's CD. They have the right blend of touch and tactile controls and still remain future-forward in aesthetics without looking gimmicky. Well deserved recognition and I am curious about Gravity and future smaller segment crossover and sedan models.
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I don't say this that often, but to see how happy that guy is when describing his car, and how much it meant for Jay to like the car is just priceless. We all need to laugh a little bit more, including me
Stunning design. Creativity is the key to design this car.
Wait until the owners have to replace the battery pack! Replacement battery packs are about $20,000! HAHAHAHA
@@guyfawkesuThe1 lol I think most people that buy this car , 20k is almost nothing for them, but again that's my personal belief, although I might be wrong on this
@@samarmas5082 Most of the high rollers who will be buying this car will probably be shocked by the battery replacement cost. I think many electric car buyers are thinking "one and done" in terms of vehicle buying.
@@guyfawkesuThe1 Tesla packs are 20 K lucids will be alot more
I wanna say thank you to my big brother. He works for Lucid he works hours and hours and loves what he does. He has a lot to do with that beautiful car along with his team.
"...now that will give you full horsepower."
*Jay immediately floors it without warning*
😄
You can tell that the CEO has poured his heart and soul into this car.
He speaks the way the car looks.
Speaking of looks, he kinda looks like the actor Joseph Gordon Levitt.
Too bad there wasn't any reliability or build quality poured into it lol
what an amazing guy Peter is. wow!
@@kristoffer3000 Has there been issues? Not seen any reported as of yet.
I love Jay's story telling fashion and interviewing style. That's why he's one of my favorite comedians as well. His endorsement of the Lucid Air has merit, coming from a true care enthusiast. He's not just a petrol head or a fan boy but a true lover of the engineering that goes into a car. I believe this is an exceptional start to a bright future for Lucid.
@Miles Doyle ......did you spent entire day typing that crap or youre just flexing your typing speed...or a copy paste bot Lol. Your God gave you a brain, use it for something that benefits your time.
@@changsangma1915 Agree ..😁. Faith he's long on , 🤔... Brevity not so much 🤷🏻♀️. God bless us all 🙏🏻..each and every one✨🔥. Especially those engineers at LUCID ... Amazing🥂🍾🎬 !!
Like it or not, electric cars are here for good. I think gasoline engined cars will become like mechanical watches. People will choose the gas engine because it has that romantic nostalgia. Most people will choose electric cars simply because they will become cheaper and require less maintenance than a traditional vehicle.
@@wheel1775 MAINTENANCE- I SEE THAT as becoming a BIG ISSUE- and 'RIGHT to REPAIR' hopefully becomes the Norm- like with the APTERA!!
@Miles Doyle SURE- EASY for YOU TO SAY!!!
Been following Lucid for over a year now. Crazy to see them get cars out to the public and finally start to be recognized now
Crazy like no profit
Jay - You are a national treasure. Seeing and hearing Peter Rawlinson (a pioneer in electric motors) is very, very special. Thank you!
Fred - Its so overwhelmingly cringe when ppl like you put the content creator's name at the beginning of your comment
@@CarNerd 😂 That was funny but come on, give the man a break. We’ve got people of all kinds here 😊
A Quote from Elon Musk
Rawlinson was never chief engineer. He arrived after Model S prototype was made, left before things got tough & was only ever responsible for body engineering, not powertrain, battery, software, production or design.
@@josephstone2280 a quote from Elon Musk: “we’ll be able to do a demonstration drive of full autonomy all the way from LA to New York, from home in LA to let’s say dropping you off in Time Square in New York, and then having the car go park itself, by the end of next year”
That was 2016 btw.
@@josephstone2280 Yet Rawlinson's automotive engineering track record is a hell of a lot more bona fide than Musk's will ever be. And now Rawlinson's built this, an EV that is better than a Tesla. Interesting.
Pete is a good man. I remember our first days at Tesla back in 2007/8 He was coming in, I was going out. Instantly liked his pragmatism, plus we have some good friends in common back in the UK. Brings back some memories. Cheers!
It is nice to see an engineer who is also the CEO of the company. Lucid Air is my favorite EV. Definitely owning one in Dream Performance Edition. Love the enthusiasm and energy here. Love it!
Who else just feels so reassured while listening to Peter Rawlinson. Every engineer should have a voice like that. Just so calming
The Lucid looks to be a solid product. The hard part for these guys is about to start - higher volume manufacturing, quality control, service, cost reductions and all the other aspects of being a car company which are necessary for long term survival. I wish them all the best.
The build quality already better than Tesla so they off to a good start
I believe it’s called Production Hell..
@@mitchbuchannon6637 let's see how that goes when they begin mass manufacturing.
As far as I can tell they are in a relatively unique market - an electric high end luxury saloon. I would argue that the Tesla Model S is not in that space. The only thing in that space is the Mercedes EQS. BMW don’t seem interested in that space yet. When Rolls Royce/Bentley eventually come into that market they would probably be priced much higher.
