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Right. They seem to be more going for “a better, more expensive Tesla” than the S Class of EVs.Lucid left many questions unanswered when it opened up the order configurator of the three versions of the Air that have been "revealed", including things as basic as the price and specific features of those options. I would be happier if they would put some effort into answering those questions instead of continuing the drumbeat of teasers about cars that are even further away from production.
Lucid seems to be getting so focused on one-upping Tesla at the far extremes of track performance that it is forgetting the reasons that people who buy S-Class and 7-Series cars might be enticed to switch to an EV. While Lucid is trying to create waves among performance junkies who, by and large, will not be able to afford a Lucid -- especially a tri-motor one -- they are leaving the door wide open for the EQS to become the EV alternative for buyers of large German luxury sedans.
I think you bring up an important dichotomy.If Lucid is going to try to get into a neck-and-neck back and forth with Tesla over track times, the lead will pass back and forth and be of most interest to people who cannot afford either car.
What Lucid can do that Tesla cannot -- at least without big investment and a different business focus -- is provide the interior space and fittings of a true luxury vehicle.
This is sort of like the joke about two guys running from a bear where one guy asks the other if he can outrun the bear, and the guy answers, "I only have to outrun you." Lucid has already shown the ability to get someone out of a BMW Alpina or Mercedes S63 if they want an EV without any performance compromise. Trying to outrun Tesla is like trying to outrun the bear. It takes your focus off what is most likely to secure your position.
Lucid needs to have EV tech that competes with the best.
Is this a function of being led by true car engineers?
Did they develop a superior product for a market that may not exist?
Yes, this was what I was alluding to.I think it is, in part. However, I am beginning to suspect something more corrosive. I have long wondered what the real relationship is between Musk and Rawlinson. I take a very dim view of Musk's character, all his technology vision and business acumen aside. I had thought that Rawlinson was the one of the two who would rise above whatever personal animus or competition might exist between them. Now I am less sure. This hurry to get the tri-motor performance into the headlines a day ahead of Tesla's Battery Day and two weeks after a product "reveal" that left many unanswered questions about the Air is disturbing. What the past two weeks has really revealed is that Lucid is more focused on staying one step ahead of Tesla than on getting the Air design locked down and into production.
I mean, honestly, who wants to plunk down $169,000 for a "dream" car while being constantly reminded that there is an even better one around the next corner?
Agree, I’m likely over analyzing.Will it be as luxurious as the Dream Edition or will it be a lighter weight less luxurious performance model?
I would be very surprised if Lucid designed a Tri-Motor that would directly cannibalize sales of the Dream Edition.
Guess we will all find out soon.
If I weren’t looking to make a decision, this is good theater!I truly believe, as you have already mentioned, that they are waiting for Battery Day announcements. I have heard speculation that Lucid does have a plan and a few tricks up their sleeve. Just waiting to see what Tesla announces tomorrow.
Shouldn't be long (I hope).