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The upcoming zero-emission sedan has an EPA-verified range of 837km – almost 25 per cent greater than the second-place Model S.
For reference, the current industry benchmark, the Tesla Model S Long Range has an EPA-accredited range of 651km – approximately 25 per cent less than the new model, despite its battery only being 11 per cent smaller.
“I’m delighted that our Lucid Air Dream Edition Range has been officially accredited with a range of 520 miles by the EPA, a number I believe to be a new record for any electric vehicle. Crucially, this landmark has been achieved by Lucid’s world-leading, in-house electric vehicle technology, not by simply installing an oversize battery pack,” Lucid CEO, Peter Rawlinson, said.
“Our race-proven 900V battery and BMS technology, our miniaturized drive units, coupled with our Wunderbox technology endow Lucid Air with ultra-high efficiency, enabling it to travel more miles from less battery energy.”
In top-spec guise, dual motors in the Lucid Air send a combined 810kW/1000Nm to all four wheels via a single-speed transmission. Energy is drawn from a 113kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
There are currently no public plans for the new electric sedan to be sold in Australia. However, US pricing starts from $US77,400 ($AU105,000) for the entry-level ‘Pure’ variant, and tops out at $US169,000 ($AU230,000) for the flagship ‘Dream Edition.’
He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy.
As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic.
Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.
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