Recent content by Knucklehead

How secure is the mount?

Bike transport is a huge deal for me. I would greatly prefer a tow hitch rack, but a roof rack that doesn't damage the car is a good alternative. The fact that Lucid roof racks have damaged the car is very concerning, and a "deal breaker" (man I hate that term, and yes it works here) for me. I...

If I did the math right, you are reporting 77.5% of EPA range when traveling at highway speeds. That sounds reasonable. That means the 100% to 0% range on the highway would be 400 miles, at the speeds you drive, and assuming your battery has 100% SoH.

If this is correct, there should be members here with 1-2 year old Airs with significant mileage that are reporting measurably lower range on the GOM. Do we? A 2-year-old BEV with 8-10% less range would be normal, so there should be owners with GOMs showing around 8% less range when compared...

Has it been shown that the GOM includes the impact of HVB state of health? In some cars, the GOM just defaults to the EPA range, with maybe adverse climate impacts included (like cold temperatures). Do we have proof of coloration between actual capacity and what is shown on the display (the GOM)?

FYI - the R1 Max Pack usable capacity is 142 kWh.

I agree with you. It will be hard for most people to accept the limitations. We are early adopters, but those who are not, will not be happy. Like my wife. I guess my main point is there is a need for better information about highway range before people purchase. I have heard many ideas...

In my area of the country, highway driving at around 80 is faster than a lot of the traffic, but also slower than a good number of people. I cruise at 79 and get passed regularly. It is very frustrating when there is such a huge disparity between the EPA range and the true highway range of a...

Personally, I don't care what they call it. I just want to see two things: 1. A vehicle I actually want to purchase (so far, it is), and 2. A vehicle that allows Lucid to turn a profit, so they survive as a car company. Neither one depends on the name of the vehicle.

This is true but you should avoid L2 (or L1) charging a frozen battery. Preconditioning a very cold battery prior to any charging is a good idea IMO.

As of January 2024, public charging sucks. Because so many people are getting BEVs, I cannot see it getting any better before it gets worse. Unfortunately, This is why a long range car is critical. This is why Lucid is at the top of my list to replace my Mach-e. The longer you can drive...

If regen is limited due to a cold battery or a full battery, they should increase brake blending so that to the user there is no percepible difference when using 1PD. That's how the Mach-e works. I am surprised Lucid has not taken the same approach. No warning is needed and no safety issue...

I live in Williamsburg and that's true. Except EVgo just installed a couple DCFC chargers at the Target on Monticello. I have not used them (no need, of course) so I don't know the speed. Hopefully because they are new the speed is good. DM me if you want restaurant recommendations.

Will a mountain bike fit in the back without removing a wheel? I looked for a Weathertech cover that would protect the entire surface with the rear seats down, but didn't see an option for that. Dirt falling off my bike into the rear seats of my $100k car isn't very appealing. Anyway, if that...

The biggest feature that is causing me pause is the lack of a hitch receiver so I can mount my bike rack. The roof mount option seems to have a lot of issues, and I greatly prefer a hitch option anyway. While I know "Air" is part of the differentiation of the product, I am not a fan of glass...