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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | EV |
| Base Price | $79,722–$98,590 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2025 Lucid Air at 7.7/10 overall, which translates to a Recommended rating for this ev. Its strongest dimension is Technology at 9.7/10, while Reliability at 5.7/10 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. Reliability is the weak spot: 5.7/10, under the class average. Review the recall record on this page and price in extra maintenance headroom. The 9.0/10 safety score puts it near the top of the class on this dimension; the official trim-level results at nhtsa.gov are worth a final check.
Performance is a genuine highlight at 8.6/10. The Lucid Air delivers engaging driving dynamics — responsive handling, meaningful power delivery, and a drivetrain that rewards spirited driving without sacrificing daily usability. The cabin tech earns 9.7/10 — infotainment, smartphone integration, and driver-assistance are all close to the best this class offers.
Priced from $79,722–$98,590, 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 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Our take: The 2025 Lucid Air is a solid, well-rounded ev that covers the essentials without obvious deal-breakers. The main caveat is value and reliability — worth checking if those dimensions are priorities for you. For most buyers in this segment, it's a safe, dependable choice.
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 2025 Lucid Air ranks #89 of 268 evs in the Carivo database — better than 67% of the segment. Its 7.7/10 overall score is 0.1 points above the segment average of 7.6/10. Its $79,722 starting price is about 51% above the segment's median of $52,750.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full EV ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Lucid Air scores 7.4/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 7.7 — and starts roughly $7,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 7.7/10 | $79,722 | Read review → |
| 2025 (this review) | 7.7/10 | $79,722 | |
| 2024 | 7.6/10 | $77,400 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.6/10 | $75,078 | Read review → |
| 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 05/11/2024 · 24V836000 | 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). |
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| Power train / Driveline / Driveshaft 07/10/2025 · 25V669000 | 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. |
| Back over prevention / Software 07/10/2025 · 25V670000 | 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… |
| Back over prevention / Software 16/01/2026 · 26V017000 | 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… |
| Power train / Driveline / Driveshaft 26/03/2026 · 26V193000 | 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. |
Showing 5 of 6 campaigns — see the full list on NHTSA's site.
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