Summary
- Lucid Gravity electric SUV will have access to Tesla Superchargers starting January 31
- The Gravity will come equipped with a Tesla-developed NACS charge port, located in the rear driver’s side of the vehicle
- The Gravity will have a charging power level of up to 225 kW on 500-volt DC fast chargers and 400 kW on V4 Superchargers
- The Gravity will have a 123-kWh battery capacity and an estimated range of 450 miles
- The Gravity will also include a CCS1 adapter for bidirectional charging up to 19.2 kW, allowing for features like RangeXchange and charging other EVs
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Lucid is preparing to introduce Supercharger access for its 2025 Gravity electric SUV by adopting the Tesla-developed NACS charge port. The company committed to incorporating the NACS port in November 2023 and confirmed in September 2024 that every Gravity built for the U.S. market would feature this port, with Supercharger access becoming available on January 31. The Gravity’s NACS port is located at the rear driver’s side of the vehicle to allow for easy use of V3 and V4 Supercharger stations, in contrast to the front left fender location in prototypes.
The Gravity is designed to achieve a sustained charging power level of 225 kw on 500-volt DC fast chargers like the V3 Superchargers, and up to 400 kw with the 1,000-volt output of V4 Superchargers. At peak charging rates, the vehicle can add 200 miles of range in less than 12 minutes at a peak 400 kw, which is an improvement over the previous claim of 15 minutes with a 350-kw connector. The Gravity also features a 123-kwh battery capacity supplied by Panasonic with chemistry updates compared to the cells used in the Lucid Air sedan, providing an estimated range of 450 miles.
The Gravity models equipped with the NACS port come with a CCS1 adapter, matching the 400-kw peak charging level of the NACS port without the adapter. These models also retain the capability of bidirectional charging at up to 19.2 kw. Bidirectional charging, known as RangeXchange, allows for the charging of other EVs and was first introduced on the Lucid Air sedan in 2023. Lucid plans to add Supercharger access for the Air in the second quarter of the year, with more details to be announced soon.
The 2025 Lucid Gravity will initially be available in Grand Touring form with a base price of $94,900 before destination charges. A lower-priced Touring grade, starting at $79,900, is set to be introduced for the 2026 model year. Early impressions of the Gravity, based on a prototype test drive and a review of a nearly production-ready model, have been positive. Lucid’s decision to incorporate Tesla’s NACS charge port in the Gravity shows a commitment to providing convenient and efficient charging options for its customers, further enhancing the appeal of the electric SUV.
In conclusion, Lucid’s integration of Tesla Supercharger access through the NACS charge port in the 2025 Gravity represents a significant step forward in the electric vehicle market. The company’s focus on fast charging capabilities, extended range, and innovative features like bidirectional charging demonstrates its commitment to delivering high-performance electric vehicles. With plans to expand Supercharger access to other models like the Lucid Air and introduce additional charging capabilities, Lucid is poised to continue making a mark in the EV industry. The positive reception of the Gravity in early reviews further indicates the potential success of Lucid’s efforts to offer competitive and cutting-edge electric vehicles for consumers.
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