Lucid Air Pure AWD

Overview

The Lucid Air Pure AWD was a compelling entry in the luxury electric saloon arena, offering a potent blend of performance and tech. This dual-motor variant, sadly discontinued in 2024 after a short production run, aimed to deliver Lucid’s signature advanced engineering. While official European pricing was never established due to its primary focus on the US market (as reflected by empty new/used price data in EU specifications), its sophisticated package and impressive stats made it a head-turner. Key highlights include its sleek design, substantial real-world range, and punchy all-wheel-drive acceleration against premium EV titans.

What's New for 2024?

For its final 2024 model year, the Air Pure AWD largely carried over its impressive launch specification from 2023, as its production was short-lived, ceasing in 2024. The focus remained on establishing this specific all-wheel-drive variant within the Air lineup. Any updates would have primarily been through over-the-air software enhancements, refining the user experience and potentially tweaking performance or efficiency characteristics. No major hardware changes were announced for this trim in its concluding year, meaning buyers got a consistent, cutting-edge package from its introduction to its discontinuation.

Design & Exterior

The Lucid Air Pure AWD boasts a stunning, super-slippery design that screams future-cool, stretching out to 4975 mm in length, 1936 mm wide (excluding mirrors), and a sleek 1408 mm tall. Its aerodynamic silhouette is key to its efficiency, featuring intelligent Micro Lens Array headlights and a distinctive, minimalist aesthetic. While it shares the family's beautiful lines, the Pure AWD trim often came with specific alloy wheel designs and a body-coloured aluminium roof, distinguishing it subtly from other trims with expansive glass canopies, giving it an undeniably premium road presence.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the Air Pure AWD, and you're greeted by a cabin that’s all about spacious, sustainable luxury with high-quality materials and excellent five-seat comfort. You get a whopping 456 litres of boot space, expanding to 627 litres with rear seats folded, plus a seriously useful 283-litre frunk – that’s massive! The tech is dominated by Lucid's gorgeous 34-inch Glass Cockpit display, a sweeping 5K curved screen, paired with a retractable central Pilot Panel. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are typically included, ensuring seamless connectivity for your devices.

Performance & Driving Experience

Get ready for some serious shove! The Air Pure AWD, with its dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (one front, one rear), catapults you from 0-100 km/h in a blistering 4.2 seconds. It packs a combined 358 kW of power and a mighty 922 Nm of torque, all delivered instantly through its all-wheel-drive system. This means effortless cruising and exhilarating overtakes. Expect a sophisticated ride, balancing plush comfort with surprisingly agile handling for such a large saloon. Multiple regenerative braking modes allow for effective energy recovery and smooth one-pedal driving experiences.

Range, Battery & Charging

The Air Pure AWD is a proper road-trip warrior, thanks to its 92 kWh usable battery. Green Cars Compare calculates a very impressive real-world range of 612 km, with an efficiency of 6.65 km/kWh. Topping up is flexible; the standard 19.2 kW on-board AC charger can manage a full charge in around 5 hours. For rapid boosts via its CCS Type 2 port, it can accept DC power up to 200 kW, adding significant range quickly. Note, when connected to 400V DC chargers, its maximum intake is limited to 50 kW.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is a big deal for Lucid. The Air family, including the Pure AWD, proudly wears a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (awarded in 2022), reflecting its excellent crash protection and assistance systems. You can expect Lucid’s comprehensive 'DreamDrive' ADAS suite to be largely standard. This typically includes features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and various collision avoidance systems, making your journeys both safer and more relaxed. Always confirm the exact standard features for a specific vehicle as configurations can vary by market or package.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Lucid typically backs the Air with a competitive warranty package in markets where it's officially sold. This usually includes a basic new vehicle warranty for around 4 years or 80,000 km. Crucially for an EV, the high-voltage battery and powertrain often receive extended coverage, commonly 8 years or 160,000 km, with a guarantee against excessive degradation (e.g., retaining at least 70% capacity). As an EV, scheduled maintenance is generally lower than combustion engine cars, focusing on items like tyres, brakes, and cabin filters. Specific complimentary maintenance offers depend on regional policies.