Air, Model 3, R1S Build Quality Ownership Review

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• May 16, 2025

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I've Owned Tesla 2024 Model 3, Rivian R1S, and Lucid Air in LA, Here's The Truth About Build Quality, Software, and Why Tesla Is The iPhone of EVs

Brilliant, broken, and beautifully flawed. One owner's brutally honest EV comparison of a Lucid Air, Tesla Model 3, and Rivian R1S exposes their surprising strengths and weaknesses.

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"And yet, Lucid’s software moves with all the urgency of a DMV line, and the charging experience is still tied to the Soviet-grade infrastructure of Electrify America."

Other than that, the author raves about the Air and gives credit where credit is due for the other two cars.

 

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• May 16, 2025

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"The car whispers class but screams beta test once you tap the screen."
Great article overall.

 

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• May 16, 2025

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"tied" to EA? Having just completed a ~1000 mile road trip hopping between Ionna, Rivian, and EVGo chargers I think claiming to be tied to a single network is a bit of a stretch. Free market starting to take effect on the charging infrastructure.

 

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• May 18, 2025

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knewman said:

"tied" to EA? Having just completed a ~1000 mile road trip hopping between Ionna, Rivian, and EVGo chargers I think claiming to be tied to a single network is a bit of a stretch. Free market starting to take effect on the charging infrastructure.

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Could not agree more. So many chargers that I have to have a folder of charging apps for road trips, but am never worried about not finding one. (Mostly due to how amazing the range is on my Air)

Also from a (semi)religious EA user (because it’s free!) I haven’t had any problems with charger availability.

I’m not sure if I’m lucky, or just not as nit picking as others.

Nothing better than $0.00zzz

 

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The suspension floats like a Bentley, and the range, 400 miles without the drama of nursing kilowatts, is a revelation. Reddit user TSLAog, who’s worked for all three automakers, nails it:

“Suspension, ride quality, and interior quality are next level.”

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And yet, Lucid’s software moves with all the urgency of a DMV line, and the charging experience is still tied to the Soviet-grade infrastructure of Electrify America.



... That nails the essence of the air right there - beautiful, smooth driving and luxurious like a Bentley... software of a Chevy Cruise.. after the 3rd recall.