2023 Lucid Air Touring Review | The Best Luxury EV!

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Lucid is finally hitting its stride building EVs that bring performance, range, technology and properly luxury touches. They claim the Air is "The longest range, fastest  charging luxury electric car in the world."
After spending a week with this Touring version of the Air, I can fully agree. It has an amazingly low coefficient of drag, strong electric range, innovate features like the front trunk, movable center screen and great infotainment.
I left this car properly impressed, and now there is the entry level Pure models, the top tier (ridiculously fast) Sapphire and an upcoming SUV. I wholeheartedly believe this is the best luxury EV you can buy right now, and would definitely consider one if I was currently shopping. Enjoy this review and check out the living with vlog when it's live!
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[@EddieX]

First review of the year! Filmed this one a bit ago last fall, finally catching up on everything. I was properly impressed after spending a week with the Lucid Air, enjoy this review and the "Living With" vlog will be coming later this week!

[@Slayer-33]

What a beautiful car, I don't understand what the haters are looking at, this is the best looking EV sedan out there imo. That paint fits it so nicely.

[@EddieX]

Agree 100%

[@Fumbiii16]

The paint quality isn’t the best. Using a elcometer, the thickness of the coat paint not the best for a luxury car or 6figure. not the best sedan. Exterior wise it’s not. There are other more aggressive looking sedans. It has 3rd party charging stations that ccs plus is unreliable. I mean I can talk about the cons of this car, still not the best ev sedan. Software is not the best, could laggy at times

[@Aiseru_]

EV cars are part of the new world order plan.

[@G82Watts]

The hating is obvious. It's tesla owners and lovers that are people that hate on everything they can't afford. Much like the taycan. They will justify and say anything they can aa too why tesla is better but in reality they just can't afford it. It's obviously a way better looking, has better range, and it actually has luxury. People hate on what they cant afford. How the world works.

[@unknownember7889]

It looks even better if it has the stealth option and a dark greg paint. Along with tinted windows ofcourse.

[@greensoto941]

Lucid is an exceptional company! Here’s why I chose to invest in Lucid: First, their cutting-edge design and advanced electric vehicles are making significant waves in the industry. Additionally, their dedication to battery research and development is commendable. I am fully convinced by their ambition to emerge as a worldwide frontrunner in electric transport. While Lucid’s initial journey might be challenging, the prospects ahead are promising.

[@unknownember7889]

Most people choose a Tesla over a Lucid Air because a Tesla has more affordable options while Lucid only has 2 at the moment which aren’t a affordable vehicle for most people. But in terms of quality, room, and comfortness, I’d give it to Lucid.

[@MegaRetr]

Wow this Lucid is incredible 😊 thanks for this video😊

[@Powersproductions130]

Most based car reviewer I’ve seen so far. Thank you for not calling that Tesla trash a luxury car and touching on how badly they treat their customers. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tennaj1367]

If I had a100K to pay for any car it would be this one !!

[@SmartMart1658]

Great review. Lucid has the best EV drive train, best range & efficiency.

[@vinay8429]

Great review. Ordered mine in same color. Super excited to get the delivery soon !!

[@proconsoles_nl]

One of the best reviews ever, you say exactly the right things to make a very good review !

[@EddieX]

Glad you liked it!

[@Miata822]

Pretty good review, surprised it doesn't have more views. I do have a couple qucik comments though. Most people in the market for a Lucid (starts at $69,900) have the ability to put a 240v socket where they park their cars. The charger that comes with each Lucid can easily add 300 miles of range or more overnight. Most owners only charge at home when not making overnight trips. Lucid has an arraignment with the Electrify America charging network that allows easy plug-n-charge charging when on long trips, but of course the car is compatible with all CCS chargers. In my personal experience the issues some have had with the charging networks are overstated and service is definitely getting better. The Lucid's range makes charging not really a big deal. In two years of touring my Lucid I haven't had any major inconveniences. About the suspension- some reviewers miss that this is a real "driver's car." The suspension is set up for driver engagement and handling rather than complete isolation from the road. Consider that Lucid's engineers benchmarked the design on BMW's M5. The ride is sporty, without being harsh. CEO rawlinson previously ran engineering at both Jaguar and Lotus. I love my Air GT after two years of trouble-free ownership. The 819hp on the GT is not really needed, but is quite enjoyable in Smooth mode, where power rolls on like a well tuned naturally aspirated German V12 of decades past, butter smooth yet authoritative.

