2022 Lucid Air range and charging cost
Range, Pure RWD
410miles
- 25.7 to 30.5 kWh per 100 miles.
- 111 MPGe.
- Top 3% of 35 EVs (2022).
- 6 trims: 410 to 481 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Edition Range AWD | AWD | 481 | 25.7 to 30.5 | 116 | $23.76 | $593 |
| Grand Touring AWD | AWD | 469 | 25.7 to 30.5 | 121 | $22.21 | $568 |
| Dream Edition Performance AWD | AWD | 451 | 25.7 to 30.5 | 111 | $23.28 | $619 |
| Pure RWD | RWD | 410 | 25.7 to 30.5 | 111 | $21.16 | $619 |
| Touring AWD | AWD | 451 to 520 | 25.7 to 30.5 | 121 | N/A | $568 |
| Grand Touring Performance AWD | AWD | 451 to 520 | 25.7 to 30.5 | 111 | N/A | $619 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Pure RWD, 30.4 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $21.16
- Per mile
- 5.2 cents
- Per month
- $52
- Per year
- $619
- Median 2022 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $857 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | J1772/CCS1 | 19.2 | N/A | 27 | N/A | N/A |
| Grand Touring | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 114 |
| Pure | N/A | N/A | 210 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pure trim | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 88 |
| Sapphire | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 118 |
| Touring trim | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 92 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 46 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Pure RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 30.4 | $5.16 |
| 300 miles | 91.1 | $15.49 |
| 500 miles | 151.8 | $25.81 |
| 1,000 miles | 303.6 | $51.62 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $45
- Per year
- $537
- Miles a month
- 867
Pure RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Lucid Air | Pure RWD | 410 mi range |
| 2022 BMW 7 Series | 740i RWD | 25 mpg |
| 2022 Audi A8 | L 55 TFSI AWD | 22 mpg |
| 2022 Porsche Panamera | RWD | 20 mpg |
| 2022 Audi S7 | Prestige AWD | 22 mpg |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | CT5 Premium Luxury AWD | 24 mpg |
| 2022 Porsche Taycan | RWD | 227 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree