Miles/Kwh

[Westchester Air]

So, I'm a couple of weeks into my ownership (AT) and am trying to get a decent understanding of what my expectations should be with regard to M/Kwh. For background, I'm just north of NYC, so the last couple of weeks have been high 30s or low 40s in the AM and highs, generally in the 50s. Also, the car is parked outside, not garaged. Morning drives seem to be just north of 3 miles/Kwh, afternoons somewhat better. Honestly, not as good as I thought it would be. Just wondering...Is this typical and expected? And...does it get better as the tires and motor "break in"?

I believe the EPA estimates are closer to 4.5, which I'm guessing is more ideal conditions.

So...in general, would love to hear about peoples experience in weather that's similar to mine and looking ahead, how that changes in the summer and dead of winter. Thanks everyone!

 

[ColonelBadger]

It gets better as the weather warms. It's hard to stop obsessing about efficiency and how much your battery and or mileage is dropping as you drive initially. Particularly if this is your first EV. Over time you'll stop worrying about it, particularly after your first couple of long journeys where you'll realize you have plenty of range. Just try and switch off and enjoy the ride.

 

[PaulC]

It gets better as the weather warms. It's hard to stop obsessing about efficiency and how much your battery and or mileage is dropping as you drive initially. Particularly if this is your first EV. Over time you'll stop worrying about it, particularly after your first couple of long journeys where you'll realize you have plenty of range. Just try and switch off and enjoy the ride.

So, I'm a couple of weeks into my ownership (AT) and am trying to get a decent understanding of what my expectations should be with regard to M/Kwh. For background, I'm just north of NYC, so the last couple of weeks have been high 30s or low 40s in the AM and highs, generally in the 50s. Also, the car is parked outside, not garaged. Morning drives seem to be just north of 3 miles/Kwh, afternoons somewhat better. Honestly, not as good as I thought it would be. Just wondering...Is this typical and expected? And...does it get better as the tires and motor "break in"?

I believe the EPA estimates are closer to 4.5, which I'm guessing is more ideal conditions.

So...in general, would love to hear about peoples experience in weather that's similar to mine and looking ahead, how that changes in the summer and dead of winter. Thanks everyone!

2023 AT with 27K miles in Balt Md area- also low 3s, so likely expected efficiency at these temps.

 

[thyname]

Specs for 2025 Air Touring are here: https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/lucid-air-touring-technical-specs-2025.pdf

Bottom of page one has the efficiency numbers.

My '25 Touring with 19" standard wheels has efficiency of 4.4 miles per kWh per the specs. Got the car in mid-February (it was cold for many days in February), currently 1,500 miles driven, efficiency is 3.59 miles per kWh in mine.

 

[Westchester Air]

It gets better as the weather warms. It's hard to stop obsessing about efficiency and how much your battery and or mileage is dropping as you drive initially. Particularly if this is your first EV. Over time you'll stop worrying about it, particularly after your first couple of long journeys where you'll realize you have plenty of range. Just try and switch off and enjoy the ride.

LOL...reading me like a book! Thanks @ColonelBadger

My first EV..and a stat nerd. I'll try to relax and enjoy the (fantastic) ride

 

[Westchester Air]

Specs for 2025 Air Touring are here: https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/lucid-air-touring-technical-specs-2025.pdf

Bottom of page one has the efficiency numbers.

My '25 Touring with 19" standard wheels has efficiency of 4.4 miles per kWh per the specs. Got the car in mid-February (it was cold for many days in February), currently 1,500 miles driven, efficiency is 3.59 miles per kWh in mine.

This makes pretty good sense. I'm guessing your numbers (and mine) will rise through perhaps September and again start to head south as the weather chills. Thanks!

 

[ColonelBadger]

This makes pretty good sense. I'm guessing your numbers (and mine) will rise through perhaps September and again start to head south as the weather chills. Thanks!

Yeah I'm in the low to mid 3's right now in NH, but was in the 4's in the summer.

 

[thyname]

This makes pretty good sense. I'm guessing your numbers (and mine) will rise through perhaps September and again start to head south as the weather chills. Thanks!

Yes, your guess is correct. This is not my first EV, so I know the numbers do not mean too much. If I average close to 4 miles per kWh I will be very happy. In the grand scheme of things, it is not crucially important.

 

[moytoyx]

A little over 2 years with a touring and 37k miles. I lost my life time starts when I reset my trip B by mistake. Was at 4.0 but more like 3.9 now. Cold really brought numbers down but just enjoy your new ride and welcome to the family! My first EV as well.

