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  1. j4gates

    Window opening

    Not sure if you're there with friends, but is it possible someone else is doing it? That sounds like a prank that would happen on one our golf trips. Do you have the rear shades? If so, I would try putting those up to see if it prevents the window from going down (if it's not intentionally...
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    Lucid Gravity 5,000 Mile Review! The Best Driving SUV Crippled By Software Annoyances

    Summary was you have to be a team player to buy one of these now as you're buying a vehicle still in the development process. Then closes that he wants to add one to his fleet.
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    OTA 2.8.16

    With a little imagination, is it possible the government doesn't have incentive to save lives?
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    When the battery is charged to 100%, why doesn't miles remaining give the full EPA range?

    I'll preface by conceding I'm not an EV or battery nerd, but I do watch channels like Kyle @ OoS 🙂. The recalibration concept came from one of those channels. From what I recall, after many charge/discharge cycles, the BMS loses the bubble on the HV battery's capacity calculation. My guess...
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    Lease return excess wear & tear

    That's a fair question for a forum member active in this thread, and I likely will do so, though I am skeptical it will be worth my time. I'm open to being pleasantly surprised. To reiterate, though, my stance is based on the principle...why have wear and tear guidance that a customer...
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    Lease return excess wear & tear

    Final inspection condition report came in. After reading about another member's bill for a scratched skidplate, I'll preface everything else by acknowledging it could have been worse. That said, I now have the sour taste in my mouth about the Lucid's leasing debacle. As appears to be typical...
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    Lease return excess wear & tear

    Turned in the Air yesterday. Process was very simple/straightforward. I pulled the plates before going in - left my profile intact in case something went sideways with the appointment. Met with a service rep after they printed the odometer paperwork and we both went out to the car. He checked...
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    Lease return excess wear & tear

    Been a busy few weeks...thanks DOGE. Pre-inspection with AutoVin went well. Good communication with the inspector before the appointment and he was fairly thorough. Documented four small chips in the front bumper and a couple small chips on the chrome-ish plastic LUCID strip between the...
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    Lease return excess wear & tear

    I will be returning my Air next month and will post updates of my experience with the return steps here. The process was initiated this week following the guidelines at - https://lucidmotors.com/knowledge/ownership/financial-services/vehicle-lease-end#lucid-excess-wear-and-use-guidelines...
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    Final bill from Lucid financial Services (Lease end)

    I'm not sure this company is familiar with damage control.
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    Lease return excess wear & tear

    Life has kept me away from this forum for a bit, but caught up on this after having one of the bad press articles run across my feed. As a shareholder and someone facing a lease return in less than 2 months, I'm mortified. This could be a pretty significant development in my Lucid journey. I...
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    Audio Issues

    This is purely speculative, but I have a hunch there are relevant hardware differences between the audio systems in early build years and more recent 2023 or 2024(?) and up models that convey different issues. Noticing this theme in a few audio related threads.
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    Lucid Audio Experience AMA (March 11, 2025)

    Thank you for offering up this topic-specific AMA. Any planned changes for base Surreal Sound (non-Pro) to improve the base system's performance?
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    Surreal Sound vs Surreal Sound Pro on simple BT streaming

    Sorry. Fisheral is closer to correct. SS is a raging dumpster fire at this car's price point. Hot garbage would be an appropriate moniker in a $40K car. I was actually shocked after listening to it. Lucid made one very large system design error for SS to be acceptable - removing the kick...
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    EA Megathread

    I received the email that states free charging ends 5 February, but my order info in the financial documents shows that I have the EA promotion. Delivery date was 31 March 2024. Any way to fix this?
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    3 weeks into my Lucid Air Touring Ownership Experience – love the car, absolutely hate the stereo.

    I do find it a bit comical - in the worst way - when I read these threads. I feel like I can predict the responses after reading a post like this one. OP simply offered an opinion on the sound system - after providing a glowing review of the rest of the car - others provided similar opinions...
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    New Ad Campaign

    Saw the new commercial while streaming on Hulu tonight. Definitely a different (positive) feel from prior marketing. As a stockholder, I'm encouraged by the shift and think it has potential to help gain momentum for the company. Whatever it takes to change my most common parking lot...
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    High-pitched ringing noise

    I have it too - '24 Touring. First time I noticed it was after the latest update. It's audible over lower volume music or normal conversation. The noise cycles on and off in mine.
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    EV vs. ICE - safety + environmental

    I've found Ben Sullins' YT videos interesting because he uses data to reinforce his statements - or counterpoint to others' statements. He makes great points and you can hand off the videos and ask your family to provide data-backed counterpoint to help you understand their position. I'd bet...
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