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Gulf Insider
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia's Lucid Air Sets World Record With 1,205Km Drive On A Single Charge
Saudi Arabia's Lucid Group has set a new world record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge — covering 1,205km (749 miles) across Europe. The record-breaking drive was completed last weekend by the Lucid Air Grand Touring, travelling from St. Moritz, Switzerland to Munich, Germany, and included alpine roads, highways, and secondary roads. The journey beat the previous world record of 1,045km, set in June 2025, by a margin of 160 kilometres. Eric Bach, Senior Vice President of Product and Chief Engineer at Lucid, said: 'This range record represents a significant milestone – it's yet another clear demonstration of the technological edge that defines Lucid. 'Our Lucid products combine world class vehicle efficiency with the most advanced drive units, ultra-high voltage architecture, and battery management technology available today, which lets a Lucid travel further with less energy than any other vehicles.' At the core of the Lucid Air Grand Touring's success is its ultra-efficient electric powertrain, boasting: WLTP range of 960km Energy efficiency of 13.5 kWh/100km 831 PS and a top speed of 270 kmph Ultra-fast charging: 400km added in just 16 minutes This latest achievement marks the second successful Guinness World Record involving Lucid and Umit Sabanci, a London-based entrepreneur with a passion for EV endurance challenges. In 2024, Sabanci set the record for most countries visited on a single charge — crossing nine nations in a Lucid Air Grand Touring. 'When I completed the nine-country journey in 2024, it was just the beginning,' said Sabanci.'This new achievement proves that electric mobility isn't just the future — it's already redefining what's possible today.'
Arabian Business
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia's Lucid Air sets world record with 1,205km drive on a single charge
Saudi Arabia's Lucid Group has set a new world record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge — covering 1,205km (749 miles) across Europe. The record-breaking drive was completed last weekend by the Lucid Air Grand Touring, travelling from St. Moritz, Switzerland to Munich, Germany, and included alpine roads, highways, and secondary roads. The journey beat the previous world record of 1,045km, set in June 2025, by a margin of 160 kilometres. Saudi-backed Lucid Air sets EV world record Eric Bach, Senior Vice President of Product and Chief Engineer at Lucid, said: 'This range record represents a significant milestone – it's yet another clear demonstration of the technological edge that defines Lucid. 'Our Lucid products combine world class vehicle efficiency with the most advanced drive units, ultra-high voltage architecture, and battery management technology available today, which lets a Lucid travel further with less energy than any other vehicles.' At the core of the Lucid Air Grand Touring's success is its ultra-efficient electric powertrain, boasting: WLTP range of 960km Energy efficiency of 13.5 kWh/100km 831 PS and a top speed of 270 kmph Ultra-fast charging: 400km added in just 16 minutes This latest achievement marks the second successful Guinness World Record involving Lucid and Umit Sabanci, a London-based entrepreneur with a passion for EV endurance challenges. In 2024, Sabanci set the record for most countries visited on a single charge — crossing nine nations in a Lucid Air Grand Touring. 'When I completed the nine-country journey in 2024, it was just the beginning,' said Sabanci. 'This new achievement proves that electric mobility isn't just the future — it's already redefining what's possible today.'
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
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New Range King? Lucid EV Wins Guinness World Record
Move over, Ford and Mercedes: There's a new contender in the growing competition for big-range electric vehicles. Lucid, a California startup that produced its first EV in 2020, just proved that its sedan may take you farther (without recharging) than any other vehicle on the market. The company has officially earned a Guinness World Record for 'longest journey by an electric car on a single charge.' This weekend, two drivers took the Grand Touring edition of the Lucid Air on a trip from Silvaplana, Switzerland, to Munich, Germany. Relying on only the fully charged electric vehicle, they traveled 748 miles. That's nearly 100 miles more than the previous record set a month ago by a Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+. And it's 178 miles more than the same record set by a Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV in August 2024. Lucid's managers were quick to trumpet the victory as proof of 'the technological edge that defines Lucid,' Eric Bach, the brand's senior vice president of product and chief engineer, said in a release. It also builds on previous records. Umit Sabanci, a U.K. entrepreneur who drove the vehicle this weekend along with Kenneth Schofield, also helmed the Lucid Air Grand Touring last year for another record: 'most countries visited on a single charge in a production battery electric vehicle.' 'When I completed the nine-country journey in 2024, it was just the beginning,' Sabanci said in a release. '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.' To be fair, the Lucid Air has been making headlines for several years. It's 'arguably the world's best EV,' GearJunkie contributor Michael Van Runkle wrote. In April, Van Runkle got a chance to get behind the wheel of the 2026 Lucid Gravity, the brand's electric SUV. Moreover, Van Runkle was able to drive the Grand Touring edition: the same package used this weekend to earn Lucid's long-distance record with the Air. Basically, the Grand Touring package offers dual motors rated for a combined 828 horsepower and 909 pound-feet of torque, with full-time all-wheel drive. A 123kWh battery pack manages industry-best efficiency, so the Gravity initially achieved a 450-mile EPA range estimate. After a day of testing, Van Runkle praised the vehicle's handling, wealth of storage space, and seating for seven. He called it a 'rocketship that can outhandle most sports cars.' 'Sinuous highways and snaking canyons provided on-road impressions, followed by a semi-serious off-roading demonstration that left a big smile on my face,' Van Runkle wrote. 'Altogether, my day with Gravity once again proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Lucid employs some of the best minds in the business.' Of course, Lucid made the Gravity model as an alternative to the Air, which packs in so much advanced technology that the price tag soars well into the six figures — and beyond what most Americans could afford. Even the Lucid Gravity's price tag still starts at $94,900, and also leaps into the six figures with the Grand Touring package. According to Guinness World Records, the record is simply about 'showing what electric vehicles are capable of today — not just in theory, but in action.' And Lucid proved its cutting-edge vehicles have what it takes to transform transportation, along with the rest of the growing EV market. Maybe one day in the future, a few of us non-millionaires will get to enjoy its benefits. 2024 Lucid Gravity: All-Electric SUV Follow-Up to the Air Sedan
