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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | EV |
| Base Price | $75,078–$95,161 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2023 Lucid Air is a ev that earns a Carivo score of 7.6/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Technology at 9.3/10, while Reliability at 5.6/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 5.6/10 for reliability, this ev trails its segment. That doesn't rule it out, but go in with eyes open on running costs. On safety, it scores 8.9/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 8.3/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining evs to actually drive. On technology it rates 9.3/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $75,078–$95,161, 130 MPG, seating 5, the Lucid Air sits in the luxury tier of the ev market. The value score of 6.6/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 3 years old, it's worth checking whether a newer generation or refresh has addressed any weaker dimensions — compare it to the current model year before buying.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2023 Lucid Air will scare a sensible buyer off. Keep an eye on value and reliability if those matter to you; otherwise it does what a good ev should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2023 Lucid Air ranks #121 of 268 evs in the Carivo database — better than 55% of the segment. Its 7.6/10 overall score is exactly at the segment average of 7.6/10. Its $75,078 starting price is about 42% above the segment's median of $52,750.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full EV ranking →
Across the Air model years we've scored, the 2023 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 7.7/10 | $79,722 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 7.7/10 | $79,722 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.6/10 | $77,400 | Read review → |
| 2023 (this review) | 7.6/10 | $75,078 | |
| 2022 | 7.4/10 | $72,756 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Electrical system / Propulsion system / Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts 22/02/2023 · 23V110000 | Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The electrically activated contact switches that transfer energy to the drive motors, may unexpectedly open, cutting off power to the electric motors. |
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| Back over prevention / Display function 27/07/2023 · 23V520000 | Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles with a software version between 2.015 and 2.0.50. The rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle… |
| Visibility/wiper 27/07/2023 · 23V521000 | Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104,… |
| Electrical system / Software 27/07/2023 · 23V523000 | Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. Software versions 2.0.64 and older may not respond properly to an inverter power module failure, which can result in a loss of drive power without warning. |
| Seats / Mid/rear assembly / Seat heater/cooler 19/10/2023 · 23V708000 | Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. Under certain conditions, temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters could become inoperative and result in the rear seats overheating. |
Showing 5 of 11 campaigns — see the full list on NHTSA's site.
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