charger, making it the “fastest-charging electric
vehicle ever ofered” and serving let another
blow to Tesla. As consumers are more conscious
of their time and range than ever before,
these igures will be most welcome. The model
irst premiered back in 2016, and very little has
changed since then, with the EV retaining its
distinctive wraparound front light bar, using a
‘microlens array’ system that features thousands
of digitally controlled ‘light channels’, and thanks
to the model’s long, low silhouette, overhangs
and curved edges, the Air lives up to its name
and ofers aerodynamic eiciency, evident
when compared to similar-spec models from
other auto manufacturers.
IT’S WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE THAT
COUNTS
In describing the interior of the Lucid Air, the
company makes a bold statement: “Cabin?
More like a mansion.” The interior has been
designed to ofer a light, airy feel, featuring
thin window pillars and a glass roof that’s
reminiscent of a Tesla. Each trim level comes
with ive seats as standard, but it’s possible
to swap out the rear seats for two ‘executive’-
style chairs as an optional upgrade, making it
the ideal choice for business. A 34-inch curved
screen is included in the front of the cabin and
you’d be forgiven for thinking that it loats. It
ofers 5K display quality, rivaling most in-home
cinema systems, and features a retractable
‘pilot panel’ touchscreen which allows the
drier to control systems and functions such as
climate control, battery performance, and in-
car entertainment, ideal for those long state-to-
state journeys.