Lucid Achieves Record-Breaking 5 Miles Per kWh Efficiency

[Jester1868]

Driving from TX to TN, I never got much higher than 3/KWh, but I was mostly driving a constant 10 over the posted limit (pretty much 65-85 the whole way) on 21"s. 5??? Maybe at like 50mph! lol

 

[Bobby]

Driving from TX to TN, I never got much higher than 3/KWh, but I was mostly driving a constant 10 over the posted limit (pretty much 65-85 the whole way) on 21"s. 5??? Maybe at like 50mph! lol

Efficiency at 65 versus 85 will be a huge difference.

 

[Pragmatic]

Efficiency at 65 versus 85 will be a huge difference.

Energy used to overcome aerodynamic drag are 70% higher at 85 mph compared to 65 mph. You can not expect good energy efficiency at higher speeds.

 

[borski]

Also, the 21s are the most inefficient tire in the whole lineup, so that didn’t do you any favors.

They’re also the most fun tire though

 

[Bobby]

Also, the 21s are the most inefficient tire in the whole lineup, so that didn’t do you any favors.

They’re also the most fun tire though

And the wheels look the best. All 3 styles.

 

[Amster]

And the wheels look the best. All 3 styles.

I have to agree with that. I've even thought about getting the Forza 19" wheels that look like the 21s.

 

[Buffalo Bob]

Forza 19" wheels

Is there any particular model/style that achieves that?

 

[Amster]

Is there any particular model/style that achieves that?

Lucid

OEM Forged Wheels for Lucid. An individual vehicle wheel not only enhances your car visually but is the right measure that decides the perfect look. The forged wheel is available any color and design. All our designs are fully tested.

forzaaa.com

 

[fredp]

So, let's focus on how this 5 mi/kWh was accomplished and under what driving conditions. Without those context, it is just a claim.

https://****************.com/lucid/...e-5-miles-per-kwh-vehicle-very-soon-ceo-says/

 

[Buffalo Bob]

Lucid

OEM Forged Wheels for Lucid. An individual vehicle wheel not only enhances your car visually but is the right measure that decides the perfect look. The forged wheel is available any color and design. All our designs are fully tested.

forzaaa.com

It looks like Forza makes the OEM 19" wheels for Lucid. Interesting! Which of the others are you considering?

 

[Amster]

It looks like Forza makes the OEM 19" wheels for Lucid. Interesting! Which of the others are you considering?

R2 or R3. The thing is, unlike Lucid, they will make any design in any size. So I could get the 21" style wheels to fit my 19" tires. It's more a wishlist thing, $2K is more than I'm willing to spend on it for now. (There is golf cart supply company selling them for $700, but I find that highly suspicious and they don't answer emails.)

 

[Buffalo Bob]

R2 or R3. The thing is, unlike Lucid, they will make any design in any size. So I could get the 21" style wheels to fit my 19" tires. It's more a wishlist thing, $2K is more than I'm willing to spend on it for now. (There is golf cart supply company selling them for $700, but I find that highly suspicious and they don't answer emails.)

Nice, but I'm guessing that neither the 21s or 22s will reduce the visible gap between the tires and the fenders. I'm pretty much OK with the look of my 19" wheels without the aero covers. I like how not so much of the brake drum shows, and am thinking about having my brake calipers painted. I think that will dress up the look while being way cheaper than a new set of wheels. I share your concern over those $700 wheels, unless they got them off a car being parted out.

 

[Steveinarizona]

Nice, but I'm guessing that neither the 21s or 22s will reduce the visible gap between the tires and the fenders. I'm pretty much OK with the look of my 19" wheels without the aero covers. I like how not so much of the brake drum shows, and am thinking about having my brake calipers painted. I think that will dress up the look while being way cheaper than a new set of wheels. I share your concern over those $700 wheels, unless they got them off a car being parted out.

Most likely they fell of a truck