Can I please ask, if you don't mind for a brief summation of your thoughts of ownership Lucid vs Tesla? I guess the main areas are build quality interior/exterior and practicality like rear passenger space in comparison. Thanks.
Pro Tesla:
- much more reliable software (although not problem free)
- large center screen with satellite maps (although I'll soon get a look at the new satellite map in the Lucid when it gets back from the shop)
- more functional front center console and wireless phone charger stations
- incredibly fast acceleration off the line and from speed
- Superchargers more accessible and more reliable
Pro Lucid:
- more solid body structure (the Tesla Plaid developed squeaks and groans at lower mileage than the Air has attained while remaining squeak and rattle free)
- better fit & finish
- vastly more roomy and comfortable passenger cabin, especially in rear seats
- much airier and more stylish cabin (although the latter is subjective)
- almost as quick off the line as the Plaid, but front end of Lucid stays better planted under hard acceleration
- more compliant ride with overall better handling in quick maneuvers
- quieter interior
- better range
- a real steering wheel instead of that unwieldy yoke
- many more luxury features (extending thigh supports in front seats, front seat massagers, automatic frunk lid operation, motorized rear window shades)
- better audio system
- much easier to use manual controls for A/C temp and fan speed, vent adjustments, and volume controls; easy to use haptic buttons for lights, wipers, door unlocking that don't require you to go into submenus
Conclusion:
I enjoy the acceleration of the Plaid but find everything else except its software inferior to the Lucid. Lucid's continued software malfunctions are driving me to distraction, but I find everything else about the car on an entirely different plane than the Tesla.
Tesla's service in the early years with my first Tesla was superb but then took a nosedive with the introduction of the Model 3, and it has not recovered.
Lucid's service has so far been superb, but I am seeing some early symptoms of a service infrastructure that is getting overwhelmed.