I’m guessing that for the near future Lucid will be able to sell each car they manage to produce. A lot will depend on how many they can actually produce and how quickly they can ramp up before running out of money or whether they can raise funds.
@@mitchbuchannon6637 ? They have not produced any vehicles on a production line yet. You have 0.0 idea what you are talking about. They might have recalls constantly. They may go bankrupt. Their cars might fall apart after three years. Only time will tell.
That's a brilliant design. The company deserves to succeed, given how accomplished their product seems to be, and I hope it will.
Yeap, this car has everything that Tesla was missing. Just need the more numbers selling so the company can grow and lower the prices.
@@pasullica LOL they still don't have manufacturing figured out. You speak like someone who has never even sat in a Tesla.
@@godslayer1415 You speak like someone who never sat in a Mercedes, Audi, Bmw, Bentley if you think that Tesla interiors are top level.
Tesla is almost Dacia level interior on top of an expensive battery.
Pasullica is right with his statement, the Lucid Air is everything that Tesla was missing (futuristic design exterior and interior, luxurious interiors, etc)
The Model S is an imitation of an Jaguar XE, the Model 3 a part imitation of front Panamera first gen, the Cybertruck an imitation of a Halo Warthog, the model X one of the most ugly cars of recent times.
@@godslayer1415 Let's see Tesla manufacturing : panel gaps, 500000 recalls, Autopilot under scrutiny for possible fatal crashes, recalls because of trunk opening during driving, bugs that enable some drivers to play while driving, and according to consumer reports Tesla ranked among 3 worst reliable car brands among 28 brands. Yeah Tesla have "figured out" manufacturing, just not reliable one.
@@THEREALZENFORCE this argument is very 2019. Catch up
I like these guys, that they have a sense of humor and they are knowledgeable about / willing to talk about other manufacturers
Confidence ..
They're no Mary Barra.
The Top Gear/Grand Tour guys Jeremy, James, and Richard have been doing that for decades. Although in Britian they can get away with saying more negative things when negative things need to be said, unlike here with our sue and slander culture.
Love that they will acknowledge and discuss other manufacturers. We need that same attitude across more aspects of society. But also bad mouthing Tesla at their current stage is foolish hah
That's one heck of a nice looking car. It has a strong futuristic look, yet classy and somehow there's a vintage cruise liner vibe going on too. Hard to explain but congratulations to all those involved. Would love to see a couple version.
That thick two-spoke steering wheel is quite retro imo, reminds me of 1970s sports cars. Ford GT has that too.
You know what? WHAT?I need a car with tiny kitchen to fix a lunch at work, i get blocked in behind cars that i have no idea who's driving them, cold sandwich is no good for cold days?
@@chadsimmons6347 You need a Rivian then! Ask and ye shall receive!
I think it has a hint of Jensen Interceptor. I like that.
That's exactly how I would have described it. Definitely growing on me.
I love the confidence and commitment by the design and engineering guys here. They know they'll succeed with this one.
It's the future after all.
Succeed? It was fitting to see all the other low producction cars in the background. This car too will only inhabit museums and the garages of the insanely rich. Only in that realm can it be called a "success". The rest of the entire world does not care.
"It's the future after all."
Nobody can predict the future. So far EVs haven't really brought any major innovations to market as far as I can tell. If anything, they're more expensive and less practical than normal cars.
@@phamnuwen9442 "So far EVs haven't really brought any major innovations to market as far as I can tell."
then you are a moron, kiddie.
@@arthurfoyt6727 $70k is what their base model of this car will cost. It's going to be popular. It won't be in every garage though. Similar to how often you see a e class Mercedes
@@mattahmann LOL, we'll see. I guess you can always hope. Then comes insurance on an expensive low-production car. These are not cars so much as ideas.
Jay’s ability to guess a wheelbase is otherworldly.
after he guessed earlier it was longer than a tesla and was wrong
@@krusher74 By millimeters of difference. Both manufacturer website list the wheelbases as identical or nearly identical.
He has a tape measure on that chin 🤣
@@matthewspry4217 so he can measure up to commercial semis then 😁
Well, he can test his guessing skills over 190 cars everyday😄
Respect to Peter and Derek. They've created a total beaut with a beast spirit. Amazing and kudos to whole Lucid team! 👏👏👏
Derek designed the much praised current MX-5. Peter was head designer at Lotus and designed a kit-built sports car before that.
You _know_ this car will handle well. The driving dynamics were important before the design process began. The functional minimalist styling they crafted is pure functional automotive art.
@@Miata822 exactly! Also, Lucid's design and engineering team are working close together in the same space, which is quite rare in the automotive industry.
@@tadasnever Exactly, & what I think is key is that they're all super talented, they respect each other's contribution in their field of expertise & there's not a bean counter around to crush morale. 👍
How the hell is that beautiful
@@Bearly7feettall It's quite simple really. 😉
Jay Leno pulling over to help someone change a flat. You gotta love this man!
