Gravity Delivery Discussion

[merveille07]

Need some input from friends on the forum…

I’ve been holding out for power package - though we don’t camp and I don’t have a huge need. It’s come in handy a couple of times in our R1S, but won’t get heavy use.

Now, considering inventory cars without power, but every other option I wanted. Should I make the leap? Or hold out?

I am trying to justify by saying I can buy a huge Anker power box with outlets if I really need it. Also, the USB-C ports are fairly powerful. I am never going to hook up a grill or fridge.

Trade off is really delivery timing. I think my GGT as spec’d, is probably not coming until year end at best. Don’t have to get rid of existing cars, but one of them is driving me crazy (no name as I don’t want to focus on that…)

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I think you should check if the power package can be added after delivery when supplies are available. If not, I will say wait for it. In my experience; I always regret not waiting for the things I really want by compromising. Matter of fact; Lucid said, compromise nothing

 

[Neilnaples]

Need some input from friends on the forum…

I’ve been holding out for power package - though we don’t camp and I don’t have a huge need. It’s come in handy a couple of times in our R1S, but won’t get heavy use.

Now, considering inventory cars without power, but every other option I wanted. Should I make the leap? Or hold out?

I am trying to justify by saying I can buy a huge Anker power box with outlets if I really need it. Also, the USB-C ports are fairly powerful. I am never going to hook up a grill or fridge.

Trade off is really delivery timing. I think my GGT as spec’d, is probably not coming until year end at best. Don’t have to get rid of existing cars, but one of them is driving me crazy (no name as I don’t want to focus on that…)

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

The two USB-C ports in the front are 100W - that will charge any laptop computer or electronic device. The power is really only for items that you might need camping or tailgating, etc. If these are not important to you I would just go ahead and get a Gravity without the power ports and HUD. So far my opinion of the HUD display is that it is underwhelming. My Mercedes EQS was spectacular - the one in the Gravity is pretty damn basic - nothing to be impressed by. Maybe with software updates it will deliver what was promised - but I am not holding my breath. I think all the other upgrades are more important. And I do like the looks of the large 22/23 tires !!

 

[9point81]

Need some input from friends on the forum…

I’ve been holding out for power package - though we don’t camp and I don’t have a huge need. It’s come in handy a couple of times in our R1S, but won’t get heavy use.

Now, considering inventory cars without power, but every other option I wanted. Should I make the leap? Or hold out?

I am trying to justify by saying I can buy a huge Anker power box with outlets if I really need it. Also, the USB-C ports are fairly powerful. I am never going to hook up a grill or fridge.

Trade off is really delivery timing. I think my GGT as spec’d, is probably not coming until year end at best. Don’t have to get rid of existing cars, but one of them is driving me crazy (no name as I don’t want to focus on that…)

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Just go for it. I reasoned the same. We won't really need the outlets for much but backup power to the home and our portable fridge we use on road trips, but using the DC outlet can cover our needs, so we are fine.

 

[niceInBoston]

backup power to the home and our portable fridge we use on road trips

Those are the main reasons I am waiting for the power package. I’ll kick myself many times over the years otherwise. Some of our laptops take a lot of power (gaming ones), too, and would benefit from the plugs.

My theory is that they produced these before the power package became a thing, and were orphaned when folks adjusted their orders to include the power package.

 

[bryway]

Need some input from friends on the forum…

I’ve been holding out for power package - though we don’t camp and I don’t have a huge need. It’s come in handy a couple of times in our R1S, but won’t get heavy use.

Now, considering inventory cars without power, but every other option I wanted. Should I make the leap? Or hold out?

I am trying to justify by saying I can buy a huge Anker power box with outlets if I really need it. Also, the USB-C ports are fairly powerful. I am never going to hook up a grill or fridge.

Trade off is really delivery timing. I think my GGT as spec’d, is probably not coming until year end at best. Don’t have to get rid of existing cars, but one of them is driving me crazy (no name as I don’t want to focus on that…)

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

If you have the runway (read: not in a hurry due to a lease coming to term, and money isn’t a deciding factor for whether you get it or not) why not wait? IMHO it’s better to do that than kick yourself later wishing you had the feature.

Reminds me of when I was just out of uni and could finally afford to buy a nicer (used) car. I found myself frustrated the original owner didn’t tick all the options boxes when ordering, and as a result I had to stare at blank slugs in the dash that *should* have been functional buttons for whatever features were missing — not that this will be your situation, as the power outlets are hidden.

 

[msaunders9430]

Need some input from friends on the forum…

I’ve been holding out for power package - though we don’t camp and I don’t have a huge need. It’s come in handy a couple of times in our R1S, but won’t get heavy use.

Now, considering inventory cars without power, but every other option I wanted. Should I make the leap? Or hold out?

