American electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors has once again proven its leadership in innovation and energy efficiency. Its flagship electric sedan, the Lucid Air Grand Touring, has become the hero of a new world record for the longest range without recharging, officially recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. The car covered 1,205 kilometers on European roads on a single charge, surpassing the previous result in this class by 160 km.
The record route ran from St. Moritz, Switzerland, to Munich, Germany, but the team deliberately chose not to take the shortest route. The journey included alpine passes, highways and secondary roads with active traffic to test the real-world efficiency of the electric vehicle under various conditions. The result was impressive: even in difficult landscapes, the Lucid Air Grand Touring traveled more than 1,200 km without a single refueling stop.
Lucid Motors Chief Technology Officer, Eric Bach, called it a “significant milestone” in the company's history. He said that the record was achieved thanks to innovative powertrains, high-voltage architecture and an intelligent battery management system, which provide a unique combination of power, dynamics and record-breaking range.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring for the European market is equipped with two electric motors with a system power of 611 kW (831 hp) and a torque of 1,200 Nm, which allows it to accelerate to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 270 km/h. A large battery with a capacity of 117 kWh makes this electric car one of the leaders in terms of range among production models.