I just delivered the first Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance in Maryland, 1 of 525 built. My customer calls it World Class and has had many high end very expensive cars in the past 30 years.
Send me one and I'll post a nice review and shout out vid for you!
@Richard Sauter Jason Camissa is quoted as saying the Lucid Air is already 10 years ahead of MB and Porsche in this product.
I hope you enjoy it Richard
@@johnmetermaid after seeing the Lucid Air Dream Edition first hand, I tend to agree.
R.S. ................Congrats on the sale !!!!!! looks like a great product !!!!
Holy crap. Every time Jay hits the accelerator, instant g-force face lifts! This thing moves!
1,111hp. Yeah, it better move!
Viet - LUCID is SLOWER Acceleration than the Tesla PLAID.
and Tesla PLAID just got a FREE Update , 175 mph Top Speed, Drift mode, Track mode.
@@markplott4820 Well, good for them.
Do you have one? I think it would be fun to try the EV equivalent of a Dodge Demon some time. Kind of a "one-trick pony" though.
Would be nice if Tesla could learn to put them together properly, didn't have an all-plastic interior, had good brakes, and the normal features you would expect on cars of that price.
By the time you option one out with wheels and paint the price is the same as a much nicer Lucid.
@@Miata822 Teslas build quality is worse than 90s hyandai
@@markplott4820 Elon's all about meaningless one-upmanship & lies.
Didn't you hear Peter say that they've deliberately limited the top speed of the Lucid, & won't raise it until tyre tech catches up? 🙄
I never been interested in electric cars and this is the first time I ever heard about Lucid but listening to their team and after watching this Air Dream Edition I can honestly say that I would rather buy a Lucid Air than a Tesla.
Probably helps that their CEO isn't Elon
Why do I like everyone on the management team of Lucid? Everyone seems so sincere, earnest, humble just like my kind of human being.
Yeah. Very weird.
Rawlinson is a charlatan
@@howtorawk Explain please.
@@rick-hm3ji He can’t, as he just said that for a reaction. 👍🏻
@@rick-hm3ji Rawlinson doesn’t have a twitter so he’s 10% less toxic than the average person
How come these gentlemen are not trashing their competitors? They are forcing me to like them and their product. Much respect, Lucid.
Well, a year later they still have issues that alot of companies are having besides tesla, battery issues.
Lucid's first car is beautiful. It can't be underscored enough how fantastic it is to see a real nuts and bolts car lover engineer at the helm. That is truly special.
I can't get enough of company representatives talking about "aesthetic form language" Best episode ever!!!
Lol
I've been a car guy my whole life and have been interested in EV's since the GM EV1, I'll be 29 in March and I'm so happy and so excited to be living in this current EV revolution of the auto industry.
DTNOP..................get started early , it looks like a good ride in the next 40 years ????
The reps of this company are amazing. Really gives you confidence in their product. I pray they will succeed long term.
Proud that these guys are making these cars right here in Arizona.
Huge respect for the CEO, he is so genuine and something joyful about him.
@@Emrys93 true
I realized too
He left tesla when it was still struggling
And yet he claims he was the one who saved it blah blah blah
This is the reason people believe all billionaires are nothing liars.
@@Emrys93 he has no emotions or anything. . . Boring person and character. I have a bad vibe about him. He seems very negative too
I worked as a measuring technician at the facility that developed the technique of hot forming high strength aluminium, of which the inner structure of the Lucid body is built. Due to corporate decisions I opted to leave the company in late 2020, but I'm proud to have had at least a finger involved in the practical development of this car. I really hope Lucid will be very successful! I think it's a far better looking and more exciting car than certain others in the EV industry.
The engineer/CEO at the end was quite wholesome, I hope the company does well.
Unlike Elon :) ? Mr. Rawlinson is quite a gentleman and a true car enthusiast.
I agree, so humble. Best wishes to them!
Maybe measured , I don’t see wholesome.
PETER is a SUBSTANDARD Engineer, he washed out at TESLA , and cut & run before the Model S was even finished.
BTW - CEO is a FAKE title , the only Titles that MATTER are President, Treasurer, Sectary and Director, any thing else, is a FAKE made up title.
@@markplott4820 who hurt this dude?
I’d love to work for a company like this. Such enthusiasm and passion from the CEO and designer. What a car they have produced.
Everyone thinks that, hardware business is hard. And for a startup immensely difficult.
The passion for what he does is infectious.
Made in Arizona!
Enthusiasm for CASH, Passion to get away with it! This brand is going nowhere fast!
I worked at Lucid for a year and half. The passion you see from Peter Rawlison and Derek Jenkins is real. It was there everyday when they showed up for work.
Jay’s normal conversational interviews are a refreshing change from typical TH-cam offerings. This car is awesome too! It’s easy to see how much time and effort, not to mention heart, has gone into this product.
I had a lucid air dream once in college. I was flying, maaaaaan. Good times.