[@KobraToldYa]

Great review! Great looking car! 👀

[@producermogul223]

Best car in aMerica hands down

[@lowvaeater]

Awesome honest review of Lucid from who understands and appreciates quality automotive.

[@tuomasholo]

I absolutely love the car but my only concern is the longevity of Lucid itself. I’d buy one now if I was certain it’d be around in 5 years.

[@G82Watts]

Brother I'd bet my life they are around. They literally have money to make superbowl commercials. U think they are having problems with money? They have endless supply to keep it afloat and even if they don't some brand will easily pick them up. Their cars look too good and offer too much not to succeed

[@hieroglyph321]

​@@G82WattsTrue. They have cash on hand right now. If that dries up, they're so good that the manufacturers would be chomping at the bit

[@JWolf-di2vv]

Great review, EddieX. The Lucid Air is an awesome car, I look forward to test driving one, and the Gravity some day.

[@johnmorin2371]

Nice job!!!!!

[@lo_Navy]

the king

[@noisyf1]

Awesome video Eddie! I agree, the Tesla is more like an appliance, and the lucid air is a luxury electric vehicle that commands respect.

[@MiguelRPD]

Ive sat in one at the downtown west Palm Beach showroom and its crazy how roomy it is. The Gravity is gonna feel cavernous!

[@WolfRanger2008]

I can't afford it but I like it! And something else, speed without all that damned noise, now that's what I'm talking about 😊.

[@janne6888]

Will Lucid adopt wireless charging in the future?

[@paulm6481]

The problem with all these expensive vehicles is what do these manufacturers think market for over $70,000 vehicles is? I mean we are talking over $1,000 payments regardless of whether you purchase or lease.

[@morganangel340]

@@vickykennel7414 60k car 5 years ago where still expensive for average americans... Also used cars sales is double the new ones. SO most second hand buyers won't fork $50k for an used Lucid, and Lucid owners will not sell it for $30k

[@jimc3007]

I agree. I’m a fan of Lucid and think they’re fantastic cars. But if they are going to thrive as a company, sooner or later they need to come up with a car that is relatively easily accessible by the masses, ie one in 40-50k range.

[@abhisheksitar]

Thanks so much for such a great review. Quick question: how has been your experience going on a long road trip ( if you had the chance to do so) with the charging network?

[@sammynguyen6380]

Thanks you for the video

[@jimj2683]

The main thing I would want is smaller A-pillars/better forward visibility.

[@jimj2683]

I have noticed that cars look better in videos when the sky is clouded. I guess the blue light from a clear day messes with the colors somehow.

[@johnmorin2371]

Excellent Video!! Thx

[@paulm6481]

This is like the Buick of EVs to Tesla’s Pontiac.

[@thefinancialneurologist]

Nice to see another asian bro reviewing cars! Subscribed

[@TheDougSpot]

That price though🤦🏾‍♂️

[@CMCNestT]

The Model S and X refresh from a couple of years ago gave us non-Alcantara branded micro suede plus other upgraded materials. So did the just released "highland" refresh for Model 3. The same will be the case for Model Y with the "juniper" refresh. Don't mislead people because your sore Tesla doesn't give you a press car.

[@G82Watts]

Tesla has 0 luxury. It's not a luxury brand. The fit and finish of a porsche and cars like this are just night and day. U can touch the steering wheel and dash.. and feel the difference of quality between tesla and actual luxury high end brands. Tesla cars look like basic traffic. Their so plain jane and dull. Being in a tesla doesnt feel like ur in something special or expensive and it's the same as seeing one.

[@koshmary112]

True dat. The host doesn’t talk about the negative side. Tesla ruined the car prices only when you think a car is an asset. Lucid software is like a blackberry compared with an iPhone. No meaningful updates. Don’t own a car that the company won’t be around in 3 years.

