What’s it like coming from Tesla

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I was all set to order a Gravity but the price held me back. I was hoping the $96K would have most of the premium options. After configuring I was at $120K wasn’t gravity to aim a bit lower? Geesh.

I was willing to do an impulse buy under $100K but not at $120K. I think I need a to see reviews from real owners and a test drive before ordering.

I also thought it was a refundable reservation and was willing to do that while I researched.

Any way a few things holding me back.

Updates. I have to say updates adding features to my almost 3 year old Model S (4 year old design) is really impressive.

Like they just added a feature that if I stand by the rear hatch for few seconds it will beep, blink brake lights 3 times and open the trunk. Don’t even have to kick a pedal, genius.

Does Lucid do that or just fix bugs?

It really is an iPhone on wheels. And always feels new.

Bit curious on the size of the Gravity. I had a Model X (which I also enjoyed) and Jeep grand cherokees before that. That’s the size I want. When I hear 3 row seating 7 passenger I think too big. Model X was 3 row 7 passenger but only midgets fit in the last row.

Gravity dimensions look good but seeing it in person is always different.

I really don’t want another Tesla because of Elon’s circus and feels like S/X is really getting milked.

But a fairly loaded Model X is $80K. And FSD would likely transfer. Granted fit and finish of lucid will be nicer but that’s big bucks.

I suspect there are other posts like this.

 

[borski]

I was all set to order a Gravity but the price held me back. I was hoping the $96K would have most of the premium options. After configuring I was at $120K wasn’t gravity to aim a bit lower? Geesh.

Feel free to wait for a Touring. It will cost less.

I was willing to do an impulse buy under $100K but not at $120K. I think I need a to see reviews from real owners and a test drive before ordering.

Reasonable. Nobody said you have to order on launch day.

I also thought it was a refundable reservation and was willing to do that while I researched.

It is. Fully refundable until your vehicle is in production.

Updates. I have to say updates adding features to my almost 3 year old Model S (4 year old design) is really impressive.

Like they just added a feature that if I stand by the rear hatch for few seconds it will beep, blink brake lights 3 times and open the trunk. Don’t even have to kick a pedal, genius.

Does Lucid do that or just fix bugs?

Constantly. Hands free highway assist just got announced as coming soon, which means weeks or months, not years.

You can see past releases here: https://www.lucidupdates.com/ota-updates.html

It really is an iPhone on wheels. And always feels new.

Agreed.

Bit curious on the size of the Gravity. I had a Model X (which I also enjoyed) and Jeep grand cherokees before that. That’s the size I want. When I hear 3 row seating 7 passenger I think too big. Model X was 3 row 7 passenger but only midgets fit in the last row.

Gravity dimensions look good but seeing it in person is always different.

I really don’t want another Tesla because of Elon’s circus and feels like S/X is really getting milked.

Even forgetting the political BS, I just haven’t seen Tesla innovate in many years. Cybertruck doesn’t count; 48v isn’t “innovation,” and steer-by-wire is neat, but not the kind of innovation I care about.

I once liked the S/X. It was just a decade ago.

But a fairly loaded Model X is $80K. And FSD would likely transfer. Granted fit and finish of lucid will be nicer but that’s big bucks.

They are extremely different cars. The Model X has nowhere near the luxury or build quality that the Gravity will have. Even just in terms of interior materials alone.

That said, they are different prices. The Model X is priced lower than BMW, Mercedes, Lucid, Porsche, etc., because it can no longer claim to be the best (or only decent) EV, and it has never been luxury, and thus cannot compete at those same prices. Nobody would buy one.

That’s why it’s cheaper.

That doesn’t make it bad. Just different, and older.

 

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Tesla blew it on Cyber Truck. There is tons of innovation in Cyber Truck. If they put that tech in a Gravity like vehicle and/or normal Pick up it would be doing extremely well. The list is too long. It’s a real shame they put all that innovation into a brick on wheels. Saw one up close the other day. Gosh it’s even uglier in person.

I went from X to S for range. And really would never want to ever go below 400 miles range again. I have not charged on the road in years. With the X it was often (not long but just nice to not have to stop).

I don’t charge to 100% typically and I don’t deplete below 20%. And you lose 10% in winter. I want 240 miles with no plan ahead, no anxiety, no charging on the road. A 400 range just barely gets me that. 330 range X did not.