Rich boi
Lucid is not only going to make strides in the auto world I think it will be a leader. Well done Lucid and of course Jay is still the best car lover in the industry. Can’t wait to get mine!
They should focus on making the car good looking first.
@@vika0194 They did. They knocked it out of the park. It's beautiful. Now, do you see how that worked? That was my opinion. Whereas you turn up and act like you have the single valid point of view and say it's not a good looking car.
Time will tell. If rich people want a four door sedan, then they may go on to do good things, but I'd personally wouldn't give this car a second look if it was next to a Yugo.
Leader with no cars on the road yet. Ok dude.
@@Kevin-hp5fk It’s as generic as it can get. Light bar in the front, light bar in the rear…
You can totally hear the passion when the lucid guy is talking.. so eloquent, so calm and pedagogical. You want to have someone like him in charge of a project like this. All the best
30:15 I love the way no announcement is necessary when Jay punches it. They are both thrown back in their seats like the "rocket sled guy" in the 1950's. I loved when Jay said, "No matter how bad of a day you are having, that will cure it". Some enterprising person should offer free acceleration rides when someone's dog dies. 😄🤣😂
Na, nothing makes that day any better.
Thanks, interestingly, a thought. What brought that:” acceleration..??” .
@@opera93 Engineers, you drama queen. 🙄
I love how the engineer keeps his cool and keeps the discussion going, while looking terrified as Jay mentions they're going over 100 mph 😂
I loved Derek's design insights and Peter was absolutely delightful. Thank you, Jay!
One of the best episodes. Thanks Jay for asking all the questions I’d want to ask myself. Great commentary from all.
I love that these guys don't have to knock someone else's product to promote their own. That says a lot about their character.
LUCID is a FRAUD, see TH-cam.
@@markplott4820 You mean the Warren Redlich scam site?
Wrong, lucid has talked a ton of smack about tesla recently. Not quite to mike Levine levels of trolling, but still talking smack.
Which is super ironic because a few year's ago Rawlins kept insisting they were after the Mercedes and BMW luxo cruisers and not tesla. 😀
@@CNile-se9xw - NOPE, Solving the Money Problem.
@@markplott4820 Everything is a fraud. See the internet.
I love how Jay absolutely understands the past, present and future of automotive trends. I couldn't agree with him more that electric cars will be the saviour of ICE cars. Electric for commuting, ICE for passion and enjoyment. Like jay said, who the hell wants to be stuck in stop-start traffic doing 6mpg in a big block engine belching pollution when you can sit in a spacious, comfortable and quiet state of the art cabin putting out zero emissions?
Except for all of the emissions put out mining all of the rare and hazardous materials for the batteries... Oh, liberals don't like to talk about that though, right.
Nice! I like the straight razor motif of the hubcaps.
@Robert Jameson and so do electric cars. You forget the primary generation of electricity is from fossil fuel.
@Robert Jameson oh is that so because there is a tesla charging station off the corner of our property and we are coal fire. Also most of the big station have natural gas fueled generators to off set low power solar condition s. Electrify America chargers also run on main line power.
@Robert Jameson The emissions from creating enough material for ONE EV car battery is more than a modern car would put out for 25+ years. You're just ignorant on this subject, clearly.
That is what we need people who love their products like they were their kids......this guy loves his products and understands it was a team effort......he also knows that Jay is the "every man" even though he has millions in cars and he knows his stufd so the fact he likes it makes yiu estatic because this means you did something right.
This is not just a product for him but instead a labor of love.
Can't deny that this car looks hella nice & the drag coefficient & drive unit efficiency is super impressive. If this company can execute on scale while making money then this product is nothing short of impressive.
Wait until the owners have to replace the battery pack! Replacement battery packs are about $20,000!
@Miles Doyle Not a single person asked for your irrelevant and obnoxious religious propaganda.
"What do you run for pressure in these wheels? 40?" is SUCH an old man car question lmao god bless Jay
The CEO of this beautiful vehicle is on another level.. extremely down to earth and selfless.. understanding he couldn’t of brought this car to the market without the people around him
I think he was the chief engineer of Tesla years back..
Thank you again Jay, and thank you the Lucid team for being so honest, humble and creative.
That is a nice looking car I like how they kept the footprint “small” but have so much room 👍
I want that car BAD!! I love the looks of it so much!! Beautiful car and I love how the emblems are scripted... Very elegant car.
I didn't see a Dream but either the base or Touring model the other day here in Ft. Lauderdale. Absolutely stunning!!!
for the low low price of 169k it can be yours!
@@adamkatt exactly LOL thats affordable right
@@adamkatt These cars are a joke. They don't know how to make one for around $17,000k. Good luck trying to get the public to accept that.
I love that Jay is the kind of guy to say "it's an amazing piece of engineering, why isn't there a full size spare tire?"
I liked his anwer. He knows his target audience. They get a flat and they're calling for roadside assistance immediately. They don't even want to get out of the car!
@@joegibbs2508 I completely agree with that particular vehicle. The average person buying a $170k car isn't Jay Leno, they aren't changing their own tires.
