Gravity Delivery Discussion

[RoninHard]

I'm not saying they all have to be absolutely perfect, but at least double check the ones you're handing out to the media for reviews.

I agree with you. One of the reviews stated these cars were just made and had not gone thru the inspection to fix issues. I would think over 4 months (since production started) they could have completed a set of cars for reviewers that had as many build defects fixed as possible. You know, put your best foot forward so the reviewers would not need to call out build defects. I'm surprised the missing software/functionality was not called out more. But, that seems to be the norm for ev cars, so maybe the reviewers just expect that.

 

[sri]

I agree with you. One of the reviews stated these cars were just made and had not gone thru the inspection to fix issues. I would think over 4 months (since production started) they could have completed a set of cars for reviewers that had as many build defects fixed as possible. You know, put your best foot forward so the reviewers would not need to call out build defects. I'm surprised the missing software/functionality was not called out more. But, that seems to be the norm for ev cars, so maybe the reviewers just expect that.

Problem is if they do that , we start complaining they made review cars different than customer cars and that is a big issue. I think having this fit and finishing issues in early production cars are ok considering the level of support Lucid provided. Even in my nearly 3 year old air, when i find fit or finish issue Lucid never said no and fixed them.

 

[hydbob]

I agree with you. One of the reviews stated these cars were just made and had not gone thru the inspection to fix issues. I would think over 4 months (since production started) they could have completed a set of cars for reviewers that had as many build defects fixed as possible. You know, put your best foot forward so the reviewers would not need to call out build defects. I'm surprised the missing software/functionality was not called out more. But, that seems to be the norm for ev cars, so maybe the reviewers just expect that.

One thing I've determined from seeing a lot of reviews especially with regard to lucid is that reviewers pull stuff out of their ass all the time.

 

[jered]

So, while we're all waiting and arguing about panel gaps, I'm clearly pretty bad at forum search. Two topics I'm interested in being pointed at:

• What's the service experience been like in the Boston area? Exceptional in-persona and mobile service was something we loved about our Tesla, until they sold more cars but didn't build more service centers. Now our X sits around in overflow parking for a week+, and maybe if we're lucky we can get a loaner 3. (We had Audi Q7s before that, and one thing that was great is they always gave us the absolute top-of-the-line model as a loaner, presumably to interest us in future upgrades....)
• Any expectations on accessories? In particular we need all-weather mats for camping and such.

 

[Sam6062]

I agree with you. One of the reviews stated these cars were just made and had not gone thru the inspection to fix issues. I would think over 4 months (since production started) they could have completed a set of cars for reviewers that had as many build defects fixed as possible. You know, put your best foot forward so the reviewers would not need to call out build defects. I'm surprised the missing software/functionality was not called out more. But, that seems to be the norm for ev cars, so maybe the reviewers just expect that.

Panel Gaps would be such a non starter and they will have another Failure on their hands.

 

[DeaneG]

Panel Gaps would be such a non starter and they will have another Failure on their hands.

Another? Lucid's Air is outselling other luxury sedans in its bracket by a pretty good margin.

 

[HC_79]

Panel Gaps would be such a non starter and they will have another Failure on their hands.

Yeah…. Not so sure about that. If panel gaps were such a big issue Tesla would’ve been bankrupt long ago. Not sure how many people really care tbh.

 

[Sam6062]

Yeah…. Not so sure about that. If panel gaps were such a big issue Tesla would’ve been bankrupt long ago. Not sure how many people really care tbh.

I still do after 3 years . Good for Lucid if they do not, so do you think it is just the Price that has kept people from flocking to Lucid?. I have not even glanced at a Tesla, too ugly and boxy for my taste.

 

[jered]

I still do after 3 years . Good for Lucid if they do not, so do you think it is just the Price that has kept people from flocking to Lucid?. I have not even glanced at a Tesla, too ugly and boxy for my taste.

"Boxy"? There are a lot of ways I would describe my X, but "boxy" is not one of them.

Are you sure you're not talking about Volvo?

 

[Neurio]

"Boxy"? There are a lot of ways I would describe my X, but "boxy" is not one of them.

Are you sure you're not talking about Volvo?

Volvo isn't boxy anymore like it used to be. Rivians are boxy, however

 

[HC_79]

I still do after 3 years . Good for Lucid if they do not, so do you think it is just the Price that has kept people from flocking to Lucid?. I have not even glanced at a Tesla, too ugly and boxy for my taste.

People were never going to flock to Lucid regardless of some misaligned panels. You just needed to look at the space they are playing in to know they were never going to sell 50,000 Airs a year or whatever obnoxious number it was in the investor deck.

