How is the software?

[2ucid]

I actually liked driving the P2 a little bit more. Didn’t love the steering wheel shape on the Air, though the suspension was surprisingly balanced between sporty and comfortable.

Agree that everything else is an upgrade though, and the Lucid’s range is super appealing, saving an hour or more on some road trips I’m thinking about.

 

[thyname]

I have no doubts about it! The Lucid Air is a luxury sedan. The Polestar 2 is a kind of Sports Sedan. Not fully, but it leans that way. I enjoy driving it, but miss the luxury.

Hmmmm… I am familiar with P2. Lucid Air IS a luxury SPORT sedan. I recommend you drive one

 

[DeaneG]

Agreed, the Air is twice the car of a PS2. And except for its too-cozy cabin, I like the PS2. They're just at two different levels.

 

[chazglenn3]

I've driven one. That is why I am a member here Are you familiar with the Polestar 2 with all three option packages including the Performance Pack? That is what I have plus the Nappa leather interior. It's a nice car...just not Lucid Air nice...

 

[thyname]

I've driven one. That is why I am a member here Are you familiar with the Polestar 2 with all three option packages including the Performance Pack? That is what I have plus the Nappa leather interior. It's a nice car...just not Lucid Air nice...

It’s a nice car indeed. I test drove P2 twice a couple of years ago. The second time over a weekend. I don’t exactly remember which trim, sorry. I really wanted to buy it, but I went with Model Y Performance back then. Naturally I am biased on whatever I can tell you right now being a brand new Air Touring owner still in the honeymoon period, so take it with a grain of salt. I do like cars and change them quite a bit often, so there is that. Ultimately only you can determine what’s best for you.

 

[hmp10]

Much of the bad rap on Lucid software that you see on the internet is a holdover from the early days when the software was true hell. However, beginning with the introduction of UX 2.0 in October 2022, things improved significantly. A steady march of OTA updates since then has made the software quicker to respond, more reliable, and many features have been added and improved.

At this point, I prefer the software in our Lucid to that in our 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid -- and our Lucid is over three years old and doesn't have the newer processor of current production cars.

The only exception to this is the ADAS software, or so I've read on this forum and elsewhere. However, as I don't use the ADAS systems in either car and the Air is so much more fun to drive than the Tesla, I can't speak from experience.

 

[borski]

The software is fine. It’s not perfect, and it used to be worse, but today it’s fine. There are occasional glitches, minor annoyances, etc, but no more so than any other car I’ve ever driven. People seem to have a higher tolerance for software issues in cars they’re *familiar* with, because the coping mechanisms you’ve built over years become second nature and you forget about them. I’m certain that’s true for me and the Air, and for others and whatever vehicle they like.

The UX of the Lucid software (user experience, aka the workflow and ease of use of the UI) is spectacular.

The UI (aka graphics and visual design) is gorgeous; I take issue with some choices like large open spaces of just… a picture of the car I’m driving, lol, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t pretty.

 

[Blue Lectroid]

I think that the UI and UX of my Lucid ‘25 AGT is my favorite of all time. Intuitive, beautiful to look at, uncluttered…

I greatly prefer everything about it to my 2018 Tesla M3P that I sold late last year. Tesla’s software IS more “developed,” but I feel like they just keep stuffing things into their UI and that has made the overall UX feel cluttered and really unintuitive to me.

Tesla is ahead (at least in theory) with its ADAS, however, I STRONGLY prefer USING Lucid’s Dream Drive Pro. The way in which I can request lane changes and even the way it drives feels much more natural and like my own driving. My Tesla running on FSD did some truly strange (and at time scary) shit. I hated using it. And, yes, I had the latest version of FSD as of 12/2025.

Finally, my Lucid’s software has been almost completely glitch free. I have not had to reboot it yet (1700 miles) whereas with my Tesla a reboot was a weekly necessity.

 

[kopik]

I think that the UI and UX of my Lucid ‘25 AGT is my favorite of all time. Intuitive, beautiful to look at, uncluttered…

I greatly prefer everything about it to my 2018 Tesla M3P that I sold late last year. Tesla’s software IS more “developed,” but I feel like they just keep stuffing things into their UI and that has made the overall UX feel cluttered and really unintuitive to me.

Tesla is ahead (at least in theory) with its ADAS, however, I STRONGLY prefer USING Lucid’s Dream Drive Pro. The way in which I can request lane changes and even the way it drives feels much more natural and like my own driving. My Tesla running on FSD did some truly strange (and at time scary) shit. I hated using it. And, yes, I had the latest version of FSD as of 12/2025.

Finally, my Lucid’s software has been almost completely glitch free. I have not had to reboot it yet (1700 miles) whereas with my Tesla a reboot was a weekly necessity.

