What are the actual differences between "Smooth," "Swift" and "Sprint" for the Air Pure

[petergottlieb]

Does anyone know in concrete terms what the different driving modes mean for an Air Pure? I mostly drive in smooth, and can't tell much of a difference in Swift. Putting it in Sprint does seem to make it quicker when I launch it, but I am interested in knowing what the real differences are. Is engine power limited in Smooth, like it is with the more powerful cars? If so, by how much? Does anyone know what the data is on this?

 

[TakeDuo]

Does anyone know in concrete terms what the different driving modes mean for an Air Pure? I mostly drive in smooth, and can't tell much of a difference in Swift. Putting it in Sprint does seem to make it quicker when I launch it, but I am interested in knowing what the real differences are. Is engine power limited in Smooth, like it is with the more powerful cars? If so, by how much? Does anyone know what the data is on this?

Here is a technical data sheet for a 2024 Pure and it addresses what is adjusted for each mode specifically with regard to suspension, handling and braking. I don’t think you’ll find exact numbers of what is being changed.

https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/lucid-air-pure-technical-specs-me-260524.pdf

Some of the adjustments are shared across drive modes.

 

[HariK]

My Pure is AWD. More like current touring AWD. Smooth is way faster in acceleration than my previous Lexus ls 430 which was close to 5 seconds for 9 to 60mph!

 

[Cosmo Cruz]

 

[petergottlieb]

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[Cosmo Cruz]

I was trying to find specs on the three different modes for the other models.
You can find maximum power data is reported and even headlined.
But I don't drive in "Sprint" mode.
As far as I got was decoding the 7 th letter of the VIN

I was trying to find data for "Swift" mode in the various models, like what is the hp/torque and damper setting.
Some models seem to have three modes of power, while others are the same in Smooth and Swift. Things like that.
It's not that it matters, I mean you can feel it when you drive, but I like data and fooling with data.

I gave up trying to make sense of it. Perhaps it doesn't matter, hence "The Office" meme = "they are the same"

So if you find anything out please share.