I MUCH prefer Lucid being the lead EV manufacterer than Tesla, It's unapologetically luxury, it might cost more than most tesla models but it's definitely WORTH more than most Tesla Models.
@@themiddlelanelm They even threw in some apparel and gave me $500 towards all weather floor mats and covers / protectors for the Frunk and Trunk - the wall charger charges about 40 miles per hour on a 50 AMP double pole breaker. My electrician recommended to not do the 80 AMP one. Also - free charging on Electrify America for the life of the lease... if you got a 2023 it should be free charging as well...
@@vickykennel7414 I've discovered that a smaller car payment is the gift that keeps on giving. The novelty of a new car frequently wears off before those payments top arriving.
@@TimMcComsey They were released before Pure and were arguably overpriced due in part to supply shortages. Prices for many things that were in short supply have returned to reality. It's not just Lucid impacted. All EVs released during the pandemic dropped in price, but luxury cars depreciate quickest because of limited buyer pool and those buyers have more options.
I'm a mechanical engineering student who is looking to work with electric vehicles. Over the summer I'll be working with BMW with their electric vehicles. Lucid represents a major problem with many of the EVs available today. No one can afford it. The people who like myself who want to drive in the EV and experience vehicles like the lucid and polstar 2 can't afford it, and The people who can afford it typically don't want an EV as they are usually older and prefer a gas powered vehicle. Mainly the price is the thing that's keeping everybody away. However, after my internship with BMW, I plan to work with lucid through their summer internship. I hope to be a part of the change in this industry that can help bring this price down. I love what lucid is doing with the gravity, I'm so excited to hop on that.
@theoloplayer9468 congratulations on your internship. I'm interning with BMW this summer, but I'm always going to apply to Tesla when I can. I'll be 100% honest, Tesla is not my favorite company, however I cannot deny that their software is good. If Lucid can bring their price down though, I think people would prefer them over Tesla's other than the people who have like a cult following for it lol
So, I’m in the uk and we don’t get these, but a couple of thoughts: 1. Lucid will probably be doing pretty well if they can get the lucid gravity out since everyone wants SUVs now 2. They should definitely make a lucid air wagon, I see more taycan wagons than regular taycans here in the uk.
@@coreylawson332 ridiculous! Kia and Hyundai are doing $200 lease payments for their cars even the EV69 which is $60k. $500-$600 for this high end car is understandable but $800 is not at all
When you just showed all these cars side by side the Lucid definitely looks the best. It's just so organic looking. So smooth and friendly. It doesn't want to be sporty. It's silky smooth and soft. All attributes of comfort.
I've owned my Air GT since November 2022, absolutely love the car. Never had a major issue. Little stuff was addressed by OTA updates. I think most people are a sheep, they will do what they think the herd is doing. Thus, trucks and SuVs. While Porsche and Mercedes have already made a name for themselves, Lucid is too new. People want to be sure they are staying with the crowd's acceptance. Congrats on your new Lucid.
People are hesitant about lucid because they don't know if the company will be around in 5 or 10 years. Imagine can't servicing it or having no replacement parts if they go bankrupt.
Nice. I'm currently leasing an AWD Pure and I love it. The lease deals make them a great deal and they are an incredible car. Pull up in one of these, and not only do heads turn, but people walk up to you to tell you how awesome your car is and start asking questions about it. I get waives and thumbs up by other drivers all the time.
Don’t lie. Nobody has ever given a thumb up at a lucid air lol Also, drivers aren’t going to waive to you because you drive a lucid air. What planet do you live on that that would even be a possibility? 😂
@@jdawgspicemcgee No lie. The people come to you because they love your car. Otherwise, no one comes to you to talk badly about your car. The people took pictures of my car in a parking lot too since they surprised their community having someone drove Lucid.
I leased one and it is great. 18 months lease was less than a 36 mth lease. Software is a bit underwhelming, but it is a very good car. My range is 514 rated and i get 475 easily.
July lease deals for the Air Pure start at $549 a month and you can even get it lower if you find one on site an additional $4000 bonus credit right now.
I own a Lucid. Went from a 2022 S580 to Lucid. Best car I have ever owned. And I own a few cars, inclined a Ferrari. I get compliments all the time. I live in LA. Also I have the same issues, updates will fix it hopefully soon. Already contacted customer service, which they are phenomenal. Also the stereo sucks and are very low. I have the fully loaded one. Also no massage which makes zero sense for a $100k car.
Definitely think Lucid has a future. I checked out their dealership in NYC. I cant wait to see how their SUV will be like. Its their first attempt but I'm just waiting for a couple versions for me to get one. I think once the EV charging eco-system is increased all over the country is when people will buy EV's. Even Rivian having issues.