Did you notice he never mentions that he owns a model S plaid?
@@toothfixer He did mention that.
@Miles Doyle get a life
Great to hear the enthusiasm of the designer and chief engineer. That Lotus goodness has a habit of turning up in surprising places!
The 1950s and 1960s were a golden era of automobiles. I think we're entering another golden era. I was never very excited about cars when I was growing up, but I am now. I think all these new EVs coming out are fantastic.
“Competition is what makes America great!”
I agree with that.
In the mid 80's I remember reading a letter in a magazine replying to an article on electric power, in kit car magazine of all places, written by an engineer who gave his thoughts on the viability of electric vehicles , the superior torque, how he predicts that hybrids would catch on first rather than waiting for battery technology to improve first.....this always sticks with me, how he nailed it 10 - 15 years ahead of that actually happening. I should dig up that issue and see if the writer is a big industry player now.
They had electric and hybrid cars before that article as well.
Every car would have been electric from the start of the the car industry if there was an electric grid in place.
And yet there are still crazies telling anyone who will listen than BEVs are terrible, that they'll collapse the energy grid, can't be recycled. 100 years ago they would have been the ones trying to convince everyone that a horse would never be displaced.
Except it will never work countrywide
@@norsevikingsir4932 Maybe the author of the article wasn't completely first and alone, but still a pretty good vision of the future. The writer can very well be big in the electric car business, needs more than one single and first-of-all-in-the-world person to run an industry.
I like Jay Leno. Never watched him on TV, but I watch him on TH-cam.
Many thanks to Mr. Rolinson, we need more of these guys. Change is scary till its not change.
No we don't need more like him we need more people to stand up to this b******* global warming alarmist b*******... Guarantee you the elites like Bill Gates will still be driving their gas powered Porsches Lamborghinis and Ferraris
@@brandonbelongstocharlottef1798 Clueless all day, just go offline...
Jay is the ultimate God of unbiased cars. He just loves any transportation vehicle he see it like work of art.
from a steam powered car to the lucid air lol
Keanu Reeves is better
@@24tcwarrior yeah that’s true but he is mostly in love with motorcycles
CEO who's also the CTO... enthusiasm and passion! Lucid will have a good future.
I love how Jay and the Lucid staff can acknowledge other cars without berating them, and even acknowledge the good or interesting things about them.
Imagine a modern late night comedian trying to do that; no doubt there'd have to be some snide political remark thrown in.
He's professional, it's nice instead of the more common "this sucks" or "that sucks"
Rawlinson has spent most of his life slagging off Tesla
@Miles Doyle And yet you probably wonder why people don't like religious nuts like you.
Jay, thanks for a great demonstration. I have a 2014 Nissan Leaf and folks like to ride in it. I took a neighbor for a ride awhile back. Now he has Mustang Mach E4. We both like our electric vehicles.
I was getting pretty down about the Big Three automakers losing market share. However, seeing Tesla, Lucid, Rivain making cars like this in the US, I am once again excited to see American Automakers being world class. Having a large portion of the Lucid made in the USA is awesome! I hope Ford and GM take a lesson from Lucid and stop sourcing large portions of their cars from China.
Everyone outsources to China even your favorite Tesla.
@@jasonlewis460 Sorry, but Tesla has plants all over the world. They make a ton of cars in China. However, they don’t sell Chinese made Teslas in every country. Why did you get personal? I didn’t say anything about Tesla being my favorite.
@@wheel1775 Sorry buddy, most of the part of Tesla are out sourced to china and asia. They are actually using there RAW material very efficient from the metals, batteries to the microchips.
You can pretend you build them in USA just because you assemble LEGO pieces together but the parts are still made in CHINA and ASIA!!!!
@@jasonlewis460 Then what is the battery factory and stamping press doing in Nevada? Why do you think I care so much?
@@wheel1775 You care for very little reason the lithium mining that is happening in Nevada is a only a fraction on what is being invested into batteries. Panasonic is making the batteries with china help. You should stop being such a nationalist and understand this is a global market. Going electric will only outsource all of the work back to ASIA. You are in the wrong market if you want to be a Nationalist. Just like the computer market it's 85% in ASIA. USA can't afford Labor fees and can't bend working rights.
Both the chief engineer /CEO (always good) and the design chief really impressed me. Of course I wish I could afford one of these. I hope these guys do well.
Fully agree Greg
They seem so humble and honest! Really hope this car goes into production and manages to raise enough cash
If they do well, they have plans on aiming for a +30,000+ version of the lucid air.
@@John__-ie3od It will come out right about the same time as the 35000 tesla. Oh, wait, they sold that for a few days, right? ;-))
@Camera Man I had a chance to look at both Polestar 2 and this Lucid in the local mall (yes). Polestar looked fantastic. Lucid looked ok, it felt like it was a bit pre-production. I think they may be able to polish it some more, and it will impress for the price range. It did not impress me as a work of art. But maybe it is meant to deliver an outstanding ride?
