Lucid Group has reportedly begun delivering the Lucid Air Dream Edition to European clients, with deliveries starting in Germany and the Netherlands, as per The Newswire.
Lucid will initially offer two variants of the limited-production Dream Edition: Range and Performance.
Lucid Air Dream Edition
Efficiency
The official Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) rating for the Dream Edition Range, when mounted on 19-inch wheels, is 883 kilometers (548 miles). As a result, the Lucid Air has the longest driving range available on the European market.
Furthermore, it is propelled by two electric motors with a combined output of 696 kilowatts (933 horsepower).
On the other hand, the Dream Edition Performance also has a dual-motor AWD configuration that provides 828 kilowatts (1,111 horsepower). Its WLTP rating is 861 kilometers (535 miles), slightly lower than the Range variant with the same 19-inch wheels. Nonetheless, this variant has an acceleration time of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.7 seconds.
Charging Capabilities
The Lucid Air can utilize a DC fast charger to charge at a rate of more than 300 kW owing to its electrical architecture of 900V+. Remarkably, the 400 km of additional range it adds in just 15 minutes makes it the perfect vehicle for long-distance trips in Europe.
Pricing
The Lucid Air Dream Edition’s price starts at €218,000 ($231,700) in Germany. For reference, it was only $169,000 MSRP in the United States.
Reservations
As of now, all trim levels of Lucid Air are open to refundable reservations from clients in Europe at a starting price of €300. Buyers in “Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK” can reserve one of the Lucid Air Pure, Touring, or Grand Touring models.
These most recent developments in international markets reflect Lucid’s objective of promoting sustainable energy adoption through its cutting-edge technologies based on the human experience.