I am trying to justify by saying I can buy a huge Anker power box with outlets if I really need it. Also, the USB-C ports are fairly powerful. I am never going to hook up a grill or fridge.

Trade off is really delivery timing. I think my GGT as spec’d, is probably not coming until year end at best. Don’t have to get rid of existing cars, but one of them is driving me crazy (no name as I don’t want to focus on that…)

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Since you have other options for getting the power that the outlets would provide, you're not missing out on the feature.
Same feature, different method of delivery (external vs. through the car).
If that huge power box is going to bother you everytime you use it and cause you to wish you had the integrated outlets, wait for the outlets.
If the power box size doesn't bother you, take the leap now.
I know that size of the power box would probably bother me for the few times I might use it.

Also, I had already compromised with getting a tow package I may never use. I've got it if ever needed though.
My point is, if you're already making other compromises, do you want to make an additional one.

Also, your R1S has them.
Not sure if you own that or leasing.
If you own it, you're covered.

 

[pyle112]

Need some input from friends on the forum…

I’ve been holding out for power package - though we don’t camp and I don’t have a huge need. It’s come in handy a couple of times in our R1S, but won’t get heavy use.

Now, considering inventory cars without power, but every other option I wanted. Should I make the leap? Or hold out?

I am trying to justify by saying I can buy a huge Anker power box with outlets if I really need it. Also, the USB-C ports are fairly powerful. I am never going to hook up a grill or fridge.

Trade off is really delivery timing. I think my GGT as spec’d, is probably not coming until year end at best. Don’t have to get rid of existing cars, but one of them is driving me crazy (no name as I don’t want to focus on that…)

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Are there inventory cars you are aware of?

 

[Ron_Burgundy]

Are there inventory cars you are aware of?

Yes. But I think availability has something to do with geography. For the first time, I was offered cars that don’t have dynamic handling or the convenience package - that really surprised me. Not sure why they’d build those at this point…

 

[DrK]

I am doing my best to reframe my expectations. It's been really hard to do, but it's definitely the right thing to do. I had originally hoped for a spring delivery, since I was early on the list and also got on board the Dream Edition train. Then I hoped I would be sometime over the summer, at least by Labor Day. There is now no chance of that, and honestly at this point I think I have to get my head around a possible 2026 delivery. This is crushingly disappointing.

But with that said, I live 1.5 hours away from a service center in perfect traffic conditions, and considering that service center is basically on the DC Beltway, I am 2-2.5 hours away from a service center. I will be furious if I get a car that locks me out or won't start and leaves me stranded at dinner, or at the Costco, or even worse on some road trip 150 miles from home. I dread the possibility of having to explain/defend to my friends and family why I spent >$100K on a car that works intermittently and sound like some deranged fanboy.

I started to flip a switch in my head a year ago that I wanted a new car; my S is now approaching 8 years old and although it's still a great car I enjoy driving every day, the range is down a bit and I would genuinely like something a bit bigger. But I don't *need* a new car, so this is mostly an ego thing and I just have to get over myself.

I am so hopeful for the promise of what Gravity could be, and sounds like it is for some of you when it is working. But I am very, very disappointed with the execution of this rollout. But disappointment = expectation - reality, and expectation is the one variable I control here.

We are fan boy and girl (I am well past 70 yo ) sales and service for our 2025 AGT was and is outstanding. The car: the best and despite not at its full spec potential getting better with every OTA.

BUT we have orphaned Gravity. First we had a GGT on order, upgraded to Dream to get summer delivery (and frankly show it off on our ritzy August New England seaside sojourn. Needed to accept largest wheels (which we did) but then saw the HUD artifact right in center of field of view.. and then my wife showed me my unadoptable ie saleable leftover Tesla MS Plaid wheels ( can’t use in winter pothole city). My speculation on exam is HUD issues are hardware on top of software. Too much for us. Orphan. Then GGT too late for ferry res. And then the big issue. Both winter and summer we valet many many times a week. And when we are not we are on 1000+ mile drives. Valets talk. Valets rely on parking cars that unlock and drive.

It is a disservice to Lucid to place the Gravity where it gets a bad reputation.

Whether it’s a stranded octogenarian at a national park, a valet with three blocked cars, or a busy hairstylist explaining his screws up schedule.

If you look at ‘the fob’ issue ( I bought faraday pouch and box to save battery. But... It is more than the fob. Opening and driving the car has redundant options. Fob, and card are two and known failures. Phone is not activated yet for near field or internet, pin ( can’t enter). In other words risk management isn’t in place. And the risk is to Lucid.

In my case, sales which has been very very attentive and excellent have the frustration and do not recognize mine. I fear that it may be easier for them to misdirect.

