CEO of LUCID is the former long time chief engineer of Tesla who engineered all of the current Tesla cars. He was the brains behind Tesla and you can see that in how efficient, powerful and small the motors of LUCID cars are among other clever details.

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

CEO Peter Rawlinson was Tesla's VP of engineering during the Model S design but left soon after the car was designed over reported tension w/ Tesla management. Before Tesla Rawlinson was chief engineer at the Lotus sports car company. He was there during the original Tesla Roadster project that Lotus built. A degreed mechanical engineer in the UK he had designed his own race cars after graduating before going to work for Jaguar. People always mention Rawlinson working at Tesla, but he is a dyed-in-the-wool car guy, with roots on the racetrack. He built a team of dedicated car guys at Lucid. That's why Lucids perform, handle, and ride so well.

@sunnyvalentino

Жыл бұрын

@Bill Kerr thanks for that. The guy is brilliant and it shows in Lucid. Lotus cars are the best handling cars I've ever driven, the fact that he could go from that to pioneering/leading electric motor development is impressive.

@wizzyno1566

Жыл бұрын

No he didnt. He engineered a bit of the S at the start. He had nothing to do with the X or the 3 or the Y.

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

@@sunnyvalentino If you haven't see it, chedk out the Lucid Motors channel here on youtube. Their Tech Talk series features detailed discussions of Lucid's technology. Rawlinson is a real pro and is deeply devoted to the success of the EV revolution.

@blakespringpasturemortimer9168

Жыл бұрын

@@wizzyno1566 Rawlinson did not engineer "a bit" of the Model S. Tesla's own press release when it hired him said he was the Chief Engineer of the Model S project, responsible for all aspects of bringing the car to market. Rawlinson's name is on 70 Tesla patents. Musk's name is on 0. Also, if you look up "Car & Driver" and "Motor Trend" articles from the 2011 L.A. Auto Show at which the Model S was publicly premiered, you'll see that Peter Rawlinson was identified as the Chief Engineer of the car and was also the man on the podium presenting the car to the press. This "Rawlinson was just a minor chassis engineer" nonsense is just another of Musk's lies to inflate himself at the expense of others who make him feel threatened.

I like how the Lucid Air looks futuristic without trying too hard to look futuristic.

@markplott4820

Жыл бұрын

Looocid Air looks like a 1997 BUICK .

@NeistMKII

Жыл бұрын

@@markplott4820 hmm i didn't know a 1997 buick had giant screens 🤔

@markplott4820

Жыл бұрын

@@NeistMKII - they had LARGE Touchscreens in Cadillac LHS concept in 2000's . also had Camera Stalks and small Display for Right / Left cameras. but NEVER made it into , Production Vehicles way later. the SOFTWARE in the Looocid is also, OUTDATED.

@NeistMKII

Жыл бұрын

fr tho lucid air software is dated teslas is like a whole couple gens ahead and also i didnt know that concept cads had big screens n stuff

@markplott4820

Жыл бұрын

@@NeistMKII - Looocid motors is FCUKED.

Lucid air is well balanced between performance, comfort, range, luxury, charging. Take Lucid over other cars. Best review and brief comparison among other youtubers.

It’s definitely better than Tesla

@welsh2266

Жыл бұрын

But better than the eqs? Mmmm

@ruhaan6216

Жыл бұрын

@@welsh2266 Definitely looks 100x better

@1ronEntertainment

Жыл бұрын

Better than a tesla, but also $120,000 more than my model 3. No car is worth that much money.

@Superman-xr1oh

Жыл бұрын

@@1ronEntertainment People bought the Plaid for more than that 🤷🏻‍♂️

@1ronEntertainment

Жыл бұрын

@@Superman-xr1oh Plaid is cheaper, better value, but still not worth it imo

Loving the Lucid for my taste. It’s honestly astonishing to think that there 1st act is this good. It seems they are establishing quite a brand quickly. I have sat in both options of the rear seats and agree that the foot well is a must for me (if I ever sit in back…which I don’t 😁). Thanks for a honest review from a car enthusiast 👍

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback as well!

