Lucid Motors introduced that will probably be providing two variations of the Dream Version of its upcoming Air electrical sedan: now with over 1,000 hp of energy and one with over 500 miles of vary.
After some delays, Lucid is now sustaining its goal to start out deliveries of the Air, its first automobile, by the top of the 12 months.
The primary model of the Air was alleged to be the Air Dream Version, which had listed specs of 503 miles on a single cost, 1,080 hp, and 0-60 mph acceleration in 2.5 seconds.
Immediately, the automaker has introduced a slight change of plan.
Lucid now plans to supply two variations of the Dream Version, one centered on efficiency and the opposite one on vary:
“Dream Version Efficiency will characteristic a powertrain optimized for velocity and acceleration, with 1,111 horsepower. Dream Version Vary will ship 933 horsepower whereas embodying Lucid’s exacting deal with maximizing vary. EPA vary certification is presently in course of and might be introduced for every model of the Dream Version when full. Though the official EPA ranges aren’t but obtainable, Lucid not too long ago accomplished a real-world analysis drive with Motor Pattern. Through the drive, a pair of Dream Version Vary automobiles drove from Los Angeles to San Francisco at freeway speeds by way of central California, after which again throughout the San Francisco Bay to Lucid’s international headquarters, touring 445 miles on a single cost. Upon arrival, the automobiles displayed, respectively, 30 miles and 72 miles of cost remaining (for totals of 475 and 517 miles).”
Because the EPA hasn’t launched an official vary but, Lucid just isn’t confirming it, however it expects the Dream Version Vary to recover from 500 miles of vary on a single cost.
Listed below are all the opposite specs for the 2 variants:
| Dream Efficiency | Dream Vary | |
| Motors | Twin Motor, AWD | Twin Motor, AWD |
| Energy (whole, F&R) | 1,111 hp | 933 hp |
| Torque (whole, F&R) | 1000+ Nm | 1000+ Nm |
| 0-60 mph | 2.5 sec | 2.7 sec |
| High velocity | 168 mph | 168 mph |
| Tires | Specifically developed Pirelli P-Zero: 245/35 21” (F) and 265/35 21” (R) 19” elective | Specifically developed Pirelli P-Zero: 245/45 19” (F&R) 21” elective |
| System voltage | 924V | 924V |
Lucid notes that the introduced 500+ miles of projected vary for Dream Version Vary is predicated upon by itself EPA estimated vary when the automotive is supplied with 19” wheels.
Your precise vary can change primarily based on a myriad of things, together with driving habits, charging habits, temperatures, and so on.
Lucid launched a have a look at the brand new Air Dream Version badge with a “P” for “efficiency”:
And likewise an “R” for “vary”:
The automaker says that it’s going to quickly contact Dream Version reservation holders in regards to the new selection:
“Lucid might be contacting Dream Version reservation holders shortly to replace their configuration with their most well-liked model, each of which stay on the fully-equipped value of $169,000 ($161,500 after potential $7,500 US federal tax credit score)[1]. In September, Lucid will start internet hosting media excursions of its manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona, forward of buyer deliveries. Deliveries of each variations of the absolutely reserved Lucid Air Dream Version will start later this 12 months, with Lucid Air Grand Touring following shortly thereafter.”
Lucid has beforehand disclosed that reservations for the Dream Version are offered out, and it plans to supply about 500 of them earlier than transferring manufacturing to inexpensive variations of the Air electrical sedan.
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