Way too many EV’s in the 300+ mile range. It’s the main reason I’m considering a Lucid.

What people don’t get it’s not the range needs to be non stop. I want to do a “day trip” without stopping to charge. Go somewhere, make several stops, side trips, and go home. And never think about charging.

 

[steveairgt]

I was a huge Tesla fan. I bought Model S in 2015, then traded it in for a Model X in 2018. When the Lucid Air came out and I test drove it, I immediately knew it was special and very different then Tesla. So in 2022 I sold my Model X and bought the Lucid Air Grand Touring. What an amazing car. Now I’m about to sell it (anyone interested? Only 11,000 miles) to place an order for the Gravity.

Sitting in and driving a Lucid is no comparison to a Tesla Model S or X. Tesla really abandoned the high end. They much rather sell Model 3 and Y. I get it from an investment perspective. There are many more customers for 3 and Y than S and X. I still own Tesla stock (even though I took some profits and sold some) but would never buy another Tesla since I'm into high end luxury cars.

As for the Gravity, I haven't seen one live yet, but I can tell you as a former Model X owner, if the Gravity is anything like the Lucid Air, it won't compare to a Model X. In my opinion, Lucid really competes with Mercedes S class more so than Tesla.

 

[Batteryman]

I was all set to order a Gravity but the price held me back. I was hoping the $96K would have most of the premium options. After configuring I was at $120K wasn’t gravity to aim a bit lower? Geesh.

I was willing to do an impulse buy under $100K but not at $120K. I think I need a to see reviews from real owners and a test drive before ordering.

I also thought it was a refundable reservation and was willing to do that while I researched.

Any way a few things holding me back.

Updates. I have to say updates adding features to my almost 3 year old Model S (4 year old design) is really impressive.

Like they just added a feature that if I stand by the rear hatch for few seconds it will beep, blink brake lights 3 times and open the trunk. Don’t even have to kick a pedal, genius.

Does Lucid do that or just fix bugs?

It really is an iPhone on wheels. And always feels new.

Bit curious on the size of the Gravity. I had a Model X (which I also enjoyed) and Jeep grand cherokees before that. That’s the size I want. When I hear 3 row seating 7 passenger I think too big. Model X was 3 row 7 passenger but only midgets fit in the last row.

Gravity dimensions look good but seeing it in person is always different.

I really don’t want another Tesla because of Elon’s circus and feels like S/X is really getting milked.

But a fairly loaded Model X is $80K. And FSD would likely transfer. Granted fit and finish of lucid will be nicer but that’s big bucks.

I suspect there are other posts like this.

Went from a Model S do a Lucid. Day and Night!

Agree, Tesla software is more robust, but is it better- the screen is very cluttered, difficult to zero in on what you want. Lucid does a better job on ergonomics with the 3 touch screens.

Quality, ride, handling is much better with the Lucid. My Model S had a lot of quality issues- a vibrating steering wheel which the service center dismissed as normal was the last straw!

FSD for me is useless in it's present state.

 

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FSD is useful to me, what does Lucid do in comparison?

Most critical part of FSD, for me, is the change lane with the blinker. That’s about it. Sometimes it changing lane for me is ok, but often it’s annoying.

I do use it around town, sometimes just for fun but it’s not a game changer or anything. But it is impressive what can do today.

How much risk it is, is always a concern though.

I assume Lucid has doggie mode. That is an absolute requirement.

 

[hydbob]

FSD is useful to me, what does Lucid do in comparison?

Most critical part of FSD, for me, is the change lane with the blinker. That’s about it. Sometimes it changing lane for me is ok, but often it’s annoying.

I do use it around town, sometimes just for fun but it’s not a game changer or anything. But it is impressive what can do today.

How much risk it is, is always a concern though.

I assume Lucid has doggie mode. That is an absolute requirement.

Good thing Lucid changes lane with a blinker!

 

[borski]

FSD is useful to me, what does Lucid do in comparison?

Most critical part of FSD, for me, is the change lane with the blinker. That’s about it. Sometimes it changing lane for me is ok, but often it’s annoying.

I do use it around town, sometimes just for fun but it’s not a game changer or anything. But it is impressive what can do today.

How much risk it is, is always a concern though.

I assume Lucid has doggie mode. That is an absolute requirement.

Lucid has automatic lane change and creature comfort (aka “doggie”) mode.