2027 Lucid AirMotorTrendWillis KuelthauWed, September 16, 2026 at 12:15 AM UTCAdd us on Google2027 Lucid AirMotorTrend - MotorTrendBeautiful, practical designShockingly good to driveIndustry-leading efficiencyOccasional software glitchesErgonomic quirksPricey upper trimsThe 2027 Lucid Air continues to set the bar for electrified excellence. Its combination of long range, inspired performance, and thoughtful design is hard to match. It isn't perfect, and the major players have closed some ground with competitors like the BMW i5 and Audi A6 E-Tron.AdvertisementAdvertisementStill, as electric luxury sedans grow more common, perhaps the best compliment we can pay the Lucid Air is this: There's nothing quite like it.Image shown is last year model. This page will be updated with photos as information becomes available.What's NewNew Stealth & Sound package (available on Pure trim) bundles dark exterior accents with 21-speaker premium sound.What We ThinkTwo figures tell the story of the Lucid Air: It's both the most efficient vehicle on the road and the fastest we've ever tested. Those are remarkable achievements, but we're most impressed by a third: It accomplished both while being brilliant to drive.AdvertisementAdvertisementIn case you can't tell, we quite like this car. That doesn't mean it's perfect, though. Our long-term test car had its fair share of glitches and issues (though most were fixed under warranty). The base sound system isn't great, and the auto-brake hold system makes odd noises. Lucid has responded with software updates and feature tweaks, but the Air remains in some ways a work in progress.Those hiccups mean the Air may won't be for everyone—but for the right buyer, this is a car like no other. In the city, it's a sumptuous luxury cruiser that turns heads on the street. On a canyon road, it drives like a true sport sedan. If you're willing to pony up a quarter of a million dollars, Sapphire trims will dust Corvettes and Porsches at the track.But even in base Pure trim, the Air is easy to live with. Rear doors open extra wide, and the dash includes thoughtful physical controls to complement the touchscreen. The Air's range, efficiency, and power may stand out on paper, but it's the details that shine through in person. In an increasingly crowded field of luxury EVs, the Air is worth experiencing.Top-Ranked Competitors:Porsche TaycanBMW i5Mercedes-Benz EQS-ClassAudi A6 E-TronMotorTrend TestedThe 2027 Lucid Air comes in four flavors, which are primarily delineated by motor and battery configurations.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe value buy is the Air Pure, which uses a single electric motor to power the rear wheels. Power output checks in at 430 hp and 406 lb-ft, which is good for a 0–60 sprint of 4.2 seconds in MotorTrend testing. We were impressed by how well the Pure kept up with its AWD stablemates.The first is the Air Touring, which steps up to 620 hp and 885 lb-ft. Two motors send power to all four wheels, and 60 goes by in well under four seconds.The Air Grand Touring keeps the dual-motor setup but cranks power up to 819 hp and 885 lb-ft. That's rarefied air, but we found the Grand Touring equally impressive in daily livability as a long-term tester. When we last put the Grand Touring through its paces on our track, it had slightly less power, but it still blasted to 60 mph in three seconds flat.You'd think that would be enough, but apparently Lucid took the existence of the now-discontinued Tesla Model S Plaid personally. Its answer is the Lucid Air Sapphire, which adds a third motor for a ludicrous output of 1,234 hp and 1,430 lb-ft. With sticky track tires, the Sapphire is the fastest car MotorTrend has ever tested over both the 0–60 sprint and the standing quarter mile. Unlike the Plaid, it's also seriously impressive around a track.Charging and RangeIf the 2027 Lucid Air's speed doesn't impress you, its range will. The Air's efficiency figures are as good as it gets, and every model is rated for over 400 miles of driving range.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Pure trim employs the smallest battery pack of the lot (84 kWh). According to the EPA, that's good for 420 miles between charges. In our range test at a constant speed of 70 mph, the Air Pure managed 313 miles. Although that's less than official estimates, it remains an impressive standard. Fast charging peaks at 250 kW, and we added 148 miles of range in 15 minutes at a DC station. That's impressive and means charge stops will be slightly quicker on long highway journeys.The Touring trim ups the ante with a 92-kWh battery pack, which adds another 11 miles of EPA-estimated range. Like the Pure, the Touring charges at a maximum rate of 250 kW.The long-distance champ is the Grand Touring, which can travel a whopping 480 miles between charges thanks to its 118-kWh battery. At 300 kW, the Grand Touring also boasts the quickest charge times.Stick with 19-inch wheels on the Air Grand Touring instead of 20s or 21s, and the range jumps to 512 miles.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Air Sapphire uses the same battery pack as the Grand Touring, but the extra motor means that range falls back to 427 miles.Safety Ratings and FeaturesAccording to the NHTSA, the Lucid Air is as safe as they come: Last year's model earned perfect scores across the board for a five-star overall rating.Most—but not all—active safety aids come standard. That includes automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, driver attention monitors, and a blind-spot display.The remaining features are bundled into Lucid's DreamDrive Pro package, which is only available on Touring trims and above. The package includes:AdvertisementAdvertisementSemi-autonomous drive assistsStop-and-go traffic assistADAS and LiDAR hardware for future-proof self-driving capabilityCurb rash avoidance alertCargo Space and Interior RoomThe cabin of the 2027 Lucid Air is generally comfortable, but it varies slightly from trim to trim. Compared to the base model, Grand Touring and Sapphire trims have a slightly higher floor in the rear seat to fit the larger battery pack.Buyers also have a choice of roof. The Air Pure comes with a conventional metal roof, but Touring and Grand Touring trims offer the option of an expansive glass canopy. The glass roof is stunning, but be advised: It gets hot, and it creates some ergonomic challenges for taller drivers.Cargo capacity is another strength. The Air has more total cargo capacity than a Mercedes-Benz EQS-Class, and that's before you count the Air's useful 10.0-cubic-foot frunk. It's far more practical than conventional sedans like the BMW i5.TechnologyInfotainmentThe Lucid Air's cockpit has no shortage of screens. On the dash, a sweeping 34.0-inch panel includes the driver's instrument cluster as well as a central infotainment touchscreen. Below is a 12.5-inch screen controlling HVAC and vehicle functions. For those who prefer a less screen-heavy setup, the lower Pilot Panel will retract into the dash at the touch of a button (revealing an extra storage cubby).AdvertisementAdvertisementLucid's software comes with seven years of included navigation as well as wireless compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Music streaming apps will run natively, and the system receives over-the-air updates (which is good, because it had a few glitches in our tester).Other standard tech features include:Wireless chargingAutomatic parking assist360 cameraSound SystemStandard nine-speaker audioOptional 21-speaker premium audio with Dolby AtmosValueStandard FeaturesWhen moving up the trim levels of the Lucid Air, most of your money goes toward the powertrain. The base 2027 Air Pure is well-equipped with leatherette seating, heated front seats, driver memory settings, and three-zone automatic climate control.AdvertisementAdvertisementStill, if all-out luxury is the goal, there are a few upgrades left on the options list. These include:20-way ventilated massaging front seatsHeated rear seatsPower rear sunshadesSoft-close doorsHeated windshield wipersRecommended TrimEvery trim of the 2027 Lucid Air is enjoyable, and the Sapphire will certainly earn bragging rights at the dragstrip. For most drivers, though, we'd stick to the simple Air Pure.The Air's best attributes are thoughtful design, excellent driving dynamics, and a winning long-range powertrain. The Pure has plenty of all three. It's more than quick enough for everyday use, and 420 miles is more range than most EVs on the market. We'd spend some of the savings on the upgraded sound system, which is well worth the price.