@kalmmonke5037

Жыл бұрын

@@MilesPerHr try aptera, nimbus, gmat43, lotus emira/evora/exige/elise

Great job, I loved the POV review. I dig the look in and out, I really think Lucid nailed it and would choose the Air over any of the other cars you mentioned. I hope to one day own one... if finances pan out to do so responsibly. It looks like you were in So-Cal doing that drive. Well done review... a drivers luxury sedan, can't wait to drive one myself. Happy New year!

Man that jump from 60-90 is so insane it made me feel like I was driving it smile on my face an all 😁

Had my Air GT for 2 weeks now, and for the most part I think you gave this a fair eval. Me personally, I wanted to stand apart from the "Tesla me too" crowd, and I also was looking at the EQS, but the styling just didn't do it for me. I have been driving EV's since 2012 and before had one of the first Prius's in Jan. 2004, so for me it has always been about range, not how fast I can go. I love the smooth comfortable ride, but know if I need it, this has what it takes to get me there FAST. Your eval of the front seats I think is unfair, the Lucid has so many custom adjustments for the mid back, side adjustment, thigh adjustment, heat and vented, coupled with the full seat message functions (Both front seats) and head rest, and (I'm 6'9") that riding a long distance will not be an issue what so ever. Now to be fair, there are some things I do not like that I may have to get used to or put up with, like opening the glovebox. While that is a neat novelty feature, in the real world, having to navigate to the home screen to open it blows. I have found, and this could be that the car is so far behind in the updates (did 10 updates last night 1/23/23) that while driving I needed to adjust the passenger side mirror, but while driving that mirror wasn't available to adjust for some reason. Hoping that gets fixed real soon. Overall I really like this car, it does turn a lot of heads and for now it is very exclusive. There are only a handful of them in the city I live. I'm on a quest to get Electrifiy America to allow me to build some inner city charging stations, but that has proven to be a really slow process.

LET'S GOOOOO LUCID FAMILY 🙋‍♂️❤🥳🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉😁👍🕺🕺🕺🕺💎💎💎💎💎

Stunning vehicle, inside and out.

I would go Lucid for range and it looks great to me... and BMW i7 because it just that good... LOL

I saw one of these on the road in Atlanta on Sunday. They looks pretty dope!

Very unique design! I like it.

The Lucid Air is easy on my eyes but lighter paint colors highlight the panel gaps, especially around the trunk. In dary colors the overall design is very elegant. I'm still giving th nod to the Tesla Model S. All Tesla's have the Big T's charging infrastructure as standard equipment and this winter reveals how important that is. Thank you, Miles. 👍👍

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

Can't underestimate that Supercharger Network, I agree Edd.

I LOVE THIS CAR…JUST EPIC

The styling looks like a futuristic Lincoln Continental concept from the mid 90s. However in person it's beautiful

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is hard to explain to people the difference between how the car looks on video or in photos and the impression that it _always_ makes in person. Wherever I go people stop, stare, take photos, ask questions, or just say _Nice Car_ ! It truly is striking.

Holy cow....3.1 seconds??? That must've been a massive rush!!! 😂 Loved the sound it made too!! I remember back in the 70's my boyfriend's dad had a Corvette with a 427 under a custom hood, and when he punched it you could hear the secondary gears kick in and throw you back in the seat as it took off!! Such a blast!!!! I think the Lucid's a beautiful car!! I like your test drive better than Motorweek's!!

Lucid is amazing car i love lucid

I love the sound of this car, not gonna lie. More EVs need to sound like this.

MPH, this is a great POV review on the Lucid Air GT. I love the style of the Lucid Air which is unique. Well done!

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Hector!

I’d pick, and did pick the GT. Take delivery on the 19th and I cannot wait!!

Been waiting for this, cant wait to watch it.

Great review. Inspiring car.

Am I the only one who take big attention to the turn signal ? Ahahah I mean some are so satisfying

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

That's why I do the demo! Some are great, some are super annoying 😆

Lucid is above all EVs!