[@hieroglyph321]

Grow up. The Lucid isn't even in the same segment as Tesla. Lucid have taken the harder, quality, path... and are much better cars. I'd take one over a Tesla every single time.

[@jaes8173]

@@koshmary112 how could you compare lucid to tesla with the blackberry to iphone comparison, when you can see that everything lucid is better quality and functionality that the played out tesla?? Totally illogical comparison

[@blablah538]

10:55 This guy didn't do any homework getting ready for this review. It's not the drag; all EV cars are slippery. Lucids efficiency comes from their motor design. They developed motors with a new winding technology that reduces electrical losses and enhances thermal management. It's like he didn't even watch other people's videos. He also didn't realize that Tesla lowering prices puts essentially all EV buyers underwater. Does he even follow cars?

[@corpnupe85]

I would purchase a Tesla because of the charging network and there are several service centers in the Atlanta, GA area.

[@antster7]

Looks like an early 90s Celica

[@paulm6481]

Can they be charged at Tesla supercharger network?

[@Saymree]

They are introducing that feature next year

[@marioseoul]

Also since fall 2023, or maybe even earlier, there are a few "magic dock" Superchargers around the country that any CCS car can charge at using the Tesla app.@@Saymree

[@janne6888]

網路充電是無線充電嗎？橡樹嶺國家實驗室開發的磁共振無線充電系統

[@luizalmeida9399]

lucid air comentários 108

[@permagnusson9836]

It's a good price in the Usa. But where iam from. It's way way more unfortunately. But love the car

[@AdmiringBarnOwl-ox3my]

Nice car

[@dnice362]

I have proof my friend. Know before you speak and watch peoples reviews and see for yourself and read comments as well.

[@jorgecgonzalez9976]

I WOULD NOT get the Canopy and I'm glad Lucid offers a Full metal roof at no cost (From what I can Tell). Imagine the cost to repair the Canopy glass when you get a major rock chip or glass just beaks, who is going to repair that, Factory only. No thanks. also on the Air Touring/Grand Touring the Glass Canopy is a $4k option.

[@robertoc.3789]

🤔 NiO ET9 Is better?

[@themostsnow]

Good car but the company has a poor strategy. They refuse to recognize other ev brands as their competitors. Only see themselves up against BMW Mercedes and Audi. Unfortunately, if the market doesn’t think so then it’s a poor strategy.

[@MAGApepe]

ok get a 15k mitsubishi ,, evs are just crazy in price

[@lonniebeal6032]

I like the car, I don't like the price. And lithium batteries are not the future, so those of you with money, go for it.

[@vickykennel3022]

Amazing company. Give it 5 years, they will DOMINATE the luxury EV market!

[@KP-xi4bj]

They're bleeding money. They will be bankrupt in less than 5 years. LOL

[@icared4338]

No I think Koreans and Chinese EV will dominate not only in US but also in the world

[@NerdReport]

This car is 70k Tesla is 45k 😂😂😂

[@pabloivan572011]

This is the equivalent of model S which is more than 45k for sure. Get informed before posting Tesla fanboy

[@NerdReport]

@@pabloivan572011 Elon lives in your mind rent free lol

[@legeno.]

테슬라보다 좋지만 저는 테슬라를 살거같습니다. 너무 비싸!

[@blablah538]

This guy is just a talking spec sheet plus hype. Like every car, it has weaknesses and cons. Watch Savagegeese for the honest comparison to the BMW i5. This guy seems too worried about maintaining good relationships with the auto manufacturers

[@petitflocon647]

Better than Tesla is not a hard work.

[@foobar5853]

It is definitely a cool car but not as good as the Model S and I doubt Lucid will survive as a company.

[@EddieX]

Name one way the model s is better 👀

[@Remindme69]

Everybody doubted Tesla's ability to survive as a real car manufacturer in the early years, especially with the Tesla Roadster. Look where they're now. Secondly, you have to take into consideration that Tesla had not very much competition by the time the Model S was produced in the beginning. Lucid has a lot more competition to deal with. Let's see where they'll be in ten years from now.

[@dnice362]

@@EddieXright now they have the best network that’s 1 way

[@foobar5853]

@@EddieX Software.

