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    2025
    Lucid Gravity

    EPA Range: 440 miles

    Lucid Gravity First Drive
    Summary

    Introduction

    2025 Lucid Gravity Electric SUV Promises Up to 440 Miles of Range

    The automaker is promising pretty impressive range, acceleration, and other specs

    Overview

    Lucid is adding another high-range luxury EV to its lineup. Joining the existing Lucid Air is an all-new seven-passenger SUV. Called the Gravity, the new model promises 440 miles or more of driving range between charges, a massive amount of interior space, and a price starting below $80,000. It’s clear competition for the aging Tesla Model X, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, and rugged Rivian R1S, and will also go up against new models from Volvo and Kia.

    The startup automaker says that production will start in late 2024, so it will be a while before we can fully evaluate the Gravity at our test track. In the meantime, we’ll share what we know—and how the Gravity compares with other luxury electric SUVs.

    It competes with the Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Rivian R1S, Tesla Model X, and the Volvo EX90.

    Impressions

    Outside

    Lucid says the new vehicle has been developed “from the ground up” as a sporty SUV with a focus on interior utility and aerodynamics. It’s just under 2 inches longer than the Air sedan.

    The result looks like a more outrageous version of a Genesis or Infiniti. While a majority of new SUVs boast rugged and aggressive looks, the Gravity bucks that trend with flowing lines and wide front and rear treatments that mirror the Air sedan, including a light bar that spans the front of the vehicle and a clamshell-style trunk with edges that wrap around the rear of the vehicle.

    The wheels of the model we saw had bear logos on their hubs, likely to remind buyers of the Lucid’s California design heritage. (The Air is currently built in Arizona.)

    The front trunk promises over 8 cubic feet of storage space and can be set up for both storing cargo and lounging when parked, thanks to fold-down cushions. Frunk-gating, anyone?

    Inside

    From the driver’s seat, the Gravity’s interior looks extremely similar to the Air, with the exception of a fully squared-off steering wheel, plus a center console touchscreen that’s horizontally oriented, like an iPad on its side. Lucid says the setup is designed for the driver to look over the top of the steering wheel at the gauge cluster, rather than through it. The interior trim on the model we saw featured suedelike accents and matte wood.

    The Gravity will be available with seating for up to seven passengers. According to Lucid, passengers in the back will have “remarkable” legroom. We’ll let you know whether that’s true as soon as we sit back there ourselves, but the slim and contoured seats sure look like they have enough space for adults.

    A panoramic glass roof is optional. Occupants can take advantage of guided meditation or immersive experiences reminiscent of well-known outdoor locations while they wait for a charge.

    Lucid claims that the Gravity has 112 cubic feet of cargo space thanks to second- and third-row seats that fold fully flat. That’s more than the massive Ford Expedition—which is about a foot longer than the Gravity—and a claim we’ll be sure to test when we get the new Lucid SUV at our test track. The third-row seats fold down into a footwell. With the third row up, there’s enough room for groceries or a small suitcase or two.

    That roominess is due to Lucid’s compact electric powertrain, which already gives the Air some of the most impressive interior and storage space we’ve seen in a sedan.

    What Drives It

    Lucid hasn’t shared many details on the specifics of the Gravity’s powertrain, but we imagine it will have a lot in common with the Air sedan, which has dual electric motors for all-wheel drive and also relies on a 900-volt electric architecture. The Gravity will have at least 800 horsepower, but if the many performance editions of the Air are any indication we might end up seeing higher-powered trim levels.

    Lucid says the Gravity will have a range of more than 440 miles and will be able to add 200 miles with just 15 minutes of high-speed public DC fast charging. We don’t yet know whether different versions of the Gravity will have different ranges, as is the case with the Air sedan. Lucid recently announced that it will use Tesla’s NACS connector, so we expect the Gravity to be equipped with the port.

    The automaker says the Gravity will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds and that it will be able to carry over 1,500 pounds and tow an additional 6,000 pounds. An optional air suspension can be lowered and raised to maximize ground clearance and range. If it drives anything like the outrageous Air, the Gravity should be a thrill to drive.

    Safety and Driver Assistance Systems

    Lucid says the Gravity will get the company’s DreamDrive active driving assistance feature. On the Air, we were glad to see that it came with a driver monitoring system. The automaker hasn’t shared any more information about which features will come standard on the Gravity. But we expect its list of active safety and driver assistance offerings will be similar to what’s found on the Air, which has a full suite of standard active safety features.

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