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Driving The Cheapest Lucid Air For 40,000 Miles Came With A Few Surprises
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Key Points:
- Car and Driver tested a 2024 Lucid Air Pure over 40,000 miles and two winters, finding it reliable with no major issues, aside from a defective key module replaced under warranty.
- The Air Pure, priced around $81,350 with options, offers 430 horsepower from an 88-kWh battery and delivers a comfortable, spacious interior suitable for four adults and ample cargo space.
- Minor drawbacks include thick A-pillars that hinder visibility, a finicky physical key without buttons, a problematic front trunk lid, and flaking blacked-out chrome trim.
- The vehicle achieved an average efficiency of 92 MPGe, with a realistic highway range of about 300 miles in summer and 240-250 miles in winter conditions.
- Overall, the Lucid Air Pure provides a compelling entry-level luxury EV option, especially attractive for used car buyers seeking a long-range, enjoyable electric sedan.
