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2024Large CarsElectricity

2024 Lucid Air Touring AWD with 21inch wheels

EPA ID: 47841
121
City MPG
118
Combined MPG
118MPG· Excellent
114
Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2024 Lucid Air Touring AWD with 21inch wheels achieves an EPA-estimated 118 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 121 MPG in the city and 114 MPG on the highway.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $650, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would spend $7,500 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Fuel TypeElectricity
EngineN/A
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions0 g/mi
Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped
GHG Score10/10
Smog RatingN/A
Est. Annual Cost$650
5-Year Cost DeltaSpend $7,500

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG
117.7
Impact vs EPA
+$0
/ year
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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

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Battery Efficiency
100%
Est. Real Range*
263 mi
*Assumes 75kWh pack

EV / PHEV Intel

Powertrain TypeElectricity
MPGe Combined118
A

Range Anxiety Index: Very Low Anxiety

Great for regional travel and daily driving with rare charging stops.

Estimated EPA Range: ~263 miles

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost
$573/mo
Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.
15,000 mi
Value Depreciation
Est. value lost over 60 months
$20,000
58.1%
Fuel & Electricity
Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)
$4,000
11.6%
Estimated Insurance
Based on vehicle class risk profile
$10,000
29.1%
State Registration Fees
Based on National Average DMV base rates
$400
1.2%
Total 5-Year Cost$34,400

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #26V017000·2026-03-04
critical
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles equipped with an AD02 package and operating a software version from 2.8.0 through 2.8.16. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-01-0.

Campaign #25V669000·2025-12-03
critical
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Lucid will remove, inspect, and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-25-03-0.

Campaign #25V670000·2025-12-03
critical
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0. The lower console display may fail to show a rearview camera image or may show a delayed, inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-25-04-0. The information in your report suggests that Lucid may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Campaign #24V836000·2024-12-18
critical
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Lucid will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-05-0.

Campaign #24V495000·2024-08-05
critical
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Lucid has released an over-the-air software update to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Software updates and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-04-0. This recall is an expansion of Recall 24V-011.

Campaign #24V076000·2024-04-04
critical
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles running software release versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26. The software may cause a fault while the adaptive cruise control is on, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update in October 2023, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-02-0.

Campaign #26V193000·
critical
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Lucid will remove and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-03-0. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 25V669.

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Fuel Cost Analysis

Annual Fuel Cost$650
vs. Avg Vehicle (5 yrs)Spend $7,500

Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.

Efficiency Breakdown

City121 MPG
Highway114 MPG
Combined118 MPG

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.