Lucid's Air Pure sedan was recently tested to be the most efficient production electric vehicle, able to squeeze more than 500 miles of range on a charge from a mere 84 kWh battery.
For comparison, the Tesla with the longest range on a charge is the Model S AWD, whose official 402-mile EPA estimate is achieved with a 100 kWh battery.
Lucid cites its advanced drivetrain and lightweight electric motors optimized for conversion efficiency as reasons for the record efficiency of its electric vehicles, and if its new Gravity SUV is any indication, it has a point. Its integrated drive units provide 670HP while weighing just 74kg (163 pounds), for instance.
The EPA just released the official Gravity range estimate, and it topped even Lucid's internal 440-mile mark. It now rates Lucid Gravity as the electric SUV with the longest range in its database, able to cover 450 miles of range on one charge of its comparatively small battery pack.
The "smaller, lighter, and higher technology battery pack means fewer precious metals and minerals, less energy to charge, less electricity consumed, less pressure upon the grid, and a lighter weight and more dynamic vehicle," tipped Lucid's Rowlinson when announcing the Gravity, and the company has seemingly delivered.
The next best electric SUV in terms of range in the EPA database is the Rivian R1T, which tops out at 420 miles but with a huge, nearly 150 kWh battery pack.
Lucid is now shipping the more expensive AWD GT edition of the Gravity, so chances are that the cheaper Touring version could go even further if it uses the same battery pack when it hits showrooms in 2025.
The Gravity is built on a modern and efficient 900V powertrain architecture, which allows for 200 miles of range to be added in 15 minutes on Tesla's new Superchargers with V4 cabinets.
Yes, Superchargers, as the Lucid Gravity is one of the first production models from third-party EV makers that has Tesla's NACS port built in, and on the correct rear left side at that.
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