It is often served as the most formidable competitor that could stand in Tesla’s way: Lucid Motors. Also American, this manufacturer aims to develop high-end and very exclusive 100% electric cars. The project has already been implemented sedan Air, produced from 2021. Thanks to its elegant design, a range of more than 800 kilometers (according to the American EPA cycle) and advanced level 4 autonomous driving system (Dream Drive Pro), The brand’s first model is far from devoid of arguments against Tesla’s Model S, which it directly targets. But we know it well today rescue manufacturers in SUVstherefore, it became imperative for Lucid to position itself in this thriving category.

Lucid Gravity, a new rival to the Tesla model

The manufacturer used the Los Angeles Auto Show to introduce its second model: Gravity. Teased for several months, this The full-size SUV takes direct aim at the Tesla Model X, Rivian R1T and Cadillac Escalade iQ. Like the Lucid Air, it has a flowing silhouette and a very refined sporty style. It is also based on the in-house LEAP platform, which, like the Air, maximizes the comfort of living and the volume of the load : comfortable accommodation There are 7 people on board, and up to 3172 liters of luggage with the rear seats folded! Its front trunk (frunk in English) is even cut out so that two people can sit there when the vehicle is stationary. Original, but really necessary?

800 hp, autonomy 708 km

On board, the design of the instrument panel and speedometers resembles in the i-Cockpit…Peugeot. Gravity has a really small diameter handlebar digital panel located high (34 inches!), typical for Peugeot of the last 10 years! Another 12.3-inch screen is located in the center of the cabin for access to entertainment information.

Lucid obliges, the interest of this new Gravity also lies in its technical part: the electric motors that drive it must offer up to 800 hp, enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. On the battery side, Lucid doesn’t list capacity, but it does range up to 708 kilometers ! Thanks to its 900 V architecture, it will allow charging up to 300 kW ! This is expected to happen in 2024, first in the United States and the Gulf states, then in Europe. Call price? 80,000 USD minimums…

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