Maybe software turned people away but Covid screwed them, supply chain screwed them, taking too long to get to the Pure screwed them. Constant missteps with marketing and communication probably screwed them but more importantly, they’re just playing in a very small space for volume sales. Current economic climate aside, the Air at best has 2,500 cars a quarter in it in the US at least.

Gravity is going to do better than the Air but it’s still playing in a very niche market. These aren’t mass volume movers. My main worry for Lucid at the moment is history repeating itself. If they drag their feet on the Touring people may just move on to something they can get now. I’d be VERY surprised if Tourings were delivered this side of Christmas given the GGT production / delivery debacle.

 

[DeaneG]

...so do you think it is just the Price that has kept people from flocking to Lucid?

Here are March sales figures for large luxury sedans. Lucid's doing great. https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2025-u-s-large-luxury-car-sales-figures-by-model-with-rankings/

 

[Batteryman]

People were never going to flock to Lucid regardless of some misaligned panels. You just needed to look at the space they are playing in to know they were never going to sell 50,000 Airs a year or whatever obnoxious number it was in the investor deck.

Maybe software turned people away but Covid screwed them, supply chain screwed them, taking too long to get to the Pure screwed them. Constant missteps with marketing and communication probably screwed them but more importantly, they’re just playing in a very small space for volume sales. Current economic climate aside, the Air at best has 2,500 cars a quarter in it in the US at least.

Gravity is going to do better than the Air but it’s still playing in a very niche market. These aren’t mass volume movers. My main worry for Lucid at the moment is history repeating itself. If they drag their feet on the Touring people may just move on to something they can get now. I’d be VERY surprised if Tourings were delivered this side of Christmas given the GGT production / delivery debacle.

Exactly, get the touring out ASAP before people flock to other brands……

 

[DBV]

Here are March sales figures for large luxury sedans. Lucid's doing great. https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2025-u-s-large-luxury-car-sales-figures-by-model-with-rankings/

I would not say they are doing great. The Air is currently the only car they sell and they are giving them away with the lease deals they keep having. The companies are listed sell way more cars when you combine all they sell and its not even close.

They have a long ways to go until I consider them to be doing great. They still need to sell more Airs on a monthly basis and then get the Gravity out quickly and deliver as many as possible. Then get to the smaller SUV.

Love Lucid, so hopefully somehow that happens.

 

[borski]

I would not say they are doing great. The Air is currently the only car they sell and they are giving them away with the lease deals they keep having. The companies are listed sell way more cars when you combine all they sell and its not even close.

They have a long ways to go until I consider them to be doing great. They still need to sell more Airs on a monthly basis and then get the Gravity out quickly and deliver as many as possible. Then get to the smaller SUV.

Love Lucid, so hopefully somehow that happens.

They are outselling every competitive car in its class, except the Toyota Crown and BMW 7-series, and not by much. Almost twice as many as Porsche.

I'd say they're doing just fine.

 

[DrLucid]

Now that the review videos are online, the lease and finance details have been revealed, the VINs should be coming out soon.
What would be the checklist when taking the delivery?

 

[sri]

Now that the review videos are online, the lease and finance details have been revealed, the VINs should be coming out soon.
What would be the checklist when taking the delivery?

Check if you get Gravity or Air

 

[Blue Lectroid]

I am very much enjoying these past several days…the press week looks like it was exceptionally well organized, the Gravity very well received, leasing info is available, push emails to existing customers have been informative, it’s clear that the first deliveries will be the 450 Dreams (assuming they sell them all) and the concern (and conspiracy theories) about how Lucid would blow this launch appears to have been unfounded. (Please note that I have personally been unconcerned throughout).

No we can start obsessing about really important stuff again…like panel gaps. LOL.

 

[msaunders9430]

Now that the review videos are online, the lease and finance details have been revealed, the VINs should be coming out soon.
What would be the checklist when taking the delivery?

Great question.

This checklist was created in 2022 during the delivieries of the Air.
Perhaps one will be created for Gravity.

 

[Kevmark58]

Maybe I'm wrong but I just have a feeling that Lucid is hiding something and is actively trying to control the narrative to buy themselves more time. It’s relatively easy for them to dictate what the press can and can’t discuss or show, unlike a random person getting in a car, filming something, and posting it online. The entire approach to this launch is quite peculiar; they initiate something and then abruptly go silent, only to repeat the same with test drives over a weekend then abruptly stop them.

Watch the videos that have been released. The press and car aficionados are driving them and the accolades are growing.