Lucid’s Air Sapphire electric sedan has just gained noteworthy commendations from popular tech and electric vehicle reviewer MKBHD, including being “the best sedan in the world.”
Tech & EV reviewer praises Lucid’s Air Sapphire
Marques Brownlee, widely known as MKBHD, released his review for the Lucid Air Sapphire on his YouTube channel Auto Focus on June 1, 2024.
As you can see in the YouTube video, the Lucid Air Sapphire has astounded MKBHD with its exterior, interior, and performance.
MKBHD has even praised the luxury Lucid Air Sapphire as “the best sedan in the world” and “one of the best sedans ever made.”
“This is one of the best sedans ever made—I’m not saying electric—it’s one of the best sedans ever made. And honestly, yeah, it’s peak EV right now. This is as good as it gets.”
Tech and EV reviewer MKBHD
Air Sapphire’s edge
MKBHD reiterated his remarks in his previous video contents about the difference between the Tesla Model S Plaid and the Lucid Air Sapphire regarding upgrades from the prior iterations.
He noted that while the Tesla Model S Plaid electric sedan is a reliable daily driver, this does not eliminate the fact that it is just a better variant of the Tesla Model S. However, this is apparently not the case when comparing the Lucid Air Sapphire to the base-level Lucid Air.
Simply put, the Tesla Model S Plaid is just a performance boost. Meanwhile, the Air Sapphire offers major upgrades that truly distinguish it from the standard model.
The Lucid Air Sapphire competes in the ultra-luxury segment with its astounding price of roughly $250,000. MKBHD cites the electric sedan’s driving range, tech features, high-quality build, storage, and general driving feel as the factors that make it worthy of the segment’s name: “ultra-luxury.”
While complimenting Lucid’s Air Sapphire, MKBHD reiterates his preference for Tesla electric cars as his go-to choice for everyday use.
“Look, if you made me daily drive any EV in the world right now, and it couldn’t be a Tesla, it would be this. It would be. I would have to matte black wrap it—I don’t know if I love the way it looks—but it would have to be this.”
Tech and EV reviewer MKBHD
MKBHD also expressed his strong enthusiasm for Lucid Air’s offered driving experience, noting that the claimed 400-mile driving range is attainable with fuel-efficient driving.
“It’s just way too good at driving to not pick it. The 400 miles is honest, like you can drive it like a grandma and get 400 miles, but just like the Plaid, with those big motors, you can really pull through battery quickly because it’s willing to deploy a ton of power. But I just don’t see any downsides with this car, simple as that. I think it’s the best sedan in the world, it’s crazy.”
Tech and EV reviewer MKBHD
Key specs
Presented below are the key specifications of the Lucid Air Sapphire for reference:
| Category | Specifications |
| Range | 427 miles |
| Battery Size | 118 kWh |
| DC Fast Charging | 300 kW |
| Horsepower | 1234 |
| Torque | 1430 |
| 0-60 mph | 1.9 seconds |
| 1/4-Mile | 9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 mph |
| Weight | 5400 lbs |
You can watch the MKBHD’s full review for the Lucid Air Sapphire below:
