Is Power vs Range mainly a software setting?

[AIR.LUCID]

Is it theoretically possible that Lucid could adjust the Pure to have even more range with less power? A trade-off I'd be willing to make. For example, give me a max of 240 hp and more range.

 

[borski]

With two drivers of equal competence, the Plaid will be quicker off the line. It’s in the numbers. I’ve watched innumerable videos of acceleration matchups between the two, many by seasoned drivers, and I’ve yet to see an Air prevail.

The argument he's making is that his reaction speed would be quicker, because of his 'better' anticipation of when the red light would turn. It's not a useful argument since we are talking about a hypothetical other driver in the Plaid who, for all we know, drag races regularly

Either way, it doesn't matter - they're both insanely fast

 

[DaveyBoyGT]

With two drivers of equal competence, the Plaid will be quicker off the line. It’s in the numbers. I’ve watched innumerable videos of acceleration matchups between the two, many by seasoned drivers, and I’ve yet to see an Air prevail.

Duh. I've seen the specs. You missed my point. Drag racing is not about the cars, it's about the drivers. To see what I'm talking about, g

If you are 100 yards down the road in Sprint Mode you are already exceeding the speed limit!!

Yes, that's why I'd be slowing down!
o watch a drag race on TV

 

[hmp10]

The argument he's making is that his reaction speed would be quicker, because of his 'better' anticipation of when the red light would turn

I understood that. It's why I wrote in the original response, "if the Plaid driver is paying attention". It was meant as a shorthand reference to the fact that, if both drivers are equally competent in getting off the line, the Plaid -- with 500 pounds less weight and 30mm wider rear tires -- will beat the Air in a drag race. It's what both manufacturers have found in testing to support their 0-60 and quarter-mile claims, it's what Peter Rawlinson has acknowledged in interviews, and it's what outfits such as "Drag Times" and other seasoned testers have consistently found.

To me, our Air Dream Performance is the quicker car, not because of what it can do off the line at a drag strip, but because it remains more controllable under hard acceleration than our Plaid, thus making more of its acceleration safely accessible.

And . . . as Peter Rawlinson recently pointed out, the Air out-accelerates the Plaid from speed. What the Plaid can do above 60 mph is exhilarating. What the Air can do above 60 mph is mind-boggling.

 

[Steveinarizona]

If you are 100 yards down the road in Sprint Mode you are already exceeding the speed limit!!

Exactly. Why would anyone buy a car this large to use it in a drag race? It is a GT type car. I want the ability to drive quickly away from a stop light and to pass on a high speed road on a steep uphill. I don't care if I am a bit slower than a Plaid or a bit quicker than someone else. If you want to drag race, wait for the Tesla roadster.

 

[hmp10]

Exactly. Why would anyone buy a car this large to use it in a drag race? It is a GT type car. I want the ability to drive quickly away from a stop light and to pass on a high speed road on a steep uphill. I don't care if I am a bit slower than a Plaid or a bit quicker than someone else. If you want to drag race, wait for the Tesla roadster.

All good points. These are exactly the real utilities I get out of the Air's power day in and day out.

However, we've had three EVs and have another on order. I have the conceit to view myself as somewhat an ambassador for the capabilities of EVs to those who still entertain the notion that they are lesser cars than ICE cars. Consequently, I like to put friends and even acquaintances in the car (and behind the wheel if they dare) to show them just what an EV can do compared to an ICE car -- and hard acceleration is the easiest differentiating experience for them to grasp quickly.