Video Summary
The initial Lucid Air Grand Touring had immense potential but many problems. Software updates over three years and 26,000 miles transformed the car.Build quality has been an issue. The car isn't built to the standard expected for its price. There are problems like the loose A-pillar trim and squeaky steering wheel. It was difficult to connect phones to Bluetooth. It could take 30 seconds for the car to start up. Promised Android Auto integration is MIA. The key fob is unreliable, and sometimes it takes ten presses to work.
Trust issues arose due to these problems. Performance, EV range, and steering response were significantly improved over time via over-the-air updates. Over 60 software updates have occurred. The tested range of the battery has actually increased. Several hardware tweaks have also been made.
As a result, the car is better than it was when first purchased. Editors are more eager to drive it than they were two years ago. It is now described as super smooth and easy to drive, spacious, comfortable, and very quick.
The car lost over $83,000 in value, depreciating at over three dollars per mile. Used EV values are currently suffering across the board.
The Lucid Air Pure (base model) is now a serious contender in the EV car category. Now, the car is what it always promised to be.
