Lucid Air Pure Completes 40,000 Miles With No Major Reliability Problems

A 2024 Lucid Air Pure has completed 40,000 miles in Car and Driver’s long-term test, giving the publication an extended look at the luxury electric sedan’s reliability, comfort, efficiency and everyday usability.

The car went through two winters and several drivers without leaving anyone stranded, although a handful of smaller problems and quality issues emerged along the way.

Lucid’s entry-level Air handled the mileage without a major breakdown

The Air Pure is Lucid’s entry-level model, starting at a little over $70,000, but the test vehicle was not a bare-bones example. It carried an 88-kWh battery and a rear-mounted electric motor producing 430 horsepower, and it cost $81,350 new, with roughly $10,000 in options including exterior paint, heated rear seats, an upgraded driver-assistance system and a premium audio setup.

Car and Driver reported no major reliability problems over the test period. The most significant issue attributable to Lucid was a defective module that made the keys unusable, but the automaker replaced the part under warranty, and the car could still be unlocked and started, according to InsideEVs.

Most repairs were handled through Lucid’s mobile service, with technicians traveling to the car to fix problems on site. More involved work required a flatbed trip to a service center, which was about 80 miles from where the car was normally kept.

There were still some persistent annoyances. The thick front pillars affected visibility, particularly at roundabouts, while the physical key, which has no actual buttons, proved finicky. The front trunk lid kept catching on one side despite an earlier realignment by Lucid, and the blacked-out chrome trim at the front began to flake.

The Air Pure remained comfortable and efficient over two winters

Despite those issues, Car and Driver said the Pure trim delivers the fundamentals of the more expensive Air trims at a much lower price, calling it satisfying to drive and very comfortable, with 430 horsepower proving just enough.

Four adults fit comfortably inside, and between the front and rear trunks there is ample luggage space for a family.

Efficiency averaged 92 MPGe, equivalent to 36.6 kWh per 100 miles. Highway range varied with the seasons. During summer, the car could cover around 300 miles at 75 mph on a full charge, while winter driving reduced that figure to approximately 240 to 250 miles.

InsideEVs concluded that the Air Pure looks like a strong choice, especially for buyers shopping for a used electric sedan, a market where prices have been known to drop sharply.

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