Nah that double display review camera is insane that’s amazing

awesome car, just worried aboud lucid and the financial part. rly hope they stay in buissenes and doing well. its a completle different car compared to model s plaid, the interriour is so much better in a lucid

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (assets over half a Trillion dollars) owns 60% of Lucid. Lucid is part of a Saudi national priority project to establish green tech manufacturing. With Lucid representing less than 0.3% of the PIF's holdings it is no burden for them to see that the company is fully funded. Daily share price means nothing to them. They are building a car company and have patience. Lucid today has cash on hand to work through 2023 as they finish their 2.7 million square foot factory expansion and prepare to roll out their next vehicle, a higher volume 3-row SUV that they call Gravity in 2024

@Apemania69

Жыл бұрын

@@Miata822 nice, thanks for the quick insight. now i have lucid on my radar es well when it comes to stock :D

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

@@Apemania69 I do hold LCID but it is a long-term investment and price has been highly volatile. Be sure to review the "Investor Presentation" on their IR page before considering an investment. It is important to have realistic expectations.

the amount of high end cars you see on this road is actual crazy... but the answer you question of wich car, i will choose the lucid in many ways

I think it is better looking than the EQS.

Good video. What would I choose? Well, my Air GT was delivered in April. I love it. I enjoy spirited driving on engaging roads. The real game changer for me is that the Air GT has enough real-world battery and efficiency to make long trips at Texas highway speed and the handling to enjoy those fun roads when I get there. From my DFW home I have visited both the Ozarks and the Colorado Rockies. Yes, the GT is costly, but the Touring version (shipping now) has the same interior quality, 620hp (plenty), more range than any Tesla, and is about the same price as a base Model S (with any paint or upholstery option). The Touring also has a deeper rear seat footwell than the GT. *NOTE- You misstated the Air Pure base price. Today it starts at $87,400 ($17,000 less than a base Model S but with more range)

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

Great feedback as an owner, thanks!

@markplott4820

Жыл бұрын

Computer HARDWARE & Software really SUCKS the BIG one. Loocid Air is not even ADAS LEVEL 1, Tesla FSD v11.3 is Already LEVEL 3. let that SINK in.

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

@@markplott4820 Well, enjoy your Tesla, but you overstate its capabilities. There are many reasons I didn't choose a Tesla. Near the top of that list is the company's many loud rude fans and the reputation they bring to the brand. I love driving and don't want a computer to do it for me. My Lucid has very good adaptive cruise that I use. It does have a self-piloting system that will keep it in its lane with no input from me. I've tried it a few times and it works well, but I seldom turn it on. I am more aware of my surroundings if I'm actually doing the steering myself.

@markplott4820

Жыл бұрын

@@Miata822 - TESLA Autopilot FSD v11.3 outperforms every OEM product , in PERFORMANCE & Capability. even IF you Dont activate FSD , TESLA still Collects DATA from over 4+ Million vehicles and over 400,000+ Active FSD users. TESLA only have 1 accident in more than 3.5 Million miles, Loocid and other OEMs not even Close. NAT AVG 1 Accident in 400k . let that SINK in.

@markplott4820

Жыл бұрын

@@Miata822 - Loocid Air is FLACCID , limp , soft, and ineffective.

How does camera are filming at the top of the car

I love Lucid. I’ve invested in the company. But I don’t necessarily like that you have to look down at the second screen. I also haven’t had the chance to get in one yet though.

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

I have a significant investment in Lucid and an Air GT. I can tell you without hesitation that I highly recommend a test drive if it is in your range. If not, well, it may spoil you for anything else. The lower screen is very useful, especially for parking in tight spot while using the overhead view. Adjusting seat bolsters, mirrors, or scheduling updates you do while parked. Beyond that you seldom use it while driving, but it is very handy for the passenger to use if they want to pull up certain music, search for a restaurant, etc. The retracting screen is a clever feature that I only used to show off to visitors. It has little utility.