The most telling thing of Jay's 7-series Beamer story is that he is a down-to-earth helpful guy. The other D/N story doesn't come off as true, but a BMW owner who doesn't know anything about how the car works is very believable to me😁
First ev car I have liked. It has a style, looks classy and elegant yet will toss your groceries all over the back lololol. One day, hopefully, they will be more affordable. Their CEO also appears to be a pretty good guy. You can see the passion for their creation. Hes so proud of this and was genuinely tickled when Jay said he liked it.
It's well over 100grand.
More affordable? Like 1/4 to 1/5 the cost?
If this car is as good as they say it is, I hope the company will be successful
And I hope it's a lot of competition for Tesla.
I'm rooting for them.. the passion is so obvious, and the talent is undeniable
Kong - nope, LUCID is a FRAUD, do your own Research.
@@markplott4820 I know customers with cars, Wheres the fraud? Do your own research lol
I hope it's as good as all the reviews say when mine gets here in a couple months!
What a class act! From several years ago EV was dorkey and for the save the earth group to a beautiful stunning machine. And as always Jay is at the top of his game able to have intelligent conversation regarding all things electric. Wow
I saw one of these on the Dumbarton Bridge a few weeks ago. They're gorgeous in person. Like others have commented, I like how the Lucid CEO praises other outfits, like acknowledging that Engineers are charge at GM and that Ford sells electric crate motors. Obviously he's a guy with a lot of self-confidence. I'd love to work for Lucid.
I think that the space between the wheels, the way the arch from the fender comes into the doors front and back is spectacular.
I had never heard of Lucid before this. They are not fooling around! I am impressed and hope they do well.
See better driving reviews on the MotorTrend and Throttle House TH-cam channels.
Also on here is Tom Moloughney's 0-100% charging test of the Lucid, getting the first 200 miles of range in the time it takes to talk about it. Total game changer.
@@Miata822 Tesla sold 936.172 cars worldwide last year. Lucid sold 55. Seems like a decent car, but it remains to be seen if they can even scale. Further, the company itself is in the middle of an SEC investigation.
@@speakingtruths4215 All true, but in a global market that buys almost 100 million vehicles in a typical year Tesla and all the EV startups aren't that far apart. Nobody is guaranteed success. How these new firms build reputations, vehicles, support structures, and compete with traditional OEMs will determine how they grow.
The real struggle here is not between EV manufacturers, but in building universal acceptance of EV technology. Today that market is wide open but won't be that way for long.
@@Miata822 Excellent point! One of the biggest challenges will be getting the raw materials needed and have to compete with China for it. Also with China and south Korea ramping up hugely on Battery tech, legacy automakers should be worried even more. I watch MunroLive and some of the cars that are coming out of China look well made for the price.
@@techenthusiast4542 Chinese and Korean battery companies will be supplying US owned manufacturers, just as they do today. Tesla has used both LG and CATL.
As someone who spent a career in the vehicle engineering world, I would be careful taking anything Munro says beyond structural fabrication techniques and component pricing too seriously. He does enjoy having an enthusiastic audience of people without manufacturing experience though.
I really enjoyed the review and talk with Peter. I have a Plaid now and will continue to monitor Lucid's trajectory. I also appreciated how Peter didn't bad mouth the competition, especially having come from Tesla and apparently playing a significant role in Model S development.
Yup there's beauty in saying only things that matters. As it says in the New Testament, anything beyond Yes or No is from the wicked one.
wont hold a candle to your plaid... we both know it..
Very impressive car. Seems as if it were built for long road trips; serene, fast, and it has the range for it. Especially nice that Peter came along for the ride! Who better than him to talk about the car! Another great episode, Jay and crew! Thanks again ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
Yeah 5 hours on a charge, might possibly even make it from Chicago to SIUC Carbondale. The thing does have power though, I'd like to see it compete as is on a drag strip.
Scottimus - the problem with LUCID is , they only added DUMB Range to the car.
they got 500+ miles with a Larger & Heavier battery (25kg) MORE than a Tesla PLAID that is still using a 100 kwh pack and they get 400+ miles.
TESLA, could do the same by adding more Weight & Batteries , but that will ONLY add DUMB Range to the car.
besides, TESLA has over 35,000 Superchargers, and can charge at 1000 mph.
Superchargers are also placed only 60 miles between each other.
@@ericbelletynee5448 Check out Tom Moloughney's channel here on TH-cam where he tests the charging of a Lucid in a video titled "World's First: Lucid Air 0-100% DC Fast Charge Review". Tom does well respected tests of EVs and charging. Tom knew some people doubted Lucid's numbers and took one out to test it. Results surprised.
@@markplott4820 DUMB is that a new jam band?
@@papa_pt - it's J-pop......lol.
I like the design, looks really smooth and indeed reminiscent of french cars, which is good.
This car in a light metallic blue with the aluminium parts would be lovely!
Looks American to me....
