2024 Lucid Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels
Electric Sedan · RWD
Based on battery health, build quality, owner data, EPA range, and market pricing
Above average for 2024 EV Sedans (class avg 69 · top 10%)
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The 2024 Lucid Air Pure RWD with 19-inch wheels comes with 419 miles of EPA range, 200 kW fast charging and a 88 kWh battery, and a worth-pursuing score, but only after a hard inspection and a fair price.
Score read
A 76/100 makes this worth inspecting. Software and driver-assist score is the cleaner read at 100/100; owner feedback score needs more diligence at 48/100. On Reddit, owners keep flagging the same two issues: owner satisfaction and software tech. A clean VIN lookup matters more than the headline count.
Price context
This trim started from $69,900 new. Used examples have come down since launch, but pricing varies by miles, condition, and how the model is moving right now; pull a current KBB Fair Purchase, an Edmunds True Market Value, or an active dealer listing for this exact trim, and anchor your offer there. Walk if the seller will not move off new-car-style pricing.
Who this is for
✓ Good for
- ⏱ Daily commuter ≤50 mi/day, predictable charging
- ↦ Road tripper Long trips, needs DC fast network
✗ Avoid if you are a
- $ Bargain hunter Best TCO, reliability + low depreciation
Gotchas
- Serviceable Recall paperwork has to match the exact VIN.
Mitigation Use NHTSA and the automaker lookup, then require repair records instead of a verbal promise.
- Verify Owner feedback is the part to read carefully (48/100).
Mitigation Read the complaint themes and ask whether this VIN has already had those issues repaired.
- Verify Current market pricing is not confirmed well enough for this trim.
Mitigation Compare KBB, J.D. Power, and live listings for the same trim before treating price as a buying signal.
Pre-purchase inspection
- 1 Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and the automaker recall lookup before discussing price.
- 2 Compare the dashboard range estimate with the EPA 419-mile rating after a full charge.
- 3 Confirm how much of the 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty remains and whether it transfers.
- 4 If road trips matter, run a short DC fast-charge session and watch whether speed tapers normally.
- 5 Read the complaint themes, not just the count, and ask the seller whether those issues have shown up on this VIN.
VIN status first This model has 7 NHTSA recall records. The exact VIN lookup decides whether the car in front of you is clear.
Complaint context This scan found 7 NHTSA complaint records (5 per 10K VINs, low for any vehicle class). Read the themes below before treating the raw count as the verdict.
Price anchor Current market range is $35,700-$57,021. Use that range to compare listings for the same trim, mileage, and condition.
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The federal $4,000 used-EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025.
But 10 states still run their own used-EV rebate programs — some up to $5,000. Pick your state to see what's available for this trim.
Source & disclaimer
Dealers make ~$12,016 on the average car loan.
After the price is set, the finance manager runs four plays to rebuild margin. Every buyer without a pre-approval is a target. Here's exactly what they run — and what stops each one.
78% of dealer loans carry a hidden +1.13% markup above what the lender actually charges. You never see it — it's buried in the contract. · CFPB
Dealer must match or beat your lender — they can't add margin invisibly. The markup play is dead on arrival.
Once you answer, they stretch the term to hit your number. Median result: $4K less off the price, 12 more months on the loan. · Industry avg
Financing is done. Only the sale price is on the table — and the dealer knows it.
Back-office F&I profit averages $1,975/vehicle, up 8.5% YoY. These products exist — but dealer markup is 4–10x what you'd pay elsewhere. · Dealership Guy
Dealer GAP runs $500–1K. Your insurer sells the same coverage for $100–250 over 5 years. Now you know.
"Your loan fell through — come re-sign." This pulls your APR up +5% on average. It's legal. It works because you've already driven the car home. · Ctr for Responsible Lending
A lender commitment letter means the deal is final. "Pending dealer approval" doesn't apply. You can't be yo-yo'd.
That's 17 months of your car payment — handed to the dealer's finance department for nothing.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation to use it — but you'll walk in with all the leverage.
Pre-approval is a soft credit inquiry — no score impact. FICO treats all auto-loan hard pulls within 14 days as one, so you can still shop rates at the dealer.
NHTSA Recalls (7)
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govLucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles equipped with an AD02 package and operating a software version from 2.8.0 through 2.8.16. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govLucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive. Improperly secured bolts may allow the half-shaft to disconnect from the drive unit.
