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USA Today
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
This EV just broke a Guinness World Record for longest journey on a single charge
Lucid's electric car just pushed the boundaries for the capabilities of all electric vehicles. What's the most annoying thing about electric vehicles? From a practicality standpoint, driving range and charging infrastructure are two of the greatest obstacles that electric vehicle owners encounter. Unlike gas cars, there's no convenient way to completely refuel an EV in just a few minutes. Range and charging times have improved, but EVs still have a long way to go before being considered practical alternatives to gas cars. Lucid Motors' latest Guinness World Record could help change the narrative surrounding electric vehicle range. Lucid's electric vehicle boasts record driving range Electric vehicle driving range has improved greatly over the past few years. There are several affordable EVs on the market with over 250 miles of driving range like the Chevrolet Equinox EV and the Tesla Model Y. Lucid's electric vehicle set a new Guinness World Records title on July 6 in Munich, Germany because of its driving range. The previous world record for longest journey by an electric car on a single charge was 649 miles. Lucid broke that record with a new range of 749 miles on a single charge. For context, that's more than double the range of a Tesla Model Y Long Range small electric SUV. A three-person team began the journey to set a new range record in Silvaplana, Switzerland, driving a Lucid Air Grand Touring. They ended the journey in Munich, Germany, traveling on alpine roads, highways, and secondary roads to rack up as many miles on the trip as possible. Traveling directly from Silvaplana to Munich covers roughly 190 miles and takes around four hours and sixteen minutes according to Google Maps estimates. The three-person team completed the journey in two days, pushing the Air Grand Touring to its limits to max out driving range. What to know about Lucid's record-breaking electric car The Lucid Air is one of two electric vehicles in the company's portfolio. It comes in four trims: the Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and Sapphire final configuration. The Lucid Air starts at $69,900 and tops out at a whopping $249,000 with the Sapphire model. @Lucid Motors Air Grand Touring things! #lucid #air #lucidair #cars #newcars #fyp Lucid's record-breaking electric car is the third trim, the Air Grand Touring ($110,900). It's expensive, even for a luxury EV, but it "has the range, the tech, and the grandeur to justify its hefty price tag", according to a vehicle review by Car And Driver. The Lucid Air Grand Touring produces a massive 819 horsepower and zooms from 0-60 miles per hour in just 3.0 seconds. It can replenish up to 200 miles of driving range in 12 minutes via a DC fast charger. The Air Grand Touring may not be affordable enough for the average driver, but it's proving that range and charging speed are drastically improving with time. Is the Lucid Air a good car to get? The Lucid Air boasts "supercar-like acceleration" as well as amazing real-world driving range and a spacious cabin, said a vehicle review by Edmunds. It's one of the most impressive EVs on the market from a performance perspective. If you aren't willing to spend over $110,000 for the Grand Touring model, there's still plenty to love about the Air Pure base model. The Lucid Air Pure has an estimated range of 420 miles. It can replenish up to 200 miles of its driving range in 17 minutes with DC fast charging. The electric car produces 430 horsepower and goes from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. What the Lucid Air Grand Touring means for the EV space Lucid Motors has thrown down the gauntlet with this new Guinness World Record. The American automotive and technology company is the king of electric vehicle driving range. Since a new record has been set, driving ranges that were once considered impressive (300+ miles) could be normalized in the eyes of consumers. Lucid has set the bar high and if other automakers attempt to dethrone it, we may be entering a golden age for electric vehicles.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Electric car drives 1,205 kilometres on single charge in world record
In a sign that range anxiety in electric cars could soon be a thing of the past, US manufacturer Lucid says one of its cars was able to cover 1,205 kilometres on a single battery charge - a new world record. The feat comes as the driving range of an electric vehicle remains a key selling point, with many would-be buyers of electric cars still put off by fears of running out of battery on longer journeys. Lucid announced in July that its Air Grand Touring covered a distance of 1,205 km on a journey from Sankt Moritz in Switzerland via Austria to Munich. However, some motoring pundits have reacted cautiously to the record, arguing it has little impact on electric mobility. This trip secured the manufacturer an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for beating the previous record by a solid 160 kilometres. A Mercedes electric had set the record only a few weeks ago in June. The five-seat Lucid is admittedly one of the most powerful EVs in the world, delivering a massive 831 horsepower, albeit for an equally massive price upwards of $110,000. The saloon reaches a top speed of 270 km/h - far faster than most electric cars. Meanwhile its ultra-fast charging capability means that the Lucid's battery can regain up to 400 kilometres of range in just 16 minutes, the maker says. Commenting on the record, industry expert Stefan Bratzel from the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) told the mass-circulation Bild newspaper: "The range race continues, although a long range is becoming less important." Bratzel called the record a "marketing gag" with limited relevance to everyday motoring. Ferdinand Dudenhöffer from the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) said the range of EVs has improved considerably in recent years and is not far removed from that of diesel vehicles.