Video Summary
Here's a summary of the key points and findings from the electric car review:- The Lucid Air offers more space and usability similar to a long-wheelbase luxury car or small SUV.
- The Lucid Air's front trunk has the space of a trunk in a sports car, and the rear trunk is enormous with a cargo divider.
- The door panels on the Lucid Air are unique and the doors open at a 90-degree angle.
- The Lucid Air feels very open and airy inside, reminiscent of a Volvo design in cleanliness.
- The BMW's panel fitment and quietness are better than the Lucid Air's.
- The Lucid Air is 2-4 decibels louder than the BMW i5 on the test course and more noisy in wheel/road impacts.
- The screen tech on the Lucid Air is not as good as the BMW i5 and has aliasing graphics.
- Core functions are easier to control in the Lucid Air since it has more physical controls than the BMW.
- Android Auto is not available in the Lucid Air. Apple CarPlay has some problems.
- The Lucid Air's audio system had a driver knock and increased harmonic distortion compared to the BMW i5.
- BMW's proximity key system always works, but the Lucid key is inconsistent.
- The BMW has superior brand prestige.
- The i5 electric has a less aggressive exterior than other BMW vehicles.
- The i5 used the BMW 400V electric architecture.
- The i5 has stroke-dependent dampers front and rear, to compensate for its heavy weight.
- The Lucid Air has a better design than the BMW because it was made from the ground up to be an electric vehicle.
- There is some question regarding range, where the Lucid Air is only getting a range of 350.
- The i5 prioritizes all-wheel-drive, and efficiency, while the Lucid Air is better if more traditional rear wheel drive is preferred.
- As a sports sedan, the 530i is preferable to the BMW i5 because the steering wheel and break feel more natural.
- The i5, although having good technology, does not allow the driver to emotionally connect with the vehicle.
- The i5 is a base-model luxury car, with quietness and comfort being the focus.
In summary, the BMW i5 is a better luxury car, while the Lucid Air is a superior pure electric vehicle.
