Lucid Air Sapphire 2023

Starting price: $249,000

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Lucid Air Sapphire 2023 fits the role of an AWD electric sedan for daily use, comfort-focused travel and longer highway days. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 427 mi official, but also about 398 mi mixed and 293 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 6 h 38 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 28 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 16.2-22.1 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that cold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatCold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate.

Range reality

Official EPA range
427 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
398 mi
Cold highway estimate
293 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-29 mi / -7%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 6 h 38 min
Fast charging
10-80% 28 min (est.)
10-80% range added
280 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
16.2-22.1 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Payload, Roof load
City - Mild Weather505 miles
City - Cold Weather357 miles
Highway - Mild Weather364 miles
Highway - Cold Weather293 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity118 kWh
Usable Capacity112 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture800 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage100000 miles
Cathode MaterialNMC

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power19.2 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)6 h 38 min
Charge Speed (mild)40 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)30 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power (max)300 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)171 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)28 min
Charge Speed (mild)400 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)310 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYes
Supported ProtocolISO 15118-2

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~6h 40m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW90h 55m3 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW67h4 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW16h 30m16 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW13h 15m20 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A11.5 kW11h 5m24 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 80A19.2 kW6h 40m40 mi/h

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~28 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h 35m117 mi/h
DC 150 kWCCS connector126 kW avg.37 min295 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWCCS connector165 kW avg.29 min387 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 350 kWCCS connector171 kW avg.28 min401 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration2 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed205 mph
Total Power920 kW
Total Torque1430.9 lb-ft
EPA Consumption32.1 kWh/100 mi
DriveAWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
Exterior Outlet(s)No Data
Interior Outlet(s)No Data

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
V2H via DC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
V2G via DC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)398.3 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)28 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range427 mi
MPGe CityNo Data
MPGe HighwayNo Data
MPGe Combined105 MPGe
Energy Use32.1 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:5 stars
Front crash:5 stars
Rollover resistance:5 stars
Safety rating:5 stars
Rating year:2023

Source: NHTSA

Have questions about Safety?
Length195.9 in
Width77.3 in
Width with Mirrors86.4 in
Height55.5 in
Wheelbase116.5 in
Weight5335.2 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)No Data
Max. PayloadNo Data
Cargo Volume16.2 ft³
Cargo Volume Max22.1 ft³
Cargo Volume Frunk9.9 ft³
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleNo
Towing Weight UnbrakedNo Data
Towing Weight BrakedNo Data
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$249,000
Seats5
LATCHYes
Turning Circle40.4 ft
PlatformLucid Electric Advanced Platform (LEAP)
EV Dedicated PlatformYes
Car BodySedan
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.