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lucid Air Goes 747 Miles on a Charge, Sets New Guinness World Record for EV Range
A new record for electric vehicle range on a single battery charge has been set, and it wasn't Tesla that secured the crown. Instead, California-based luxury startup Lucid now holds a Guinness World Record Holder for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge, and the distance is genuinely impressive. Lucid managed to push its Air Grand Touring sedan to a distance of 747 miles in July, traveling between St. Moritz, Switzerland, and Munich, Germany. Previously, the record was set at 649 miles in June 2025 by a Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ between two Japanese cities. This new record by Lucid is especially impressive considering the route between St. Moritz and Munich includes mountain passes, secondary roads, and highway driving. "This range record represents a significant milestone – it's yet another clear demonstration of the technological edge that defines Lucid," Eric Bach, senior vice president of product and chief engineer at Lucid, said in a statement. "Our Lucid products combine world-class vehicle efficiency with the most advanced drive units, ultra-high voltage architecture, and battery management technology available today." Now, the standard Lucid Air Grand Touring sports an EPA range of 516 miles, meaning this Guinness World Record was accomplished with unusual tactics of some sort. Lucid turned to Umit Sabanci, a London-based entrepreneur with the Guinness title of most countries visited on a single charge in a production battery electric vehicle, for consultation on how to stretch its luxury liner's capabilities. Sabanci's experience with traversing nine countries on a single charge in a Lucid Air Grand Touring seems to have brought driving insights and efficiency tactics, but it remains unclear if the Lucid Air Grand Touring used was tweaked in any way for this latest trip. "When I completed the nine-country journey in 2024, it was just the beginning," said Sabanci. "This new achievement takes that journey even further. I'm proud to be part of a movement that proves electric mobility isn't just the future; it's already redefining what's possible today." Driving 749 miles without stopping generally takes at least 12 hours, a feat that we're physiologically impressed by to say the least. That distance does give you a wide range of city-to-city connections in the continental U.S. A single charge and some judicious use of the right pedal could ferry you between New York City and a Waffle House in Columbia, South Carolina in an Air Grand Touring. Similarly, it's just about the driving distance between San Diego and California's border with Oregon. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lucid Stock Explodes 11.5%--But Here's Why It Might Crash Again
Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) just got a boost from Morgan Stanley, and the stock jumped over 11.5% at 12.52pmbut let's not get carried away. The stock is still down nearly 20% this year, and the upgrade from analyst Adam Jonas wasn't exactly a ringing endorsement. He moved Lucid from a Sell to a Hold, keeping his price target at $3, which implies nearly 40% upside from recent levels. The change comes as Lucid undergoes a leadership shakeup, with Marc Winterhoff stepping in as an interim CEO. Jonas sees an opportunity for Lucid to lean into AI and tech partnerships, particularly through its ties with Saudi Arabia, its majority shareholder. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with LCID. The EV maker has solid battery technologyits Air Grand Touring sedan boasts the longest range in the industry. But when it comes to AI-driven autonomy and driver assistance, Lucid is playing catch-up. Jonas suggests the company could leverage its international connections to accelerate AI adoption, potentially boosting its competitiveness. Lucid is also ramping up production, aiming to more than double its output in 2025, thanks to the introduction of its Gravity SUV. Still, Wall Street isn't convinced. Only 18% of analysts have a Buy rating on Lucid, well below the S&P 500 average of 55%, signaling skepticism about its execution. Today's rally is more about sentiment than substance. Jonas' upgrade seems like a reality check rather than a bullish call, and the broader EV market remains a tough place to be. Slowing sales growth and intensifying competition could keep pressure on Lucid, and speculation around AI won't mean much unless the company delivers. Investors betting on a turnaround should keep a close eye on executionbecause without real progress, this stock could struggle to maintain momentum. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
