2026 Lucid Air range and charging cost
Range, Pure RWD
420miles
- 23.1 to 26.1 kWh per 100 miles.
- 146 MPGe.
- Top 4% of 66 EVs (2026).
- 4 trims: 420 to 512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Touring AWD | AWD | 512 | 25.2 to 32.1 | 123 | $23.85 | $559 |
| Touring AWD | AWD | 431 | 25.2 to 32.1 | 134 | $18.43 | $513 |
| Sapphire AWD | AWD | 427 | 25.2 to 32.1 | 105 | $23.30 | $655 |
| Pure RWD | RWD | 420 | 23.1 to 26.1 | 146 | $16.48 | $471 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Pure RWD, 23.1 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $16.48
- Per mile
- 3.9 cents
- Per month
- $39
- Per year
- $471
- Median 2026 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $1,006 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 61 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 | 23.1 | $3.92 |
| 300 miles | 69.3 | $11.77 |
| 500 miles | 115.4 | $19.62 |
| 1,000 miles | 230.9 | $39.25 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $34
- Per year
- $408
- Miles a month
- 867
Pure RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lucid Air | Pure RWD | 420 mi range | |
| 2026 Audi A6 Allroad | 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 BMW i5 | eDrive40 RWD | 310 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Audi RS 3 | Base Style AWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE | EQE 320+ RWD | 308 mi range | |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV | EQE 320+ RWD | 302 mi range | |
| 2026 Audi A6 | Premium TFSI AWD | 23 mpg |
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