The 2026 Lucid Air presents a compelling luxury EV package, but significant recall activity on critical drivetrain components warrants extreme caution for used buyers.
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2025 modelSpecifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | Horsepower: 430-1234 hp, Torque: 406-1430 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Electric | Single Speed Automatic | RWD, AWD | 430-1234 hp | 406-1430 lb-ft | Electric |
| 2023 | sedan | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $69,900, MSRP range: $69,900 - $249,000, Confidence: 0.95, notes: Prices for the Sapphire trim can exceed $250,000., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/12/2026 | USD | $69,900 | $69,900 - $249,000 | 0.95 | Prices for the Sapphire trim can exceed $250,000. | llm_estimate | 6/12/2026 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 623 | 22 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 626 | 22.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | — | 2 |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist | blindSpotIntervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2025 Lucid Air 4 DR AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2025 Lucid Air 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2024 Lucid Air 4 DR AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2024 Lucid Air 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2023 Lucid Air 4 DR 4WD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2023 Lucid Air 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto | Battery type | Charger level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — |
| 2022 | — | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion, Charger level: Level 3 DC Charger or fast charger (up to 400A, up to 600V DC, up to 240kW) | — | — | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Level 3 DC Charger or fast charger (up to 400A, up to 600V DC, up to 240kW) |
Model year reports
The 2026 Lucid Air presents a compelling luxury EV package, but significant recall activity on critical drivetrain components warrants extreme caution for used buyers.
The 2025 Lucid Air presents a mixed ownership proposition.
The 2024 Lucid Air offers impressive performance and luxury, but its reliability record is a significant concern for used car shoppers.
The 2023 Lucid Air presents an average reliability profile, making thorough pre-purchase inspection paramount.
The 2022 Lucid Air presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 5 published Air reports, covering 2022 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Lucid Air presents a compelling luxury EV package, but significant recall activity on critical drivetrain components warrants extreme caution for used buyers.
Published year coverage: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Lucid Air. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lucid air presents a compelling luxury ev package, but significant recall activity on critical drivetrain components warrants extreme caution for used buyers. and the 2026 lucid air's value proposition is significantly impacted by its recall history. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2022 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.