Looks like a Citroén to me. This is good - they have a space-age image of comfort - suits this car. But boy this car is rapid too.
Makes me wonder why the beige colour .
Ganiscol - a FRENCH Citerion DS drives and handles BETTER than the LUCID.
this is a FACT.
Unintentional ASMR, listening to Peter Rawlinson speak. I could listen to him all day, soft spoken with that lovely accent.
So exciting to see how the world is changing. I remember Jay talking about electric cars 15 years ago and he made fun of the fact that you charge a battery and a week later the electricity goes away, but if you put gas in a tank it'll sit there until you burn through it. Times have certainly changes
Ummmmm, there have been Electric cars since the 1800's , and there were even Electric RACE cars, driving on DIRT tracks up until the 1910's .
@@markplott4820 annnnnnd what's your point, other than attempting to troll me? How many people know about those cars you mentioned? How many of those changed the world?
There were lots of smart phones before the iPhone. There were lots of tablets before the iPad. None of them changed the world. None of them were a seismic shift in the landscape, until Apple released their product.
This isn't a new concept. Stop trying to troll people.
And today I have to deal with my motorcycle collection where if the ethanol gas gets old it messes up the carbs and tanks! The times have indeed changed.
@@sonicclang - LUCID is NOKIA in 2022 , trying to be RELEVANT and failing.
the TAM for LUCID is unsustainable , LUCID has a DEMAND problem.
there are just NOT enough BUYERS , that will purchase a $170k car or even a $99k car.
@@sonicclang "SKID" Mark Plott is at it again. 🙄
I know it's going to be a bad day when I see his posts score likes.
Getting Jays approval on your new car is like Johnny giving you the thumbs up AoK on the tonite show!..good things coming your way.
They POURED THEIR HEARTS INTO THIS CAR.
AMAZING
NO POLLUTION
GOTTA PURCHASE ONE
I know styling is very personal but for me this car has the one thing that leaves me cold in Tesla's, incredible looks. I think its a stunning looking machine. As futuristic as it is, it references styling from the past that really makes you look at it and appreciate it just as a beautiful object. The fact that it is obviously way more than that and appears to be technically about as good as an EV can get right now just confirms this as a stunning achievement. These things are going to fly out of the showrooms I am sure.
The model S looks great. The others... eh..
@@enermaxstephens1051 the model s is technically brilliant, but its looks are very 'white goods'.. i guess looks are subjective though
Model S styling was good at first but needs a significant refresh. Model 3 face looks like a duck. The Model X styling is generic but for the doors.
I think the Model S is still a fantastic looking car and I think the 3 is OK as well. The issue that will prevent me from buying a current Tesla is the lack of an inviting interior and an ipad that controls everything.
@@rocko107me8 Finally someone else that agrees with me. Even that Mercedes S class electric car does the screen thing better than tesla. I really wish they would move away from that. I guess they will one day, 10 years from now. But they could at least recess the damn thing into the dash somehow. Instead of looking like they just velcro'd a computer monitor onto a normal car dash. I used to really want a model S, now I'm moving away from that. I believe I'll do the mercedes instead.
From one car nut to another, I love you Jay for talking about the tire pressure!
Jay asks, About fawty?
I think Derek was genuinely surprised Jay asked about the tire pressure on the 21's vs the 19's.
Amazing! Thank you Jay, Derek and Peter for this great detailed review. Peter is very honest explaining everything.
They actually managed to design an electric car that does not look like another brand and also not “weird and funky because you know it’s electrical”. They also avoid the plastic look of Tesla. Great job indeed 👌
It looks like a Lincoln ie an old man's car. Which is fine.
Looks a heck of a lot better than so many modern cars. Still does absolutely nothing for me.
@@XKS99 I feel like if it was a different color it wouldn't look so old manish 🤣
Wish I could afford one. 😕
It's just a pity that the car doesn't have a large tailgate, it would be much more practical. You can't transport anything larger with this mini door.
"Those of us who have old cars and Duesenbergs and what...." A line that you only get to hear from Jay.
Funny….after watching Jay for years, it’s so easy to read him like a book. He doesn’t give a shyt about EV’s. It’s written in his face, his questions and his responses. I rarely watched the Tonight Show after Johnny left. It wasn’t the same with Jay. But ya know what, he found his calling and THANK GOD for it!!! 👍🏻❤️
i love this ceo from the accent to the passion to the laugh great man
I think it's a beautiful car. It looks stately and spirited at the same time. A game changer perhaps.
This car looks so premium, no part of this car looks cheap. Imagine how nice it feels to drive this car. You would probably feel like a million bucks
The aluminum body could be problematic. the repairs of it are what I mean.. cars are cars and accidents happen. repairing aluminum bodywork is, problematic on a good day.
well I did see another reviewer call it the Lucid Wet Dream instead of the Lucid Air dream....
They knocked it out of the park, congrats to the Lucid team!
It’s a lovely design the way the rear seat area is extended - hard to believe it’s smaller than a Taycan?!