A disconnected half shaft can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govLucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0. The lower console display may fail to show a rearview camera image or may show a delayed, inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govLucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).
A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govLucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govLucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles running software release versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26. The software may cause a fault while the adaptive cruise control is on, resulting in a loss of drive power.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govNHTSA Complaints (7 total · 5 per 10K US vehicles · low for any vehicle class)
On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I arrived at the YMCA parking lot for my yoga class (located on [XXX], Mountain View, CA). While waiting for a parking spot, I put my Lucid Air in reverse to back up slightly. Generally, Lucid’s strong regenerative braking stops the car when the accelerator is released. However, this time, when I lifted my foot, the car unexpectedly accelerated at high speed, completely unresponsive to my control. It plowed through a pedestrian walkway, a row of bushes, and crashed into the exterior wall of the YMCA building before shutting itself off. The steering wheel was also unresponsive during the unexpected acceleration. After the crash, the car shut itself down and would not restart. The crash caused injury to my neck, and it was a miracle that no one was behind me at the normally very busy parking lot. The sudden acceleration and loss of control over the car was terrifying. In addition, all other safety mechanisms such as automatic braking failed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I arrived at the YMCA parking lot for my yoga class (located on [XXX], Mountain View, CA). While waiting for a parking spot, I put my Lucid Air in reverse to back up slightly. Generally, Lucid’s strong regenerative braking stops the car when the accelerator is released. However, this time, when I lifted my foot, the car unexpectedly accelerated at high speed, completely unresponsive to my control. It plowed through a pedestrian walkway, a row of bushes, and crashed into the exterior wall of the YMCA building before shutting itself off. The steering wheel was also unresponsive during the unexpected acceleration. After the crash, the car shut itself down and would not restart. The crash caused injury to my neck, and it was a miracle that no one was behind me at the normally very busy parking lot. The sudden acceleration and loss of control over the car was terrifying. In addition, all other safety mechanisms such as automatic braking failed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I was driving on a residential road and the car signaled it had an error and the engine turned off immediately. I was left in the road and couldn’t move. After an hour the electric died. No hazards. I was put in a very dangerous situation for me and passerby’s.
I was driving on a residential road and the car signaled it had an error and the engine turned off immediately. I was left in the road and couldn’t move. After an hour the electric died. No hazards. I was put in a very dangerous situation for me and passerby’s.
Following the OTA software update to V2.6.16, the car will randomly refuse to shift out of Park and into either Drive or Reverse. This occurs after the car has been recently plugged in to charge as well as randomly regardless of charging activity. This is a significant safety issue in that the car will not move despite having foot on the brake.
Following the OTA software update to V2.6.16, the car will randomly refuse to shift out of Park and into either Drive or Reverse. This occurs after the car has been recently plugged in to charge as well as randomly regardless of charging activity. This is a significant safety issue in that the car will not move despite having foot on the brake.
There was a safety recall, but Lucid told us the car was safe to drive while we waited for our service appointment. A couple of days before our appointment, (this past 2/9/2025) the car lost brakes, steering, and then completely bricked on the GWB. By great good fortune my wife, who was driving, wasn't injured. The car needed to be towed off the bridge. The service center afterward told us that it was the recall issue (short cable to power train or something like that) and that we shouldn't have been told it was safe to drive the car.
There was a safety recall, but Lucid told us the car was safe to drive while we waited for our service appointment. A couple of days before our appointment, (this past 2/9/2025) the car lost brakes, steering, and then completely bricked on the GWB. By great good fortune my wife, who was driving, wasn't injured. The car needed to be towed off the bridge. The service center afterward told us that it was the recall issue (short cable to power train or something like that) and that we shouldn't have been told it was safe to drive the car.
The recent software update v2.5.0 has been very unstable. The screens would often black out every 30 seconds and calls get cut off. But the biggest problem was it resetting profile while driving on the highway! Theres no way to fix it and we had to pull over on the side to switch profiles again to fix the seat. We called them and lucid has yet to call us back. This is a safety issue
The recent software update v2.5.0 has been very unstable. The screens would often black out every 30 seconds and calls get cut off. But the biggest problem was it resetting profile while driving on the highway! Theres no way to fix it and we had to pull over on the side to switch profiles again to fix the seat. We called them and lucid has yet to call us back. This is a safety issue
Car lost power and shut down in the middle of the road. Very dangerous, almost got hit. I was able to get the car to the side of the road. The vehicle was not driveable. Call Lucid customer care and they towed the vehicle to the service center. No loaner was provided to me.