Forbes
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Why The Lucid Gravity Electric SUV Is A Top Tesla Alternative
The Lucid Gravity electric SUV Not long a go a friend messaged me: she wants to trade her Tesla Y for a larger EV with a third row. What did I think of the Lucid Gravity? The things she likes about her Tesla Y are now widely available, from brands like Cadillac and Kia to Hyundai, Volvo, Rivian and Mercedes-Benz: Seating for six or seven passengers, innovative technology and a long driving range for daily driving and road trips. The Lucid Gravity, priced from $74,900 to $94,900, was at the top of the list and for good reason: it's designed and engineered by many of the same people who built Tesla into an EV powerhouse. Lucid's former CEO, chief technology officer and board chair Peter Rawlinson brought Lucid to market after leading the development of the Tesla S, and his fingerprints are core to Lucid's engineering and approach. Also bringing EV development experience to the Gravity is chief engineer Eric Bach who, as with his time at Tesla, is focused on iterating better charging, more efficient batteries and ultimately, a longer driving range. Other ex-carmaker executives also are putting an imprint on the Lucid Gravity: chief of design Derek Jenkins, formerly of Mazda, brings a sharp, modern look and more human-centered approach to design, something Tesla has been criticized for. Jenkins' design approach focuses on family, flexibility and space, all while keeping the SUV's size and proportions on the smaller size, adding agility on the road and making it easier to park. The rear of the Lucid Gravity The result of this team approach is an 828 hp powerhouse of an SUV, thanks to a novel new battery design that is smaller yet more powerful. The new powertrain is designed to recharge fast and has a NACS Tesla-style charger; it can charge at the most powerful public DC fast chargers and recoup more than 400 kilometers of range in just 8.5 minutes. In comparison, Gravity isn't far off of the BYD record for logging the same charge in just 5 minutes. Gravity also sets new records with EV range, up to 450 miles on a charge, and features standard AWD and multiple drive modes: Smooth, Swift and Sprint, each delivering instant torque for a sporty feel on the road. Adding to the sports car DNA is rear wheel steering, and the result is two-fold: The Gravity is better able to hug the curves on the road and to angle perfectly into a parking spot. For a three-row SUV, both are a bonus. The Lucid Gravity's cabin and glass canopy roof While yes, this is a large SUV, the amount of power it delivers is more commonly found in sports cars like the Mercedes-Benz AMG 63 SE Performance or sporty SUVs like the BMW XM. This much power in a family SUV is takes a little extra thoughtfulness to ensure it's properly harnessed for comfort and safety. Lucid's engineering team did just that. The suspension is designed not only for comfort, but to prevent passengers from being tossed around on tight curves and fun roads; the rear wheel steering helps this, too. Even passengers in the way back should be comfortable, thanks also to good visibility through the panoramic sunroof, side windows and enough air vents to keep the cool (or warm) air flowing. The under-floor cargo well in the Lucid Gravity With seating for six or seven passengers and a sizable cargo space, the Lucid Gravity is thoughtful about where its owners will go and what they will do in it, from action sports to relaxing road trips to daily hauling of stuff and people. The experience in the driver's seat is great, but so is every seat in the car, even when it's not occupied. That's because third row seats can be folded into the floor when not in use, similar to minivan seat storage. And when they're in use, a large cargo well adds a tremendous amount of space. Buyers have a choice of a two-row or three row configuration, and can opt for captains chairs or a center row bench. Center row seats also slide and tilt for third row access, adding another layer of accessibility; these seats can slide forward even with a child car seat installed making the third row very usable. The interior of the Lucid Gravity Lucid took a new approach to the driver's controls and information setup, using a new 'squircle' design for the steering wheel: it's flat on top and bottom and features a two-spoke design with touch-sensitive pads on either side for driver's controls. These touchpads control many settings including Dream Drive adaptive cruise control and entertainment functions. Unlike the Lucid Air, the Gravity's functions are found on a linear screen that spans the dash, though like the Air, a Pilot Panel just below it is where functions can be controlled and customized. Below the Pilot Panel Lucid added a strip of buttons for quick access to climate control and a textured metal roller bar for radio volume control. Many of the climate controls, as well as other functions, can also be found on the static tool bar at the bottom of the Pilot Panel; this tool bar remains no matter what is showing on the screen. The Lucid Gravity Pilot Panel This might be one of the best features—and another not seen in Telsa: The option to customize your interior, from leatherette to leather options. Design themes center around iconic California landscapes like Yosemite, Mojave or Ojai, playing on the colors and tones that evoke those famous places. Another feature buyers can add is stadium seating for the frunk: A foldable seat with a bumper guard and side panels adds comfortable seating for two in the frunk, which is complete with power ports, lights and cup holders, making it the perfect place to sit back, relax and watch that travel lacrosse tournament that your kids talked you into. These features alone make the Lucid Gravity a great alternative to Tesla, especially for those who want to up their EV experience and bring the gang along.