Amazing frunk and trunk, amazing mileage, looks incredible, spacious inside, good infotainment screen, plaid acceleration, and feels amazing to drive. Honestly top 3 cars on the market rn
I just picked mine up this week. Also got a Touring, a bit more options…and $5000 off for buying a car in stock. Eighteen month lease was also the kicker for me. Great review and agree with you on the good points and where it needs to improve.
The Play Stop thing is not a Bug. You just have to choose whether you are playing through Bluetooth directly or through Apple CarPlay. Just go to the bluetooth section and it will detect it.
I have owned my lucid air base model, for just over 7 months now, I would like to say it’s the best car I have ever owned, lucid will be everyone’s favourite car in near future, it’s totally worth for the money 💯
I did a build for the Lucid Air Touring and it came in substantially more than I car I chose over it - the BMW i5 M60. The Lucid had better range, more storage, and a beautiful interior. But, the BMW won in technology, the hands free driving at 85mph, the Bowers & Wilkins sound system, seating position, and just an overall better driving experience. Car Play is seamlessly integrated into BMW’s iDrive. The navigation in the heads up display works with the native app or Apple Maps. The digital key always works. They have used the same software in their ICE cars, so it’s well tested.
I can see how all those points you listed are valid - except the driving experience. the BMW i5 feels bigger than it is, like a 7 series. the Lucid feels smaller and more nimble.
I’ve seen one Lucid car in my life. During rush hour on a very busy hill street, it was dead in right lane. Pissed off a lot of people. 1/1 is a high ratio. The “gee whiz” stuff he points out are things I couldn’t care less about.
@@arsnv5164 it’s the best no doubt, in terms of efficiency , sustainable and range. We’re here not talking about the price. The cheaper model of lucid in coming years.
Luke, I didn’t even know this channel existed or that you moved to LA. 😅 Great pick up! I have a friend who just leased a Touring, too, and he loves it. Already took it on a 1200 mile road trip and said it was flawless and even had no issues with EA 😮. The engineering in these cars is really incredible and more people need to check them out. I hope the upcoming Gravity is a huge hit for them.
Love the Lucid. They have great support and because of this I expect they will take off. The past couple of years have been tough on everyone. Best EV on the market.
I have test driven the Lucid twice. Absolutely love the car appearance and performance. Can't speak to reliability. However, my concern is the viability of the company over the next few years. You can't run a successful automobile company selling 9,000 to 10,000 units a year. I do wish them success!
I leased a lucid grand touring and got a sick deal. Only $444 a month with 3k down 18months. It came out to be cheaper than a touring, no idea why they let that one go for so little but I snatched it up quick. Some quirks about the car that I don’t like but overall I like the car and is a great deal at that price
How so Men ? I pay 800 $ for Acura RDX here in Canada and it is slower and Avery week Gas fill is 80$ here in Ontario . Lucid is the Future . Im getting the Pure in Blue soon i hope ! No 150 $ Bucks oil Changes to anymore !
@@ivanronin8209 Canadian dollars are worth far less tho so that would only equal like $500 USD. Get a car with a proper v8 and just enjoy. You don’t wanna deal with electric, trust me. I doesn’t matter how much the money you save just waste it and burn as much gas as possible while you still have the chance.
Thanks for a very useful review. Great explanations of how car drives and rides. and a good overview of all the options on the screens. A beautiful vehicle inside and out. Now that Cory Steuben works there I think Lucid has a great future. On Sept 9, Peter did a tech update that was very impressive. I will test drive one tomorrow. Will be interesting to see how it compares to Teslas I have owned and my current main ride - a BMW iX.
Love Lucid styling, congratulations. Going by what EVs are going now a days, $850 is average. I have seen Merc EQS SUV 580 (2023) for as low as $710 recently in SoCal.
Why doesn’t anyone want one? Well, if you’re 6’2” or taller, getting in and out without hitting your head isn’t a major problem. A few of us tall guys were just talking about this at Cars & Coffee yesterday in Great Falls, VA.
Tesla has the same issue with the play button while using Bluetooth audio. If you're playing a song from the phone and it's continuously pausing, try playing it from the cars infotainment system. That should resolve the issue.
1. Great video 2. Lucid has been my new dream car since they came out 3. Leasing will always be stupid to me 4. I def can't afford $1400/mo to finance 🙃 but yes I think Lucid (and Rivian) is killing everyone right now. I personally don't care for SUVs. I'm a sedan guy and def will get my hands on a Lucid Air Pure one day. (unless Ford resurrects to make an EV sedan)
What people are spending on car leases right now blows my mind I’ll just stick with my 2015 until absolutely necessary. Car company’s have lost their minds…
The best looking car IMO: 1. Porsche Taycan 2. Lucid Air 3. BMW 4. Tesla 5. Mercedes In terms of interior quality: 1. Porsche Taycan 2. Lucid Air 3. Mercedes 4. BMW 5 Tesla Range, hands down, goes to Lucid any day. I’ve seen 500 of real world range testing, in the Grand Touring.
