Hi All - I'm new here!
I'm in the market for a new car and I'm so torn between these two cars. I know it's a bit of an odd comparison given that the Lucid Air GT is a sedan and the Model X Plaid is a crossover SUV but I figured since there's probably quite a few ex-Tesla owners here, wanted to get some objective thoughts about what they miss about their Tesla and what they love about their Lucid. The biggest worry for me over anything else is the charging network. I'm in California so I know the infrastructure for even EA is probably better than most states but Tesla has charging stations everywhere and stations now that have 50+ stalls. I'd feel a little better about the Lucid if some of you who've done long road trips in the Lucid can share your experiences with charging at EA stations. I know also (while it's a way off and there's only a few stations that are open to this thus far, Tesla is going to be opening up their network to non Teslas).
In having test drove both the last week or so, I can say the Lucid Air GT drives much more smooth (even without the Adaptive suspension) and handles better than the Model X Plaid. That is a huge plus for me as my number one thing with a car is ride quality first and foremost. I'm also so really impressed with the spaciousness of the interior of the Lucid in comparison to the X. I do prefer that the X had an option for entertainment like theater mode that the Tesla has but I know they can always release that in the future with a new UX. The back seat comfort of the Lucid is far, far superior to me than the captains chairs of the X. It feels more in comparison with an S Class when you're sitting in the back seats of the Lucid. Also that Nappa leather in the GT is top notch feeling, I definitely like it much better than the Vegan leather in the X.
One thing I noticed in driving both, and maybe this is just me, but the Lucid feels heavier (or maybe it's just because it's lower to the ground).
Lastly the killer thing about the Lucid over the X is the range factor. Even with the 21" wheels it's still kills the range of the X Plaid. I was driving the X Plaid for almost an hour and split between Sport and Plaid mode. The amount of juice eaten up by that thing in that short period of time was a little disappointing.
Anyway, just wanted to get former X Plaid owners/Current Lucid owners thoughts on what they like/dislike about each car over the other if anything. I'm mostly leaning towards the Lucid at this point if you can't tell by my thoughts above.
I'm in the market for a new car and I'm so torn between these two cars. I know it's a bit of an odd comparison given that the Lucid Air GT is a sedan and the Model X Plaid is a crossover SUV but I figured since there's probably quite a few ex-Tesla owners here, wanted to get some objective thoughts about what they miss about their Tesla and what they love about their Lucid. The biggest worry for me over anything else is the charging network. I'm in California so I know the infrastructure for even EA is probably better than most states but Tesla has charging stations everywhere and stations now that have 50+ stalls. I'd feel a little better about the Lucid if some of you who've done long road trips in the Lucid can share your experiences with charging at EA stations. I know also (while it's a way off and there's only a few stations that are open to this thus far, Tesla is going to be opening up their network to non Teslas).
In having test drove both the last week or so, I can say the Lucid Air GT drives much more smooth (even without the Adaptive suspension) and handles better than the Model X Plaid. That is a huge plus for me as my number one thing with a car is ride quality first and foremost. I'm also so really impressed with the spaciousness of the interior of the Lucid in comparison to the X. I do prefer that the X had an option for entertainment like theater mode that the Tesla has but I know they can always release that in the future with a new UX. The back seat comfort of the Lucid is far, far superior to me than the captains chairs of the X. It feels more in comparison with an S Class when you're sitting in the back seats of the Lucid. Also that Nappa leather in the GT is top notch feeling, I definitely like it much better than the Vegan leather in the X.
One thing I noticed in driving both, and maybe this is just me, but the Lucid feels heavier (or maybe it's just because it's lower to the ground).
Lastly the killer thing about the Lucid over the X is the range factor. Even with the 21" wheels it's still kills the range of the X Plaid. I was driving the X Plaid for almost an hour and split between Sport and Plaid mode. The amount of juice eaten up by that thing in that short period of time was a little disappointing.
Anyway, just wanted to get former X Plaid owners/Current Lucid owners thoughts on what they like/dislike about each car over the other if anything. I'm mostly leaning towards the Lucid at this point if you can't tell by my thoughts above.
it comes from the mind of a person who thinks people need luxury. The car ride is smooth ride a Tesla it’s bumps all day long Tesla never got their suspensions completely figured out. Ride a lucid it’s smooth to say the least. I would Seriously rent both for a week and see which one you enjoy the most. You could even choose the Tesla and resale value on Tesla is okay and get a used Lucid later on if you felt you made a mistake or vice versa. Tesla has better software hands down and way less bugs but hey that’s first adoption and first car maker it’s getting better
