Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, Imogen visits Lucid HQ to interview CEO & CTO Peter Rawlinson and take the Lucid Air Pure for a drive along Highway 1 in California. The Lucid Air Pure, priced at $69,000 or $549 per month, is Lucid's more affordable electric sedan and a toned down version of its ludicrous Sapphire counterpart. Despite its lower price, it boasts impressive performance, with 330KW of power, a 464-mile WLTP range, 4.75 miles per KWh and beautiful dynamics. This is a remarkable engineering feat.
This episode delves into the secrets behind the Lucid Air Pure's Tesla Model S-rivaling capabilities. We explore how Lucid achieves such impressive range and performance at this price point, its high efficiency, the benefits of vertical integration, and what sets the Lucid Air apart from other electric vehicles. Imogen also probes Peter on Lucid's hotly anticipated launch of a smaller, more affordable Lucid model. Enjoy! Full podcast with Peter Rawlinson coming soon! @fullychargedshow @EverythingElectricShow @LucidMotors
00:00 The Lucid Air Pure
01:01 Dynamics & stability control
03:05 Interior feel
03:18 Why bother making a car from scratch?!
04:53 In house tech
05:53 Why bother developing your own powertrain??!
06:37 Aerodynamics
07:33 The Ultimate Flex
08:26 Single Drive Unit
09:42 Efficiency
10:25 Low cost EVs on the horizon?!
11:23 0 - 60 and beyond
11:56 What's next for Lucid?
13:15 The Sapphire is bonkers
14:08 Class leading?!
14:38 Concluding thoughts
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Thank you to videographers @benpossehl and @MinimalDuck who shot this episode and @ChrisWatkinsMedia for editing.
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In this episode, Imogen visits Lucid HQ to interview CEO & CTO Peter Rawlinson and take the Lucid Air Pure for a drive along Highway 1 in California. The Lucid Air Pure, priced at $69,000 or $549 per month, is Lucid's more affordable electric sedan and a toned down version of its ludicrous Sapphire counterpart. Despite its lower price, it boasts impressive performance, with 330KW of power, a 464-mile WLTP range, 4.75 miles per KWh and beautiful dynamics. This is a remarkable engineering feat.
This episode delves into the secrets behind the Lucid Air Pure's Tesla Model S-rivaling capabilities. We explore how Lucid achieves such impressive range and performance at this price point, its high efficiency, the benefits of vertical integration, and what sets the Lucid Air apart from other electric vehicles. Imogen also probes Peter on Lucid's hotly anticipated launch of a smaller, more affordable Lucid model. Enjoy! Full podcast with Peter Rawlinson coming soon! @fullychargedshow @EverythingElectricShow @LucidMotors
00:00 The Lucid Air Pure
01:01 Dynamics & stability control
03:05 Interior feel
03:18 Why bother making a car from scratch?!
04:53 In house tech
05:53 Why bother developing your own powertrain??!
06:37 Aerodynamics
07:33 The Ultimate Flex
08:26 Single Drive Unit
09:42 Efficiency
10:25 Low cost EVs on the horizon?!
11:23 0 - 60 and beyond
11:56 What's next for Lucid?
13:15 The Sapphire is bonkers
14:08 Class leading?!
14:38 Concluding thoughts
Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show
Thank you to videographers @benpossehl and @MinimalDuck who shot this episode and @ChrisWatkinsMedia for editing.
Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff
Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: patreon.com/fullychargedshow
Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above
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To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show - Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Centre - 6th, 7th & 8th September 2024 Everything Electric (UK) SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October 2024
Everything Electric AUSTRALIA - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025
Everything Electric (UK) LONDON - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025
Everything Electric EUROPE, USA & (UK) NORTH - dates for 2025, 2026 & 2027 to be confirmed #electriccars #electricvehicles #lucidmotors #tesla #elonmusk #byd #homeenergy #cleanenergy