[@G82Watts]

Model S looks like basic traffic. This car actually looks futuristic ans head turning. Not to mention this car actually has LUXURY. Like porsche and bmw u can just touch the steering wheel and dash and feel the quality difference to that of tesla. Lucid has better range. More luxury. Looks better. What more could u want.

[@littlebigbrother7279]

My 2001 chevy caprice is better

[@alacarte5073]

Not for me.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

Too bad Lucid likely won’t be around in a few years.

[@paulm6481]

Saudi Arabia is behind them as a main investor. They are not going anywhere.

[@rosettedsouza7265]

The Saudi’s know what they are doing, Lucid will survive very well and they are the best engineers and passionate about where EV’s are going, watch, wait and see.........

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@rosettedsouza7265No. What are Lucid sales numbers compared to Tesla? How much are they making on each car delivered? LMFAO SMH

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@vickykennel7414 In the short term Lucid will be fine but in the long term, not so much. You can always keep pouring money into a failing endeavor but at some point you will have to cut your losses. Again, you still haven't answered these basic business questions: what are Lucid sales numbers in 2023 and how much profit is Lucid making on each vehicle delivered?

[@G82Watts]

Only tesla people bring up their sales. 😂😂 its the only thing they can say becuase they know this car looks a million times cooler. Has actual luxury. Better performance. Has more range... tesla people are just average Joe's and hate on what they cant afford. They try to justify all these things but in reality they just can't afford it. If lucid is struggling so bad why are they able to afford a superbowl commercial. 😂😂

[@dnice362]

Eddie cmon, your talking about build quality in a lucid? Haha I’ve only heard terrible things, they are as bad as Tesla or worse. I heard steering make noise and interiors fall apart. This once you to think it’s luxury but they are not. It’s has cool tech only

[@lowvaeater]

You are hearing what Elons marketing team wants you to hear, drive one and see for yourself.

[@dnice362]

@@vickykennel7414 how can they be liars tho… it’s their job to bring this to you as automotive journalist, they also show you and tell you the repairs that have been done. lol haha

[@carycoller3140]

Nice car, but no luxury. Very drab, plain and boring interior. I'll stick with my S Class. The Best or Nothing. And my 7 Series. The Ultimate Driving Machine. And my Range Rover Sport. Above and Beyond. No EVs for my garage.

[@carycoller3140]

@@vickykennel7414 If that's all want is speed, ok. But that doesn't change the truth in my comment.

[@G82Watts]

​@@vickykennel7414speeding in an ev is like having sex with earplugs in. Only ur body feels it. Real sports cars hit and fill ur entire senses. Way more of a visceral experience. My dad has a 992 targa gts and I get to drive time to time. The engine alone is what makes me want to drive it any chance I get. The revs the down shifts when approaching a red light. It's just insane. Yea it fast but so is my bmw m3. The interior and overall driving dynamics and experience can't be matched.

[@johnjohn3241]

This car does not look good, this shit is ugly. Interior is very nice though!

[@KRAZYRODZILLA]

Hopefully the 5 people driving it really enjoyed it 🫡

[@wissamtaher]

If the price in 40k after tax credits this is definitely a car to buy

[@V-ki2wl]

40k, try triple that after tax

[@wissamtaher]

@V-ki2wl I had a friend of mine owns one, it's way more fun to drive , stable, high quality material leather, 400 miles charging, he leased it , and not looking back to buy ant other car

[@samikamal1]

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOO LUCID FAMILY WOOHOO!🙋‍♂️♥️🫡💯🥳🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉🕺🕺🕺🎉🎉😉👍KEEP ADDING ON TO YOUR LUCID POSITIONS EVERYONE STAY FOCUSED AND DISCIPLINE HARD WORK DEDICATION TOGETHER AS ONE LUCID FAMILY GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE!😉👍

[@samikamal1]

AN AMAZING JOB ON THE LUCID REVIEW EDDIE 🫡💯TOGETHER AS ONE LUCID FAMILY ADDING ON AND HOLDING STRONG HOLD THE LINE EVERYONE STAY FOCUSED AND DISCIPLINE HARD WORK DEDICATION 🙋‍♂️♥️🥳🥳🕺🕺🎉🎉🎉