 

[doubletwist]

I'm a little over a month with an AT with 20" wheels. At 1455mi mix of city/suburb/highway driving in Texas (it's been nice. Mostly in 70s) and I've averaged 3.2mi/kWh.

 

[jpcornett]

So, I'm a couple of weeks into my ownership (AT) and am trying to get a decent understanding of what my expectations should be with regard to M/Kwh. For background, I'm just north of NYC, so the last couple of weeks have been high 30s or low 40s in the AM and highs, generally in the 50s. Also, the car is parked outside, not garaged. Morning drives seem to be just north of 3 miles/Kwh, afternoons somewhat better. Honestly, not as good as I thought it would be. Just wondering...Is this typical and expected? And...does it get better as the tires and motor "break in"?

I believe the EPA estimates are closer to 4.5, which I'm guessing is more ideal conditions.

So...in general, would love to hear about peoples experience in weather that's similar to mine and looking ahead, how that changes in the summer and dead of winter. Thanks everyone!

I'm on east coast as well, in WV. I travel a lot and generally plan for 80% of whatever range says and try to stop and charge with 100 +/- miles remaining. Some areas like SC don't have a lot of charging. Once you get that under control, trips are just a function of some planning.

 

[rhbblb1]

Drove 175 miles today. AWD pure. Temp in Low 70’s with AC on. 19 inch tires. Did the speed limit whole way. Half trip 65-70 on I-85.
4.80 m/kwh

 

[Buffalo Bob]

Drove 175 miles today. AWD pure. Temp in Low 70’s with AC on. 19 inch tires. Did the speed limit whole way. Half trip 65-70 on I-85.
4.80 m/kwh

Wow! Short of a dramatic drop in elevation along the route and/or a bodacious tailwind, I don't see how that's possible for a Pure AWD. I'm envious! Have you checked your car's tire settings to confirm that they are set to 19s?

 

[Bobby]

Drove 175 miles today. AWD pure. Temp in Low 70’s with AC on. 19 inch tires. Did the speed limit whole way. Half trip 65-70 on I-85.
4.80 m/kwh

Sounds really boring!

 

[kopik]

My 2025 AT averaged 3.3-3.4 m/kwh over first 3k miles (since December 2024) in SF Bay Area. My daily drive is a mix of hills, freeway and city driving. So I guess that's why efficiency in on the lower side. Recently I drove ~ 100 mi on a freeway with 3 other adults in the car, and it did 3.9 m/kwh.

 

[hs22]

Wow! Short of a dramatic drop in elevation along the route and/or a bodacious tailwind, I don't see how that's possible for a Pure AWD. I'm envious! Have you checked your car's tire settings to confirm that they are set to 19s?

I was thinking the same. I have a Pure AWD with the 19s. Am in SF Bay Area so the winter temps aren't as low as the east coast. My lifetime is around 3.7 m/kwh. Highway driving is mostly in the 70-75 mph range.

 

[dwfallin]

‘23 AT with 20” and 28k, lifetime around 3.5 - but love to drive! Also my first ev; you eventually realize the only time it matters is on long trips, and then use it for planning. Enjoy the ride!

 

[Cosmo Cruz]

I'm trying to think of luxury cars with bi-turbo V12s that make Lucid levels of power and torque

... where the owners are concerned about fuel efficiency ...

 

[Zinee]

I was thinking the same. I have a Pure AWD with the 19s. Am in SF Bay Area so the winter temps aren't as low as the east coast. My lifetime is around 3.7 m/kwh. Highway driving is mostly in the 70-75 mph range.

Pure RWD w/ 19s. Lifetime (3,000 miles) is exactly 4.0 m/kwh. Mostly Bay Area freeway driving (avg. 70 mph). Efficiency was a big reason I went with the RWD Pure and 19" wheels.

 

[Blue Lectroid]

I'm trying to think of luxury cars with bi-turbo V12s that make Lucid levels of power and torque

... where the owners are concerned about fuel efficiency ...

You CAN be a person of two minds. I used to swap back and forth between a 2004 Prius and a 2007 Ferrari 430. I had no issue driving for range / efficiency in the Prius and then letting it rip in the Ferrari. One got over 40 MPG easily and the other? Sometimes under 10! Nowadays I have one car (my 25 AGT / 19”) that can do both!

Lifetime average through 2500 miles is 4.0. This past winter was in the 3.8 range, more recently I’ve had warm weather days in the 4.8 - 5.0 range. Very doable if you try! I actually find that I have just as much fun in my AGT driving it for range as I do wailing on it…it does both exceedingly well.