The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring trim – above the Touring however beneath the high-performance Sapphire – is about to obtain some updates, and its EPA-rated vary is lastly out there.
For starters, you must know that the Grand Touring is the Air’s strongest mannequin exterior of the tri-motor Sapphire. It delivers 819 horsepower and begins at $111,475, together with vacation spot. For 2024, the Grand Touring improves by including the Sapphire’s new warmth pump for higher chilly efficiency. Lucid says the EPA’s electrical vary take a look at is tougher for 2024, however with the brand new warmth pump, its Grand Touring retains the 2023 mannequin’s 516-mile vary ranking. That permits it to take care of its crown because the longest-range EV on sale within the U.S. in the present day. Anticipate its cold-weather vary to see a notable increase with the improved warmth pump, too.
Exterior the warmth pump, Lucid says it’s made enhancements to the electrical motor design, battery cell chemistry and thermal traits that, collectively, permit for optimum efficiency for even longer durations of “spirited driving.” Plus, Lucid says the Grand Touring will cost “about 15-30% sooner” than earlier than because of improved pre-conditioning whereas on the way in which to a charging station. Lucid didn’t present any particular numbers on the literal cost pace, however the Grand Touring (and Sapphire) each max out at 300 kilowatts proper now.
The up to date mannequin is on the market now alongside the remainder of the 2024 Air lineup.
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