DecodedCarsLucid Air
6 model years from 2022 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2022–2027
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 520 mi
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 19 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2023 (30)
- Interest
- 9,081 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Air in brief
The 2026 Lucid Air is a large car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,203 lb (4dr Sedan Grand Touring AWD).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 512 miles and takes about 10 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Lucid Air has 6 model years in our data, from 2022 to 2027.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (25), power train (19), unknown or other (19).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.
2022 has the most recalls (15); all years together count 19 campaigns and 86 owner complaints.
How the 2022 Air compares
The 2022 Lucid Air is a large car powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,212 lb (Grand Touring 4dr Sedan).
About the Lucid Air
The Lucid Air is a battery electric four-door luxury sedan produced by Lucid Motors. The vehicle was announced in December 2016 and sales began in 2021 as the brand's first car. It has been positively reviewed by critics and is known for its range and performance capabilities.
From the Wikipedia article "Lucid Air", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Air pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 512 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Air
10 owner complaints · 9 recalls · 2 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Air changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Electric | 512 mi | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | Electric | 512 mi | 196.1 in | 5,203 lb | Not rated | 4 | 6 |
| 2025 | Electric | 512 mi | 196.1 in | 5,203 lb | ★★★★★ | 7 | 16 |
| 2024 | Electric | 516 mi | 196.1 in | 5,212 lb | ★★★★★ | 9 | 10 |
| 2023 | Electric | 516 mi | 196.1 in | 5,212 lb | ★★★★★ | 12 | 30 |
| 2022 | Electric | 520 mi | 196.1 in | 5,212 lb | Not rated | 15 | 24 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Air
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 5 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi A6 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 410 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi A5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lucid. How we calculate this →