Car lost power and shut down in the middle of the road. Very dangerous, almost got hit. I was able to get the car to the side of the road. The vehicle was not driveable. Call Lucid customer care and they towed the vehicle to the service center. No loaner was provided to me.
Main issue is that the vehicle will take about 30 seconds to unlock/awake, this is completely unacceptable! even the cheapest car on the market unlocks within a fraction of a second, this can also be a dangerous situation if i need to enter my vehicle quickly. Second issue is that the drivers side windshield wiper leaves smudges after wiping, even after changing the blades, the wiper still performs the same, i believe its the shape of the windshield that causes this. third issue is that the driver side lower seat cushion is retracting and buckling, this has been replaced once and its doing it again, but warranty says its normal wear and tear, this vehicle only has 18k miles on it. 4th issue is that Lucid just sent out an email blast for customers have an option to purchase a hardware upgrade for future enhancements and faster response on screen animations, this is completely insane! this vehicle manufacturer should've calculated all this before vehicle production, this should be a free upgrade for customers to offer future updates and safety features on the vehicles computer hardware. 5ft issue is, i contacted Lucid customer service to voice my opinion and find a resolution more than 5 times, which nobody ever got back to me, i asked to speak to someone on a higher role in the company, and that seems to be impossible. 6th issue is that i asked my service advisor for someone to get in touch with me for a buy-back, he replied that he will forward this to his team and they will send me an application for the buy-back process, that was 6 months ago! and contact from Lucid.
Main issue is that the vehicle will take about 30 seconds to unlock/awake, this is completely unacceptable! even the cheapest car on the market unlocks within a fraction of a second, this can also be a dangerous situation if i need to enter my vehicle quickly. Second issue is that the drivers side windshield wiper leaves smudges after wiping, even after changing the blades, the wiper still performs the same, i believe its the shape of the windshield that causes this. third issue is that the driver side lower seat cushion is retracting and buckling, this has been replaced once and its doing it again, but warranty says its normal wear and tear, this vehicle only has 18k miles on it. 4th issue is that Lucid just sent out an email blast for customers have an option to purchase a hardware upgrade for future enhancements and faster response on screen animations, this is completely insane! this vehicle manufacturer should've calculated all this before vehicle production, this should be a free upgrade for customers to offer future updates and safety features on the vehicles computer hardware. 5ft issue is, i contacted Lucid customer service to voice my opinion and find a resolution more than 5 times, which nobody ever got back to me, i asked to speak to someone on a higher role in the company, and that seems to be impossible. 6th issue is that i asked my service advisor for someone to get in touch with me for a buy-back, he replied that he will forward this to his team and they will send me an application for the buy-back process, that was 6 months ago! and contact from Lucid.
What Owners Are Saying
"‘23 touring picked up in march, 41k miles, still love to drive it! In fact for the one time I had to go to service center in Atlanta (5hrs away) I chose to drive instead of having them shop it - and got the GT loaner while they swapped the battery! \- range: I have 20” wheels and generally get a little below advertised, but I mostly drive highway at non-optimal speed \- safety systems: pretty happy with, a few extra cautious cross-traffic warnings but nothing really consistent or annoying \- mobile key: works really well for me! My fobs basically sit in their original box way away from car, so 96% of time, works fine, 3% of time I gotta pull my phone out… 1% time I use the card! \- dream drive pro - I think the hands free and lane change capabilities were pretty big updates, were they not? Having said that - it’s not perfect but I prefer acc anyway Sad to see others with so many problems - hope u get some of those things fixed! JoinedMay 21, 2024Messages201Reaction score119LocationNorth CarolinaCarsLucid Air PureReferral Code10M0U4OH \- range is below what I expect. On road trips I stop ever 2 hours so range isn't that big of an issue. But it should be better IMO."