The configuration tool is not an issue with the car. It's an issue with the website. No lane keep is also not an issue with the car. It's just an option that is not available for the car you chose. The Lucid Air is the best electric vehicle on the planet by far.
Great video! I am heavily considering leasing one here in Texas, to replace my Model Y (financed). I don't need the Model Y's space and am not terribly keen on the vehicle, the only thing holding me back right now is that I can't trade in my Tesla. Did you have any problem getting home chargers installed and what does your car insurance look like?
Since I can qualify for $15000 in incentives, including the 7500 rebate, that has gotten me into getting a refreshed Model 3 lease for $231 per month for 36 months. Teslas seem like a mess to own, even though they have improved but I was quite pleased with the steering wheel being just like my logitech sim wheel, the car isn't too big or too small, and negligible maintenance. I might actually get one, OR hopefully spend $34K on a 2022 Maserati and hope it doesn't depreciate 20% after a year. OR a sensible 21' 540i or E350
@@aviadstark6215 I have been in the Ghiblis, Quattroporte and Levante and every year I get in one, they’ve improved and their new lineup with the MC20, Grecale, GT is stunningly great. Since they have been making the Ghibli from 2013 and refined all the bad stuff, the massive depreciation and it being relatively new makes it an interesting proposition.
@@kwsrchoudhury The formula is this: ((307 * 35)+(5,006)-(7500))/36. The $5006 is the due at signing which includes the first monthly payment and downpayment. The 7500 is the Oregon Charge Ahead Rebate I qualify for. That figure also include s the federal tax credit of 7500.
Air GT owner, Their sound system (even the 21 speaker version) leaves much to be desired. No bass response, and the speaker "buzz". Your speaker is not blown, it means the factory took a short cut when installing the speaker. My door speakers were the same way, and it too me and the tech tearing the front door assembly completely apart to find that the factory used electical tape on a hole that they should have used "metal tape" on. Once the metal tape was put into position, blown sound disappeared. But still very little bass response. :( Lane keeping, I keep it turned off all the time, it is constantly correcting you durng normal driving and it gets SO annoying. Apple Car play complaint....who cares, not at all important in the grand scheme of things. The connectivity of your carplay to the car is a software issue, mainly because the OS of the car is Android based, and that interfacing with IOS....well problems a-plenty. :( Backseat leg room, I agree with you here, I'm 6'9" and I have plenty of leg room behind my driving position. The super soft leather in the back really makes me wish it was in the front too, but I understand the need for durability in the front. However, Range is King for me, and I will gladly have my larger capacity battery over the 2 times I have had passengers in the back over the past year and a quarter. Range for me has consistantly been 470 miles on the 21" wheels. There are times on a full charge I will get 465 miles of range, but that can easily be made up with good driving. Stop being a leadfoot and your range will get better. Doing a review on the range and jumping on it all the time isn't a fair review, and then whining about the range later wishing it was more.....SMH. Overall I'm glad you are happy with your lease, and remember, you already know you are fast, you don't have to prove it! Range is King!
If you have Surreal Sound Pro subscription on your vehicle and it sounds like that, its a problem and you need to visit a service center. Otherwise, the base speakers sound like crap, I know because I've test driven plenty to do inspections on and Surreal Sound is a must for the best listening experience.
It has a modern day ford probe look to it. The EV market has definitely cooled off. We had a good number of lease return and trade-in Etrons that had to get wholesaled because their value had tanked.
A rattling subwoofer in a $95k vehicle? Sound is so important to me, I wouldn't be able to live with that! Then again it's a moot point since I could never afford one lol.
"Very Poor Advertising" Most people simply don't know they exists. In the end. I can safely say. "I've never seen a commerical, or advertisement for one"
No one is buying the Lucid air because it's expensive like in this video is geared towards people who make a lot of money then I can understand but for people who clearly don't make a lot of money which is majority of Americans , and does not seem practical to buy that car. But you can buy a Tesla for $20 to $30,000
I watch your other tech channel , big fan! I just found out that you are a car guy and computer geek like me! I hope you put some more content out on the car side!
It could be a perception issue. I've always thought they were far too expensive a purchase, much as most of Tesla's line up. where even the cheapest model is about 40K with a decent battery range.
18 months lease or 1.5years, then all those cars that are returned will be flooding the market and probably purchase one at less than half the cost of when they left Casa Grande Assembly Plant. Right now, you can get used Teslas in $20's. EVs will not keep its resale value compared to normal cars. So I guess I answered my own question. Leasing should be the way to go and if you want to buy one, buy used.
