DecodedCars2027 Lucid Air
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Large Cars
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- EV
- EV range
- 512 mi · 10 h on 240 V
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 512 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 8 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 Lucid Air is a large car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 512 miles and takes about 10 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2027
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 Air — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 Air →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels EV | 330 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 420 mi · 23.141 kWh/100mi | – | $500 | – |
| Air Touring AWD with 19 inch wheels EV | 178 and 433 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 431 mi · 25.1902 kWh/100mi | – | $550 | – |
| Air Pure RWD with 20 inch wheels EV | 330 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 372 mi · 26.1017 kWh/100mi | – | $600 | – |
| Air G Touring XR AWD with19 inch wheels EV | 178 and 433 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 512 mi · 26.4283 kWh/100mi | – | $600 | – |
| Air Touring AWD with 20 inch wheels EV | 178 and 433 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 396 mi · 27.3055 kWh/100mi | – | $600 | – |
| Air G Touring XR AWD with 20 inch wheels EV | 178 and 433 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 480 mi · 28.1608 kWh/100mi | – | $650 | – |
| Air G Touring XR AWD with 21 inch wheels EV | 178 and 433 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 446 mi · 30.1254 kWh/100mi | – | $700 | – |
| Air Sapphire AWD EV | 330 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 427 mi · 32.1321 kWh/100mi | – | $700 | – |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Lucid Air.
Similar 2027 large cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Lucid Air (this car) | 512 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 BMW 7 Series | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Audi A8 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Genesis G80 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2027 Audi S8 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Audi A6 e-tron | 395 mi | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 Lucid Air.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2027 Lucid Air is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2027 Lucid Air in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other Air years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lucid. How we calculate this →