Lucid’s first SUV, the Gravity, will likely be on sale by the tip of the yr.
Lower than two months away from first deliveries, we lastly know the way a lot it’s going to price.
Lucid says the Gravity Touring will begin at $79,900, however the first models will all be Grand Touring fashions that begin at $94,900.
The lengthy look ahead to Lucid’s first SUV is sort of over, and so we lastly know the way a lot it can price. The 2025 Lucid Gravity will begin at $79,900 when the Gravity Touring arrives late subsequent yr. If you’d like one sooner, you will get the Grand Touring, which begins at $94,900 and will likely be on sale later this yr. Orders open subsequent week, on Nov. 7.
That is set to be a make-or-break second for Lucid, an organization that is bleeding money and closely reliant on continued funding from the Saudi Arabian Public Funding Fund, which owns a majority of the corporate. Its first mannequin, the Air, has been well-received by critics. Nevertheless it’s a giant, costly sedan in a market that has largely moved on from that section. Regardless of world-beating effectivity and strong dynamics, the Air stays a distinct segment product.
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It additionally did not assist that high-end variations launched first, with costs beginning round $169,000 for the unique Air Dream Version. The Gravity seems to be off to a greater begin, with a $94,900 beginning worth that is roughly on par with the big luxurious SUV section. Even a Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade goes for that a lot nowadays. Although word that neither listed worth contains the mandatory vacation spot cost, which is $1,575 for an Air however has not but been introduced for the Gravity.
The Gravity additionally has different issues going for it. Shoppers love huge SUVs, and the Gravity guarantees seating for seven adults and 120 cubic ft of usable cargo capability, together with the frunk and with all seats folded. It is also going to maintain with Lucid’s custom of main the pack on vary. The Grand Touring will go over 440 miles on a cost, besting the longest-driving Rivian R1S Twin Max by over 30 miles. The Rivian R1S Twin Max begins at $89,900 earlier than charges, whereas the most affordable model goes for $75,900. As for extra mainstream opponents, the Mercedes EQS SUV kicks off round $104,000, making the Lucid a less expensive possibility even in Grand Touring trim. The Cadillac Escalade IQ begins at $129,000, so the Lucid will considerably undercut the large Caddy, too.
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The federal clear car tax credit score is obtainable for SUVs that begin below $80,000, although Lucid has not introduced whether or not the Gravity will qualify. Both method, although, all EVs can get the credit score if they’re leased, slightly than bought outright. So which may be your greatest approach to get your arms on a Gravity, even when Lucid hasn’t revealed leasing charges, which usually change month to month anyway. On condition that the Lucid Air presents a less expensive “Pure” trim and a performance-oriented “Sapphire” model, I would not be shocked if we see each cheaper and dearer trims sooner or later.
For those who do need a Gravity, word that present Lucid homeowners will get the primary deliveries. That is just like Rivian’s technique with the upcoming R2 launch, and helps the businesses make sure that early-production vehicles go to true followers, who will possible be extra affected person if there are kinks to be labored out. It additionally rewards the shoppers’ loyalty. New and returning Lucid prospects can configure their Gravity on the model’s web site beginning Nov. 7, with deliveries to start out by the tip of the yr.
Contact the creator: mack.hogan@insideevs.com
Correction: An earlier model of this story misstated the discharge dates for the Gravity fashions. The Grand Touring comes first and arrives later this yr, whereas the Touring is ready for late 2025. We remorse the error.
