This thread is supposed to be for recommendations as to what owners would like to see Lucid make to upcoming software updates. It is okay to refer to what other manufacturers have done if you would like Lucid to try to make those additions but it is quite boring to read one either defend or try to take down either brand. I have owned two Teslas, a model S and currently have a model X as well as my Lucid Air GT. I can remember how poor the Tesla software was 11 years ago but they made a lot of changes over the years, some good some not so good. I expect Lucid to do the same. I can make a few suggestions: one is an easy entry and exit mode that can be chosen from the app if one desires, I really like the feature in the model X that when I step on the brake the driver's door closes, currently if the Lucid door is fully extended I have to lean out of the car to shut it, another feature which would be nice is when the car unlocks you have a choice of unlocking all the doors or just the driver's door. There have been many other suggestions earlier and I would agree with most of them. Lets try and keep this thread positive and so that we all can have the best car possible.
Thanks
@Firstto520
Len,
First of all, thank you and your team for everything with this wonderful car. It is very easy to get caught up in the minor bugs and features that could use some improvement. I certainly am not ignorant of those. But I think that this car overall is absolutely ridiculously amazing. I have owned high-performance cars from many manufacturers over the years… The list is long… And this one truly is a remarkable mixture of luxury and sport. I do agree with the group that software is really the only thing that really needs improvement. Of course 2.0.x is a huge improvement; here's my suggestions for the future, from left to right:
Left cockpit panel:
-allow a gradient of wiper speeds, instead of just low and high.
-allow all lights to be turned completely off.
Instrument Cluster:
-much more customization of the left and right areas of the central screen. I know it's a freaking Air! When I first saw that large logo at the studio, I honestly thought it was there just for demonstration purposes. Seriously useless. Instead, allow the driver to choose turn by turn, audio info, driving/trip info, etc. In reading this forum, it seems that many people want many different things. I think the future of this car really needs to respect the many different expectations and desires by allowing more customizability. The iPhone is an excellent example of this, there is an unbelievable amount of settings to make the phone just right for each particular user. Currently, I spent much too much time looking away from the road in the Air.
-I think it would be useful to have an optional graphic of the car, not unlike the one shown in Highway Assist, showing what lights are on or off. I never quite know when my brake lights are lit during regeneration, and that would be nice to see.
-I think it would be nice to have the option to see some more information about the car and what is going on behind the scenes. Efficiency, trip length, amount of regeneration, temperatures, instant energy usage, etc. This, of course is the geek in me speaking, but I love seeing all these facts and figures and I wish it were available. Others will disagree, that's why it is user selectable.
Right Cockpit panel:
-I like the navigation shortcuts, but they are way too large. This is precious real estate. Allow more than just two, allow custom naming. I'm retired: get rid of "work"!
-improve navigation turn by turn. Currently, if I am on the freeway, it shows the next few turns as staying on the freeway itself. I can't get a good indication of how long it will be on that very freeway in total. I also find that the system doesn't allow much time before it indicates it is time to exit from a freeway. At 80 mph, I need a bit more than a half mile notice, especially on California freeways that are 5+ lanes.
-allow this panel to operate completely independently of the pilot panel if that is what the driver wants. I understand where you were headed with the ability to drag things down from one panel to the other, but in practice, it is a little bit cumbersome while driving. I just want to adjust the dang radio station without switching away from navigation!
-the top row that shows user profiles, Homelink, etc. should always be visible, even when the reverse camera is on.
-allow an option for Homelink to automatically trigger.
Pilot Panel:
-The row across the bottom needs to be more comprehensive. Dedicated buttons for navigation and for audio alongside the current four buttons would solve a lot of problems with the strange pulldown window shade functionality. That row of buttons should be persistent, even when the camera system is active. Could really be: Car, Climate, Audio, Navigation, Settings, Parking. All 6.
-there are so many streaming audio options that the list actually scrolls left and right. There's no reason to show audio systems that have not been registered or logged in on the settings screen.
-on the drive modes screen, please display the right color car with the right wheels!
General:
-Please, please turn on CarPlay
-the computer geek in me wishes for more comprehensive and specific notes when an update is made.
Again, thanks for this exceptional car. I am truly an ambassador to the brand. Everybody I've met at the company has been absolutely amazing. I can't wait to watch as it matIn ures in the future. Please don't leave us early adopters behind… Keep sending In over the updates and improving our beloved cars.
Thanks!