So happy for you to have a flawless car! I had to hard-reset mine today d/t black screens. Happens once a month, maybe 3-4 times more often than my 2021 Model 3...

 

[RAF42]

When comparing the software (not the self driving portion) I think the Model S/X is a much better comparison than the 3/Y since the S/X have they two screens like the Air. What I liked about my S (though I'm elated it's gone for the AIr) was that your could customize the center display content to your liking (you could do it completely with the steering wheel controls). I generally had tire pressure always displayed and power usage, but occasionally other info (especially during navigation). The Air (currently) does not allow much customization at all. The other thing was that you could define a few shortcut icons for often used items so you don't have to go hunting through menus or distract from driving. IMHO, that would be great for the Air, something I hope they implement.

I used to have to reset my Tesla periodically for the first few years of ownership, but not much for the last three years I owned it. The biggest thing was you could reset it while driving, and in a minutes or so it would all be back. To have to pull over in your Air to do a reset is an unpleasant restriction.

Although I had essentially zero significant problems in 6 years of S ownership , and a few significant ones in the first few weeks of Air ownership, I'm still much happier with the Air than I ever was with the S due to comfort, driving dynamics, a sane CEO, etc. Hopefully Lucid OTA updates will improve customization and fine tune ease of use.

 

[kopik]

When comparing the software (not the self driving portion) I think the Model S/X is a much better comparison than the 3/Y since the S/X have they two screens like the Air. What I liked about my S (though I'm elated it's gone for the AIr) was that your could customize the center display content to your liking (you could do it completely with the steering wheel controls). I generally had tire pressure always displayed and power usage, but occasionally other info (especially during navigation). The Air (currently) does not allow much customization at all. The other thing was that you could define a few shortcut icons for often used items so you don't have to go hunting through menus or distract from driving. IMHO, that would be great for the Air, something I hope they implement.

I used to have to reset my Tesla periodically for the first few years of ownership, but not much for the last three years I owned it. The biggest thing was you could reset it while driving, and in a minutes or so it would all be back. To have to pull over in your Air to do a reset is an unpleasant restriction.

Although I had essentially zero significant problems in 6 years of S ownership , and a few significant ones in the first few weeks of Air ownership, I'm still much happier with the Air than I ever was with the S due to comfort, driving dynamics, a sane CEO, etc. Hopefully Lucid OTA updates will improve customization and fine tune ease of use.

I agree with you. I had similar experience with my model S as well (but hated the yoke steering wheel - so sold it very quickly). Overall my feeling is that Tesla is more like an appliance or "iPad on wheels" while Lucid is a driver's car. It would be nice though to have its UI more customizable and SW less glitchy, but I guess you can't have it all...

 

[chazglenn3]

Again. I say give them some time...

 

[Blue Lectroid]

So happy for you to have a flawless car! I had to hard-reset mine today d/t black screens. Happens once a month, maybe 3-4 times more often than my 2021 Model 3...

What year and model is your Lucid?

 

[RAF42]

What year and model is your Lucid?

His profile says 2025 Air Touring.

 

[kopik]

What year and model is your Lucid?

2025 AT, delivered in Dec 2024

 

[Blue Lectroid]

2025 AT, delivered in Dec 2024

Sorry you have had issues with yours!!

 

[Cosmo Cruz]

Sept. 2022 build. No issues.

 

[Blue Lectroid]

Sept. 2022 build. No issues.

I think the seemingly randomness of folks experiencing issues is, as much as anything, one of the most confounding aspect of these cars. @Cosmo Cruz you have had no isses on an early build. I have had a flawless experience on my 2025. My Dad picked his up 45 days after mine (also a 2025, but an AT) and his is headed back to KOP for a myriad of software weirdness -- and it is NOT cockpit error as I painstakingly worked with him to try to get everything sorted to no avail. He doesn't really care -- he'll have a loaner, the Lucid team have been amazing with him AND he loves the car and says its the nicest car he's ever owned (and that is saying something given the cars he has owned). BUT, for Joe or Jane Public (i.e. non driving enthusiasts), this variability that not even Lucid seems to be able to explain, let alone eliminate? Well, it really is an issue that must be overcome if Lucid is to truly spread its wings and fly the way we all want them to!

 

[kopik]

Sorry you have had issues with yours!!

Thanks. It actually did get better with 2.6.0 and 2.6.2. So instead of multiple minor bugs there are only few, which is an improvement. Even the driver's soft closing door works much more consistently.

 

[Blue Lectroid]

Thanks. It actually did get better with 2.6.0 and 2.6.2. So instead of multiple minor bugs there are only few, which is an improvement. Even the driver's soft closing door works much more consistently.

Great. Onward and (hopefully) upward!