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Single-motor, rear-wheel drive 430 equiv 406 lb.ft. equiv 88 kWh 419 miles 140 city 134 highway 137 combined $69,900 $72,200 TYPE: HORSEPOWER: TORQUE: BATTERY: RANGE: MPGe: BASE PRICE: AS TESTED: 2024 Lucid Air Pure e current Lucid Air lineup offers four models, from our Pure to Touring at $77,900, Grand Touring at $109,900, and Sapphire at $249,000. Of course, they differ in content and performance, but after a week of driving that included transporting friends who own luxury vehicles, there wasn't much missing that I would yearn for. I love a good stereo, especially in a quiet EV cabin, and Lucid's Surreal Sound, a nine-speaker, 500-watt system, is included. But if you wish to go all in, new Pure models are available with the 21-speaker Pro system with Dolby Atmos for an additional $2,900. I'd need a convincing demo at the Lucid store before making that leap. Other luxuries like leather seating are available, but the Mojave PurLuxe leather alternative is a perfectly fine option, and aren't we saving the planet with this EV decision? e panoramic glass roof found on Grand Touring and Sapphire models is replaced with a more than ample windshield sweeping into a metal roof, and that works fine in my book. A dramatic 34-inch display screen and a power retractable flat panel below it uncovers a storage compartment as part of the standard fitment. e outside mirrors are heated and power folded. Even the charge port door opens and closes with a touch of a button. e Lucid Pure sits low over its 19-inch wheels and the aerodynamic design delivers a class leading 0.197 drag coefficient. at profile might be a bit challenging for people who have lost a bit of flexibility over the years. Lucid's new Gravity SUV is an alternative to consider if stepping in and out with ease is a requirement. While I didn't engage in drag racing contests during the Pure testing, I did make a safe pass on a two-lane road and the power and handling made the task effortless. And the 900-volt electric architecture easily accommodates fast charging on the road. @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2024 91