Lucid officially launches Air Pure and Touring with record-setting drag coefficient

Lucid took a leaf out of Tesla’s book by entering the market with a high-priced EV. The auto startup, however, has officially launched the most affordable car in its lineup.

At a special even this morning Lucid will unveil the Air Pure and Air Touring, and will tout the record-setting drag coefficient of the Air.

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While Air Pure is the lowest-priced version, Lucid is a luxury brand. However, it also focuses on performance and tries to eke out as much driving range as possible from the battery.

Lucid achieved this thanks to an industry-leading drag coefficient of 0.2. In comparison, Tesla’s Model S Plaid has a drag coefficient of 0.208.

Lucid, however, is not satisfied yet with the Air’s performance. This year’s model of the Air boasts a drag coefficient of 0.197, making it even more aerodynamic.

The Lucid Air Pure comes as Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive. It has an output of up to 480hp and a driving range of 410 miles for the AWD variant. Production and delivery start next month with the AWD.

Lucid Air Pure Exterior Credit: Lucid Group

Lucid Air Pure Interior Credit: Lucid Group

The Lucid Air Touring is more powerful, delivering 620 hp. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and lasts 425 miles between charges.

Credit: Lucid Group

Credit: Lucid Group

The Air Pure starts at $87,400 USD/$127,550 CAD, while the Touring starts at $107,400 USD/$172,500 CAD.

Here is the full specs sheet for all Air variants. Note that delivery dates are for US customers, no Canadian dates have been provided thus far.