15:19 The RS6 in the side mirror trying to keep-up 😂

@gamelauncher9821

Жыл бұрын

I saw it glad I wasn’t the only one😂

please we need the i4 edrive without sound drive test

The panel gap on the trunk is wild

I like Lucid but that trunk panel gap would drive me insane

I would choose lucid

Lucid all the way !

Lucid definitelyi has a bigger statement on the street than Tesla Model S. This car is gorgeous in person.

100% Lucid!!

I think the EQS is more Luxurious but since the Grand Touring has 500 miles of range. That negates alot of that other stuff. IMO.

Nice EV car, I like it!

Owned model s(not plaid), recently switched to lucid, the ride quality and handling of lucid is much superior. Also test drive EQS, the ride is too soft plus the interior lighting of different colors feels like driving a night club.

I think it is really good.

Great

Are these on mass production? If not, I'll be interested to see the level of QC.

@B4R0N.

Жыл бұрын

They are.

@blakespringpasturemortimer9168

Жыл бұрын

We took delivery of a Model S Plaid (a replacement for our 2015 Model S P90D) in August 2021. We took delivery of our Lucid Air Dream Performance in December 2021. The Lucid was production car No. 154. The Plaid was delivered with several more defects than the Lucid. The three Lucid defects -- loose rear license plate holder, misaligned trunk lid, loose weatherstripping on trunk lid -- were fixed quickly by Lucid with home visits. Some of the Plaid defects -- steering yoke scuffing against steering column, right outside review mirror not securely attached to car, rubber grommets coming off trunk lid studs, and defective driver air bag (that took two replacements to fix) -- were fixed with a combination of home and shop visits. Some of the Plaid defects -- misaligned body panels, misaligned interior trim pieces, and protective film ahead of rear wheels and behind door handles being noticeably yellow against the white car -- are just something we are going to live with, having gotten used to Tesla assembly quality after seven years of owning Teslas. Now, over a year later and with around 15,000 miles on both cars, the Plaid has developed body squeaks and groans, while the Air remains as quiet and solid as a rock.

@Leszlig

Жыл бұрын

@@blakespringpasturemortimer9168 Thank you for sharing your insights! Im in a country where Hybrids are super hot and popular, in recent times, we've seen many new EV offerings so it'll be interesting to see how those play out! Im currently happy with my BMW but would love to potentially have an EV as a secondary car one day!

can you do 80s and 90s cars too?

I have a question, if the car have an accident and become upside down, what will happen to the glass roof?

MPH - Tesla model S PLAID outclasses the Loocid Air . PLAID = 200+ mph w/ CC brakes , 1200+ HP , 1000+ lb Torque and 0 - 60 under 1.889 seconds and 1/4 mile under 8.889 sec. Unplugged Performance even sells the APEX Tesla PLAID for even more PRFORMANCE.

I considered all of the cars you mentioned. The Audi RS and Taycan have too little range. I hate the way the EQS looks and the interior looks like a casino. The Plaid is so, so fast but the interior is not nice enough for the category. I agree that the Lucid is the overall winner and that’s why I’m getting one!

If you love the GT, wait until the Lucid Sapphire comes out!

MPH - TESLA model S has Superior CARBON - CERAMIC Performance brakes , which Recently set a LAP Record @ Nuramburing with NEW Brakes & UPDATED Software allowing TOP SPEED of 200+ mph , just on STOCK Street Tires (Michelin PS45).

One day my Lucid investment will pay for my lucid car in sha Allah, God willing

Looks like a great car.....but...It will be interesting to see how many are actually sold in five years.

Inside is all luxury.

How tall are you?

0:52 did he say those vents were to ‘cool the headlights’?

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

Yes. It's part of the design, per Lucid.

No Bumpers? A fender bender will set you back by 30k?

This or EQS??

idk why so many people dont like the outside. I think it looks sick.

Lucid Air Sapphire is now my dream vehicle, sorry Tesla Model S Plaid, Elon Musk needs to upgrade you but until then, Lucid it is.

Love the interior but not really a fan of the rims. Other than that it looks amazing

Figure allot of Lucid owners will just unscrew and remove the sun visors.

