Perfect for that executive looking for the ultimate protection from the commoners
https://electrek.co/2024/08/27/us-armor-group-unveils-armored-lucid-air-sapphire-with-pepper-spray-and-electric-shock-door-handles/
I found that a combination of non-bitterant batteries and keeping the fob in a faraday pouch when not in use has GREATLY increased the life of my batteries.
I bought these : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BCKXHZVC ... they show as currently not available, but there are many clones of...
Do you own a Rivian as well and experienced this? That was not my observation in my R1S and have also not seen that mentioned by anyone on the Rivian forums. It is also a feature that can be disabled
IMHO, Lucid should implement blended friction brakes in high SOC or any other condition where regen braking is limited. This way there is no perceived "feel" difference between the two braking conditions otherwise users much change driving / brake pedal application behavior when this occurs...
With that range and the state of EA charging infrastructure, the BUZZ will be limited to around town use with home charging. I don't know why VW thought that this was competitive. They are relying on the nostalgic looks only. Families would be better getting a Kia EV9.
IMHO, after the initial "buzz" dies down and the faithful that REALLY want this vehicle purchase theirs, VW will have a HARD time selling with that price / range and basic plasticky interior.
From what I can find, the A6 E tron is 194" while the Air is 196" (so pretty close in length). In the video from Autogefuel, the back seat is super cramped and the frunk is pretty tiny. The one plus that A6 E tron has is the rear lift back design. Much more practical than the clamshell design...
Based on what has been published, the Air is still miles ahead IMHO! I actually saw these as concepts at a focus group about 4 years ago as well as several other Audi, Porsche and Bentley vehicles that have yet to be revealed/released...
While still in reverse, turn cameras off then on from pilot panel - backup view will return on glass cockpit screen. Still inconvenient, but this should be addressed in a future Lucid UX update