Lucid Achieves Record-Breaking 5 Miles Per kWh Efficiency

[Paul]

“one of our products “ ?

Lucid Achieves Record-Breaking 5 Miles Per kWh Efficiency, CEO Says - EV

The luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, Lucid Motors, has achieved a new record result in vehicle efficiency, the CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson said at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference on Tuesday.

eletric-vehicles.com

 

[DeaneG]

“one of our products “ ?

Lucid Achieves Record-Breaking 5 Miles Per kWh Efficiency, CEO Says - EV

The luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, Lucid Motors, has achieved a new record result in vehicle efficiency, the CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson said at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference on Tuesday.

eletric-vehicles.com

I'm thinking it's likely the midsize model(s).

 

[xponents]

I'm thinking it's likely the midsize model(s).

The way I read it was that a variant of the Air was getting 5 mi/kwh soon, and the midsize would get 6 mi/kwh. This is also supported by other interviews of Rawlinson, and it does make sense with the Pure RWD already getting close to 5.

 

[DeaneG]

The way I read it was that a variant of the Air was getting 5 mi/kwh soon, and the midsize would get 6 mi/kwh. This is also supported by other interviews of Rawlinson, and it does make sense with the Pure RWD already getting close to 5.

That would be great.

 

[Daniel2022AT]

The EPA cycle for the Air 19 inch is already 4.6 or so. Improved motor efficiency and better optimized regen/inverter programming could get the Air to 5. Midsize vehicle that’s 800 pounds lighter could get 6 in a couple years. In fact that will be required by then to stay best in class.

 

[ColonelBadger]

The EPA cycle for the Air 19 inch is already 4.6 or so. Improved motor efficiency and better optimized regen/inverter programming could get the Air to 5. Midsize vehicle that’s 800 pounds lighter could get 6 in a couple years. In fact that will be required by then to stay best in class.

Would that increase the Pure/Touring to around ~450miles EPA ?

 

[xponents]

Would that increase the Pure/Touring to around ~450miles EPA ?

Theoretically, 5 mi/kwh provides 440 miles on the 88 kWh Pure RWD pack. So yes, although I don’t think the Touring will also get 5 mi/kwh.

 

[RM-S8]

It says "has achieved a certified five miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh) efficiency".
The key word "certified".
Me likey.

 

[ColonelBadger]

It says "has achieved a certified five miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh) efficiency".
The key word "certified".
Me likey.

Me too, particularly with the inference that there will be a OTA software update to vehicles

 

[Neuner89]

I've never gotten close to 5. More like 3.2 on my GT 19 inch wheels. Have never seen a 4. Would like to know which product this is

 

[xponents]

I've never gotten close to 5. More like 3.2 on my GT 19 inch wheels. Have never seen a 4. Would like to know which product this is

It's a product called "Driving at the speed limit" which gets you 4 mi/kwh. Try it someday, its free!

 

[hydbob]

I've never gotten close to 5. More like 3.2 on my GT 19 inch wheels. Have never seen a 4. Would like to know which product this is

Most likely RWD Pure

 

[Steveinarizona]

It's a product called "Driving at the speed limit" which gets you 4 mi/kwh. Try it someday, its free!

And boring. And in my area driving at the speed limit is dangerous as well as everyone else is going much faster.

 

[skomarla]

I've never gotten close to 5. More like 3.2 on my GT 19 inch wheels. Have never seen a 4. Would like to know which product this is

A couple of times when service returned my car at my home, they have been eager to show off the efficiency to me. They've manage to hit 4.5 - 4.8. I live 60 miles away from the Natick, MA service center and the drive between here and there is mostly highway and not always flat.. yes EPA is possible! I've seen it on my AT with 19" wheels

 

[skomarla]

Isn't WLTP more lenient? If he is at the "Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference", He is more likely to be citing WLTP numbers

 

[Crimson]

Isn't WLTP more lenient? If he is at the "Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference", He is more likely to be citing WLTP numbers

The WLTP standard is indeed more lenient. However, from the article:

"This is a landmark achievement validated by the EPA.”

It sounds like it was definitely achieved under the EPA standard.

 

[RockSports]

It's a product called "Driving at the speed limit" which gets you 4 mi/kwh. Try it someday, its free!

Around here that product is more likely to get people passing you on a blind curve or giving you some serious road rage than it is to get you any positive results.

 

[Taz K]

I have a daily commute round-trip of about 50 miles, mostly highways in SoCal in Swift mode with full regen. My average has been 3.8mi/kwh over the past 7 months of ownership of a '23 Pure AWD. On days when the traffic restrains me enjoying a thrilling driving experience, I get 4.4-4.8 mi/kwh. I drive about 5-10 mph above the limit when possible. I haven't experienced any form of road rage, which is really unusual. When I drive my BMW, it's not unusual to have other drivers try to drive aggressively to get me attention. Nonetheless, with some OTA software updates to the power management system, I think 5 mi/kwh is possible, maybe in the Smooth setting. Conversely, I would be willing to pay for an optional OTA update to unleash the full (or reasonably more) power that the motors could provide since they are the same motors as the Touring but the Touring has 620hp. Maybe a Pure Super Sprint Mode? I hope I do not ruffle any feathers for those with the Touring and GT models with this last wish. 619hp would be fine by me.

 

[kurious]

We should hold a contest to see -- for each variant of Air -- who can get the best efficiency for a certain minimum distance like 100 miles.

Naaah! I'm squarely in the club of just enjoying your car, as much as possible within your particular trip's range requirements!

 

[Neuner89]

It's a product called "Driving at the speed limit" which gets you 4 mi/kwh. Try it someday, its free!

Hi - somewhat mea culpa- drove the 55 mph speed limit today on the Merritt Parkway like a grandma on Highway Assist and achieved 4.1 miles per KWH going to work from Darien CT to Milford CT (30 miles) which has never happened. So apparently it can happen. But I will say I may as well have had my hazard lights on - I was by far the slowest car on the road. Tomorrow I will try 'normal' driving - 65 -70 mph, not 55mph and report back.