The American company Lucid Motors announced a record energy efficiency of its new electric car Air Pure 2025. The new product consumes only 1 kWh, for to travel 5 miles (8 km), thanks to which the car promises to become one of the most economical in the world. The electric car has an autonomous range of 420 miles (676 km).
The Air Pure is Lucid's most affordable model with a starting price of $69,900. The new version has an updated 84 kWh battery (instead of the previous version's 88 kWh) and innovative heat pump technology that was previously only available on the jd Sapphire version, costing $249,000. This technology, according to company representatives, will significantly increase the supply of electricity in cold weather.
The new Air Pure will have a record fuel economy of 146 MPGe (miles per gallon gasoline equivalent) and an EPA-estimated range of 420 miles (676 km). However, as The Verge notes, by focusing on energy efficiency, Lucid risks losing the attention of premium EV buyers, who tend to appreciate luxury options like leather upholstery and a premium audio system that are missing here.
The Lucid Air Pure's lead in the fuel economy rankings may not last long, however. Competitors such as Mercedes-Benz are not sleeping and are also developing their own super-efficient electric cars. For example, the Vision EQXX concept boasts an impressive fuel economy of 8.4 miles per kWh.
It is noted that in 2025, all Lucid Air models, from Pure to Grand Touring, will be equipped with the DreamDrive Premium driver assistance system (ADAS) with all-around cameras and a blind spot monitoring system. An updated on-board computer with increased processing power and doubled memory capacity promises faster and more responsive interaction with the infotainment system.
Lucid's new lineup will also include the 512-mile (824 km) Air Grand Touring, starting at $109,900, and the 406-mile (653 km) Air Touring, starting at $77,900.