Please review camaro zl1

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

Would love to! Hard to find one 😔

You should pov drive a Smart Fortwo 😂

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

Ha! That would be fun

I want this

Lucid lucid lucid...

the literal only thing I like about his car is the excessive use of alcatara inside.

intersting Car

thanks for posting this. I got to test drive it at the Boston studio on new years and have to say it's the most luxurious EV ive seen. still too expensive

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Everything in this segment just feels overpriced. $20-30K cheaper (closer to an S-Class), this would be a knockout.

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

@@MilesPerHr The 620hp Air Touring, essentially the same car -200hp and a smaller battery (deeper footwell) is in fact $31,000 less costly than the GT. Still has faster charging and more range than any Tesla. you should try to get one to test.

@crazyhorse101

Жыл бұрын

@@MilesPerHr I just test drove the Lucid Touring at Lucid's HQ and it is a fantastic car. Even though it theoretically packs less HP than the GT, going into the Sprint mode and hitting the accelerator feels like I'm riding a rocket ship. In almost every other aspect, the Touring is basically the same as GT. So the price is right if you are not looking to take your vehicle drag racing. I personally have the Pure reserved as I just want a cool looking everyday driving machine and at that $80k price point, I think the Air Pure will deliver exactly that.

Is it more luxury that full option bmw i7?

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

Waiting to drive that to say for sure, but based on the new 760i I drove, the materials in this Lucid are higher quality

@Jotek58

Жыл бұрын

@MilesPerHr what about comfort and equipment?

@josephquinto5812

Жыл бұрын

@@Jotek58 The audio system in the i7 is much better, and you can get more rear seat amenities and comfort in the BMW.

@Jotek58

Жыл бұрын

@@josephquinto5812 I know that

@josephquinto5812

Жыл бұрын

@@Jotek58 Then why are you asking all these questions? lol

MPH - Recently , TESLA reduced the Weight & Thickness of its Glass Roof on all 2023 models , while Increasing NVH and Superior UV/IR Filtering and Standard TINTING.

MPH - Electric cars were ALWAYS king of Speed & Acceleration. ever since 1880 to about 1910 ELECTRIC cars came in FIRST, Second , sometimes Third in CAR races with GAS cars. it was not until much LATER , when GAS cars got the Electric Starter motor, did they become RELIABLE. Imagine in 2023 if your gas car had to be HAND cranked every morning ?

I like this & consider buy Lucid Air GT EV car.

MPH - in a Cannon ball run TEST , the TESLA PLAID won , over the Looocid Air. TESLA model S LR also won the 3000 mile Road trip Challenge. TESLA model S PLAID is a Superior CANYON CARVER than Looocid Air.

Its a car that cost 250k to build that you get for 140k. It should be good. Unfortunately the Pure will break Lucid, it will never turn a profit at the current price.

LUCID needs to build a SUV version of this sedan

@CK-1000

Жыл бұрын

They are. The Lucid Gravity SUV will be revealed soon.

Nonsense, the most luxurious EV is the BMW i7, driven both cars and got the i7, doesn’t have the range and as fast as the Lucid, but inside, the Licid looks like a Chrysler and i7 is another world of quality.💥💥

MPH - Good luck ever try to get Looocid Air do a Unprotected LEFT turn - Chuck Cook style, it simply Cannot.

What is your car??

Please if you haven’t look at this car in red I don’t like red cars but WOW

The Lucid is the only non-mass-produced brand I like as an EV. Otherwise, I'll take an Audi E-tron. The rest, eh, ok but they just took what they had and made them an EV until they could redesign it. Tesla is Tesla, if I wanted a Toyota Camary/Ford Taurus of the EV world without the fit, finish and reliability of said brands.

Like the interior, not a fan of the exterior design.

I feel like it's from space

Awesome car, but the Lucid still suffers from fit/finish issues. Not for long, hopefully. At present, the i7 is the king of EV luxury.

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to driving the i7 soon to compare

I would say that this is the number 1 lux EV of the World for now.

@caleb9231

Жыл бұрын

Mercedes EQS is far more luxurious.

