Faster and Farther: Lucid Announces Performance and Range Versions of Lucid Air Dream Edition
Lucid Group has unveiled the limited-run Lucid Air Dream Edition, featuring two versions: Dream Edition Performance and Dream Edition Range. The Performance variant boasts a powerful 1,111 horsepower, while the Range variant provides 933 horsepower with a focus on maximizing distance. Initial evaluations indicate the Range version can achieve up to 517 miles on a single charge. Both models are priced at $169,000 and will begin customer deliveries later this year.
- Introduction of two distinct versions of Lucid Air Dream Edition enhances product appeal.
- Dream Edition Performance offers high performance with 1,111 horsepower.
- Dream Edition Range showcases an impressive range potential of up to 517 miles.
- Pricing at $169,000 may attract affluent customers seeking luxury EVs.
- EPA range certification for both models is pending.
- Potential delays in delivery might affect customer satisfaction.
NEWARK, Calif., Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, which is setting new standards with its advanced luxury EVs, today announced that the limited-run Lucid Air Dream Edition will be produced in two distinct versions – the Dream Edition Performance and the Dream Edition Range – each highlighting a different facet of this exceptional electric luxury sedan.
Dream Edition Performance will feature a powertrain optimized for speed and acceleration, with 1,111 horsepower. Dream Edition Range will deliver 933 horsepower while embodying Lucid's exacting focus on maximizing range1. EPA range certification is currently in process and will be announced for each version of the Dream Edition when complete. Although the official EPA ranges are not yet available, Lucid recently completed a real-world evaluation drive with Motor Trend. During the drive, a pair of Dream Edition Range cars drove from Los Angeles to San Francisco at highway speeds via central California, and then back across the San Francisco Bay to Lucid's global headquarters, traveling 445 miles on a single charge. Upon arrival, the cars displayed, respectively, 30 miles and 72 miles of charge remaining (for totals of 475 and 517 miles).
"As a technology company, we seek to exceed expectations and this is clearly evident with our Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance and Range variants," said Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Group. "I'm delighted to provide our Dream Edition customers with this additional choice and breadth of capabilities."
Lucid will be contacting Dream Edition reservation holders shortly to update their configuration with their preferred version, both of which remain at the fully-equipped price of
Dream Performance | Dream Range | |
Motors | Dual Motor, AWD | Dual Motor, AWD |
Power (total, F&R) | 1,111 hp | 933 hp |
Torque (total, F&R) | 1000+ Nm | 1000+ Nm |
0-60 mph | 2.5 sec | 2.7 sec |
Top speed | 168 mph | 168 mph |
Tires | Specially developed Pirelli P-Zero: 19" optional | Specially developed Pirelli P-Zero: 21" optional |
System voltage | 924V | 924V |
About Lucid Group
Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. The company's first car, Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design underpinned by race-proven technology. Featuring luxurious interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint, select models of Air are expected to be capable of a projected EPA estimated range of over 500 miles. Customer deliveries of Lucid Air, which will be produced at Lucid's new factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, are planned to begin in the second half of 2021.
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1 500+ projected range for Dream Edition Range based upon manufacturer's projected EPA estimated range when equipped with 19" wheels. Actual range will be dependent on many factors, including battery age, driving habits, charging habits, temperatures, accessory use, and other factors.
2 Final specifications will be confirmed prior to sale.
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