Hindsight, as they are saying, is 20/20. The Lucid Air is objectively one of the spectacular electrical automobiles cash can purchase proper now – a variety king with unbelievable know-how and mind-bending efficiency. However moreover its hefty price ticket, it is also a luxurious sedan making an attempt to compete in an SUV world. Various critics have steered the California-based EV startup ought to’ve led with a type of as a substitute. Perhaps so, however what issues is the 2025 Lucid Gravity is right here now to even the chances a bit.
The Gravity made its first public look on the Los Angeles Auto Present immediately, and it is set to be one of many largest and most vital electrical debuts of this occasion. This seven-seat SUV runs the Lucid Air playbook – modern styling, world-beater specs and a premium price ticket – in one of the sought-after physique types there’s.
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Regardless of the overwhelming recognition of three-row SUVs, there aren’t many choices within the EV world to this point; the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Kia EV9 and Rivian R1S are among the many few decisions on the market. Now Lucid’s going to have one too, and if the corporate can keep away from any manufacturing complications this time round, it is on account of have successful on its arms. “Gravity isn’t just a luxurious SUV; it is a powerhouse,” the corporate stated in a information launch.
Be sure that to take a look at our full video walkaround from Motor1 editor Brett Evans under, too.
A Vary King Arrives
Let’s begin with the tech and vary, as a result of I feel that shall be a giant a part of why. Lucid claims the Gravity could have a projected vary “in extra of 440 miles,” which if true will put it among the many longest-driving EVs in the marketplace immediately.
Apparently, the automaker did not disclose battery specs, besides to say in a information launch that it’s going to have “a battery pack about half the scale of some rivals.” Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson – himself a Tesla veteran who’s identified for talking his thoughts – was much more direct: “With Gravity, these improvements advanced and our next-generation know-how is utilized with even larger impact, leading to an electrical SUV that may obtain over 440 miles of vary with a battery pack a bit of greater than half the scale of a few of our battery-hungry rivals.”
Rawlinson did say that the Gravity battery capability is roughly 120 kilowatt-hours, however he did not develop upon this, so we do not know if that is the overall or useable quantity.
It isn’t fairly as mind-blowing because the Lucid Air Grand Touring, which is rated at a positively loopy 516 miles of vary (and we have seen even higher in hypermiling exams) but it surely’s nonetheless astoundingly good; higher than many rivals by 100 miles or extra. Lucid has even stated the Gravity shall be one in every of the highest-range EVs in the marketplace, overwhelmed solely by its personal Air. It is also very doubtless that Lucid will launch inexpensive Gravity fashions with much less vary identical to the Air.
For the reason that Air could be had with a 112-kWh battery pack or a 92-kWh one, I am guessing the Gravity will include the previous, which does certainly put the capability at half of what behemoths just like the 200 kWh GMC Hummer EV supply. Because it’s extensively understood that greater battery packs are worse for the planet than smaller ones as a result of they want extra pure assets to make and extra electrical energy to completely cost, automakers are searching for extra vary from chemistry and materials enhancements, not dimension.
Extra Specs To Impress
Lucid says the Gravity is definitely constructed on a wholly new platform “developed from the bottom up as a sporty SUV,” implying it is not as a lot simply an Air crossover as many assumed.
It is received a 900V electrical structure and ought to be able to doing zero to 60 mph in simply 3.5 seconds. Lucid additionally claims the Gravity can deal with a payload capability of over 1,500 kilos, and provides 6,000 kilos of towing capability.
That 900V system additionally provides juice in a rush. The Gravity can add as much as 200 miles of vary in a claimed quarter-hour on a 350 kW DC quick charger, making it one of many quickest-charging EVs round.
Actual dimensions weren’t disclosed forward of the Gravity’s debut, however the firm does declare 112 cubic toes of whole usable cargo area. We’ll get a greater sense of dimension after we see it in individual on the LA present quickly.
Inside And Out
The Air is among the better-looking sedans in the marketplace, and the Gravity managed to hold over that design language right into a a lot greater bundle with out shedding the plot. Merely put, it is a good-looking SUV. And just like the Air, it manages to be super-aerodynamic; that physique claims a coefficient of drag of lower than 0.24 to maximise effectivity.
Inside, we discover second and third-row seats that fold flat; a 34-inch curved and uninterrupted OLED show above the steering wheel; one other substantially-sized display within the middle of the dashboard; and the flexibility to “rework the cabin right into a serene oasis” with scenes from Joshua Tree or Lake Tahoe on the press of a button. We’ll look extra into that characteristic as nicely.
Furthermore, from the information launch: “Lucid has additionally partnered with consultants at Meditopia to supply a guided meditation expertise that gives a private area for mindfulness, with out exiting the automobile.” Hey, it is a California firm, proper?
I’ll give additional factors to Lucid for that frunk design. It appears like a advantageous place to observe a sundown, identical to these gals are doing.
Pricing And Extra Questions
For now, Lucid solely says the Gravity has an anticipated beginning worth underneath $80,000. It is unclear what trim degree that refers to, together with whether or not that worth will internet the 440-mile vary or not; my guess is that mannequin will cross the six-figure line.
All in all, the Gravity appears to be a remarkably spectacular EV. And it comes at a vital time for Lucid, which is dealing with loads of startup-related challenges. It is struggled with demand for the dear Air sedan, stared down lots of money burn, handled excessive manufacturing prices, and faces elevated competitors from different startups, legacy automakers and, in fact, Tesla. That automaker is someplace between these two issues today and it stays the EV juggernaut to beat. As spectacular as Lucid’s EVs have been to this point, an excessive amount of concern stays about its future.
However the very best factor it will probably do is get the Gravity on the street. In the event you’re a believer on this firm, you had higher hope that occurs quickly and in pressure.