The miniaturized motors are Lucid’s real breakthrough - they didn’t even talk about that!
Geared to 205mph at 20k on the motors - wow!
Good stuff it’s a winner but sooo expensive.
They start with a really expensive flashy car to get people like Jay to talk about them and get the name of the company out there, the cheaper stuff doesnt come until (often way) later. Pretty annoying for the average consumer who can't spend $100k+ on a car but unfortunately the way it is.
@@ashton9699 Indeed. Same business model & strategy employed by Tesla.
I imagine my 2 yr old son will enjoy the magical fruits of those labored. Magnificent future, at least one can hope.
@@ashton9699 That was the idea with Tesla, but their cheapest cars still start at almost 2X the price of the equivalent Toyota - while being less convenient on road trips. The "EV revolution" is mostly hype.
One of the best looking cars ever made.Great job Lucid!
That does look like the most complete EV sedan.
And is a beautiful machine.
Apart from the incredibly laggy UI. No wonder they didn't show it at all in this video.... 😅
@@onezweithree r55
I love new car companies when they're doing stuff like this. If i don't ride in one of these before i go i'll be dissapointed. I can tell a lot of people's hearts were poured into this car, it's outstanding.
The CEO is such a likable guy, I’m rooting for him I hope he succeeds
Greedy TSLA copycat looking to cash out after legacy ICE buyout with fake english manners
Wait until the owners have to replace the battery pack! Replacement battery packs are about $20,000!
@@johnnylee8194 How is he a copycat when he designed the Model S?
An Englishman/Brit of course. Fascinating.
I've been watching this marque for a while, and I'm happy they are getting to market. I will be considering this one as my first EV.
I still remember their Edna van prototype
Wow, I want one of these. I'll hold of course until I hear about reliability, but it's actually a good looking car!
And 500+ mile range is a huge win. Still debating though on holding out for solid-state batteries. That'll be a game changer for reliability, stability and less weight, in battery technology.
Solid-state batteries are still a few years away and will be more expensive at first.
Thanks Jay for the great episode! Thoroughly enjoyed watching you have that good, very informative chat with Derek and Peter about their design and engineering of the new Lucid Air EV. (It's like seating at the backseat and listening-in to a couple of "uncles" who made their mark in their respective fields, in their car-talk.) I wish them and their company much success. Also proud that almost everything is designed and built in-house, in AZ. If only Lucid Air were more affordable, but your books and videos do help regular guys like me live the “dream”. Thanks for sharing your joys!
I love how down-to-earth he is and how comfortably he endorses other companies rather than simply over-advertising his brainchild
But not down to earth prices. Nice design though and interior too.
@@zeniktorres4320 not vegan crossfitter either… what a bummer…
Someone else's brainchild!
@@zeniktorres4320 that cheap front looks like Saturn.
Yeah agree. That's super cool of him. Shows how confident he is in Lucid.
I can’t wait to own a Lucid one day 🔥
I can't wait to BE lucid one day! 🤪
I'm already part of the company LCID.
Mr. Rawlinson sure seems like a pleasant fellow. Much respect to him for giving kudos to Tesla, GM, and Ford as well.
Yess! This guy has a high level of social intelligence as well! 🙌🏻
If Mid-Century Modern Design had a Vehicle to represent it, this would be it. It is so well thought-out and will prove to be timeless with uncomplicated details that add visual length and width to emphasize it's stance. It manages to remain aerodynamically efficient by using some clever tricks that do not compromise the form and proportions like the EQS which needs to use graphic elements to hide the odd shape of the vehicle necessary in achieving it's CD. They have the right blend of touch and tactile controls and still remain future-forward in aesthetics without looking gimmicky. Well deserved recognition and I am curious about Gravity and future smaller segment crossover and sedan models.
thoughtful comment!
MCM is insulted.
@@krusher74 Those material choices feel pretty MCM and thankfully no piano black trim pieces anywhere inside.
As for MCM, the "Air" badge alone is a cool design cue.
Lucid stock will double in 24 hours now. Thanks, Jay!
Lock up period ending this week, it’s sinking. Sorry pal
@@greatestinspirationalvideo9368 Historically, I seem to buy low and sell lower. So that might be good for me.
Lol
@@sstills951 lol
@@greatestinspirationalvideo9368 it probably will go down on wednesday and then work it's way backup, just like when the last lockup expired. I think that will be more due to day traders than the PIF getting out. All indicators are that the Saudis are in for the long haul. It would be reasonable to expect them to take some profits, tho. Wednesday is going to be a big buying opportunity, I think.
I just love these. No music, just talk. Easy, slow pace. Well, I'm 41.
'No matter what a hard day you're having, that will cure it'
Me after riding my bicycle.
Yeah...ok. A bicycle here is like traveling to China on the back of a chicken.
@@vidznstuff1 We have the tendency to gather gadgets in which we can lose ourselves. I prefer the ones with which you cand discover yourself.