@alengreen589

Жыл бұрын

@@caleb9231 thats a good point, thanks.

@ruhaan6216

Жыл бұрын

@caleb9231 yeah but this at least looks a lot better

@alengreen589

Жыл бұрын

@@ruhaan6216 thats also a good point.

@Jotek58

Жыл бұрын

@@caleb9231 or bmw i7

IF I had the money.. I would've gone for Audi, Benz or... why not Taycan? Tesla's are super fast, but I don't think the build quality (both exterior & interior) & the ride comfort is the same level as others - like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche

@athix2

Жыл бұрын

I think tesla need to improve their quality, aswell as enterogate the tech with designer, I feel like the design of the tesla is a bit in the lower side.

@ViciousFirearms

Жыл бұрын

Yup, tesla and tesla owners seem to think they're luxury but it's the exact opposite

@MusclesAVS

Жыл бұрын

@@ViciousFirearms I've owned everything. The Model S is luxury. It has features the German automakers haven't even begun to approach.

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

I was planning to get a Taycan Turbo, excellent brakes and turn-in. The Air GT was faster, quicker, very good turn in, pretty good brakes, but with vastly more range & comfort. If i wanted a track/hoon only car I would wait for the electric 718, but for practical real-world use with plenty of fun on tap, well, you simply cannot beat the Lucid. Besides, my wife likes to ride in it 🙂 Only regret, wish I had waited for the 1050hp GT Performance, not that I'll ever need that power.

Only thing I don’t like about ev just imagine during the lockdown and every one had one they will shut you down like they can your power besides all that there expensive in my opinion and gas station are hectic nowadays can only imagine charging stations and families with more then 2 cars what we’re gonna do have extension cords running to the road those are my questions and they are nice cars just out of my range

Wow

Way better than the Tesla

Its worth buying one?

@user-wo5cs6cv6z

Жыл бұрын

no.

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

If you're excited about this segment, it's my favorite right now. Personally, this whole segment feels $20-30K too expensive, but if you want genuine luxury, a great ride, and awesome range, this is my pick.

EV Sedans don’t have the classic shape because there no “overhangs.”

MPH - in AUDIO Tests , the TESLA (FREE) Permium audio is BETTER and outperforms Loocid , BOSE, DOLBY, B&O , and Watkins & Bowers.

Tesla is the one I would get

Audi etron GT

Given Tesla's continued poor build quality despite building cars for 15 years now, poor quality materials, and being fairly unreliable, I'm gonna go with the Lucid for this one. The Lucid CEO is an engineer who spent a significant portion of his career working as the lead engineer for Lotus, then was poached by Tesla to run their flagship Model S program, which he did for 3 years, before leaving to start Lucid and do it all better than everyone else. The lucid has significantly better range, better build quality, better materials, better design, better comfort, better drag coefficient...it's just better all the way around. The only real part they're lagging in is software, but that's constantly being updated OTA and I have no doubt they're going to get there. And did I mention the range? If you go with the 19" wheels, it's got 516 miles of range!!!

MPH - both Chrome trim and Piano Black are OUTDATED to be used in Autos. same goes for TWO tone Roof and Body. makes Loocid Air look Already OUTDATED.

The panel gaps look so bad.

@vipinnair1991

Жыл бұрын

@Jonny I never compared to Tesla or said Tesla has no issues. This was for the Lucid Air, right?

Oh, you haven't tried the Mercedes EQS yet ... 😉

@ruhaan6216

Жыл бұрын

He literally has

@MilesPerHr

Жыл бұрын

I have - feel free to check out the review. Looks terrible, interior doesn't measure up, range and power and less than this.

@SwiftHDX

Жыл бұрын

@@MilesPerHr First reviewer to openly admit it looks terrible, THANK YOU!

I wanna like it but the exterior looks is just a huge turn-off.. And of the mentioned competitors, I'd take the Audi E-tron GT.

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

See and drive the Lucid in person first. Video and images don't do it justice.

@dcDOC19

Жыл бұрын

@@Miata822 That’s fair.