But if I am a brand ambassador of sorts I don’t want to make the hole they have created significantly deeper. Nor to passively alert Chicago, Nantucket,and Palm Beach to the current risk.

Hopefully I will be a Gravity early adopter just not a frustrated and compromised beta tester.

All the best to Lucid and its thoughtful and tolerant Gravity owners; and congratulations to its Air owners - you chose the best and it’s even getting better.

 

[Jackles]

Are there inventory cars you are aware of?

For CA, I called this morning and there’s currently one GGT available.

I have a DE on order but hoping to get an orphaned or cancelled one sooner.

 

[Ron_Burgundy]

For CA, I called this morning and there’s currently one GGT available.

I have a DE on order but hoping to get an orphaned or cancelled one sooner.

You can find an inventory car but at this point, you will have to compromise significantly based on what I’ve seen. I don’t mean wheels or towing - that’s a given. I mean no power package, dynamic handling or no convenience package or a very different interior.

 

[Jackles]

You can find an inventory car but at this point, you will have to compromise significantly based on what I’ve seen. I don’t mean wheels or towing - that’s a given. I mean no power package, dynamic handling or no convenience package or a very different interior.

Agreed. The car is readily available as long you don’t care for a fully loaded one.

The HUD is a must have for me, so I am impatiently waiting for my DE.

 

[pyle112]

Agreed. The car is readily available as long you don’t care for a fully loaded one.

The HUD is a must have for me, so I am impatiently waiting for my DE.

Just reached out to a handful of other SAs that I had worked with previously and one immediately responded with GTs that were pretty well spec'd. Just need to clarify if DD2 is available and if these can be shipped to NYC before pulling the trigger. Amazing.

 

[Jackles]

Just reached out to a handful of other SAs that I had worked with previously and one immediately responded with GTs that were pretty well spec'd. Just need to clarify if DD2 is available and if these can be shipped to NYC before pulling the trigger. Amazing.

No tech package on those right?

 

[037]

Just reached out to a handful of other SAs that I had worked with previously and one immediately responded with GTs that were pretty well spec'd. Just need to clarify if DD2 is available and if these can be shipped to NYC before pulling the trigger. Amazing.

Care to share some names? First hour GT reservation here and my SA is not super worth coming with any sort of info.

Also NYC…if you do get one first maybe we should hang out…

 

[pyle112]

No tech package on those right?

Unclear but unlikely. Waiting for response on a few q's

 

[Ron_Burgundy]

Just reached out to a handful of other SAs that I had worked with previously and one immediately responded with GTs that were pretty well spec'd. Just need to clarify if DD2 is available and if these can be shipped to NYC before pulling the trigger. Amazing.

But do any of them have power package? Like every option except HUD? I’ve not seen that in weeks.

 

[pyle112]

Unclear but unlikely. Waiting for response on a few q's

Confirming no tech package, regular audio and no dream drive pro. Only regular dream drive. Not upgradable to DDpro since it requires additional cameras, so no hands free driving. And for anyone interested- configuration below available for delivery in 2 weeks.

 

[hmp10]

You can find an inventory car but at this point, you will have to compromise significantly based on what I’ve seen. I don’t mean wheels or towing - that’s a given. I mean no power package, dynamic handling or no convenience package or a very different interior.

Just a word of caution to those who want the full measure of handling the Gravity is capable of delivering. Don't get tempted into passing on the Dynamic Handling Package to get the car sooner. It's astonishing.

I could do without the HUD all day long and on Sunday. In fact, at this point I'd like to rip it out of our GDE. But after driving this car a few hundred miles, I never want to be without such brilliantly-executed rear-wheel steering again. Jason Cammisa of Hagerty says it's the only system to rival Porsche's latest iteration, and I see what he means. (The 3-chamber air suspension probably plays a role, too, although its effects are a bit harder to discern, for me at least.)

 

[WildRide47]

Just a word of caution to those who want the full measure of handling the Gravity is capable of delivering. Don't get tempted into passing on the Dynamic Handling Package to get the car sooner. It's astonishing.

I could do without the HUD all day long and on Sunday. In fact, at this point I'd like to rip it out of our GDE. But after driving this car a few hundred miles, I never want to be without such brilliantly-executed rear-wheel steering again. Jason Cammisa of Hagerty says it's the only system to rival Porsche's latest iteration, and I see what he means. (The 3-chamber air suspension probably plays a role, too, although its effects are a bit harder to discern, for me at least.)

I have been a long time supporter of having rear wheel steering for the Air. I had it on my Panamera Turbo which is 3 inches longer than the Air and it made a dramatic difference in the turning diameter. It is an option I would order on every future car that offers it. Once you have it, you will never want to go back to not having it on any car.