"- Range Issue: Can't say that's been my experience. My best range exceeded the quoted rating by a small bit, PA to central VA ~400 miles on a full charge. - Safety Systems: A bit better than other vehicles I've driven. I haven't had it trip unexpectedly yet, except maneuvering out of my garage. I'd say it's one of the least unsafe safety systems I've had to put up with. - TPMS: no issues there, reasonably close to my own measurements (within 3-4 psi) - Auto Park: I've only used it a few times, worked each time. not comfortable with the way it stresses the power steering pump - Mobile key / Bluetooth: quite unreliable, I'll agree with you there - Android Auto: I don't use it, much prefer the native interface Specifically didn't purchase DD Pro. Really don't trust those systems, and I don't even pre-order video games let alone automotive features Service has been nearly flawless for me, and always pleasant to work with. I suspect this correlates to how jammed up your local service center is, among other things. > tarator said: > > Auto Park works very well on a Tesla. On Lucid is COMPLETELY useless. > > > Click to expand... Disagree, I got so irritated with our Model 3 after trying a few times. I just park the car manually- quicker. Autopark only useful when you can't open the doors."
"> purumandla said: > > I wanted to share my experience as a Lucid Air Touring owner (June 2023) and see if others are facing similar issues. > > - **Range issue:** I’m consistently getting ~170–180 miles real-world on an 80% charge vs ~340 expected > - **Safety systems:** Front/rear protection engages even when there’s no obstacle > - **TPMS:** Incorrect tire pressure warnings even when all tires are at proper PSI > - **Auto park:** Not reliable at all > - **Mobile key / Bluetooth:** Car doesn’t unlock unless I manually open the app and reconnect > - **Android Auto:** Slow and inconsistent > > On top of that, I paid **$9K for DreamDrive Pro**, expecting timely updates. It’s been almost 3 years, and I still don’t see meaningful improvements—while newer models like the Gravity seem to be getting better features. > > Service experience has been equally frustrating: > > - Issues dismissed or not properly tested > - Told I need to reproduce problems multiple times for them to even consider > - Was even told that if I don’t sign off on service closure, future service may not be supported > > For a ~$100K car, this is honestly disappointing. > > Curious if others (especially early buyers) are experiencing: > > - Similar range gaps > - DreamDrive Pro delays > - Sensor / system issues > > Would really appreciate hearing your experiences or how you’ve handled this. > > > Click to expand..."
"Serious Safety Failure on My Lucid Gravity (v3.3.9) – Driver Display Went Blank at Highway Speed I wanted to share a recent, severe safety incident involving my Lucid Gravity in case other owners have experienced anything similar — and to highlight the difference between how Customer Care and my local service center have handled it. A few days ago, while driving on the highway with my family, the entire driver panel on my Gravity went completely blank. No speedometer, no drive mode, no blinker audio or video, no indication of whether the vehicle was in Park, and all controls for lights, wipers, etc. disappeared from the interface. Essentially, the car left me driving blind with no indicators or feedback at 60+ mph, and there was nowhere safe to pull over immediately. Once I was eventually able to stop and put the vehicle into Park, the system came back — but the failure itself was extremely unsafe. I documented everything on video and reported it immediately. Here’s how things have gone since: **Service Center:** My local service center was good. They reached out, collected detailed information, and brought the car in for review. They provided a loaner (a Lucid Air, not a Gravity, but at least something I can drive). **Customer Care:** On the other hand, Customer Care’s handling has been disappointing. * They did not respond for several days. * Their initial reply directed me to call a phone line or ask my service center — even though this was clearly not a routine service question. * After I followed up again, they finally confirmed that engineering is investi"
"Lucid Air - software improvements from 2021 to now Hello, I'm curious to learn about the experience of early Lucid Air owners, how was the software back then to where it is now? Has Lucid been good with rolling out regular updates, fixing stability issues, and overall improving the quality of the car? I got my Gravity last week, and feel the software is overall far inferior to my previous Tesla Model X. For one, the phone key is totally disabled right now, and the key fob can be finicky to use, has to 'shake awake' sometimes. One busy morning I couldn't even get the car to recognize the key fob, and the app wasn't connecting, I had to dig out a card fob. It only takes one moment like that to make the car feel unreliable. I've noticed random times when the car's cameras won't work when parking, car keeps forgetting settings for the climate / seat, strange routing preferences that seem less intelligent than Google maps, unreliable cruise control, etc. I did expect some hiccups with a first generation vehicle, was Lucid Air like this initially and how is it now? Thanks."
"\- never tried auto park, but given it's part of the car, I would expect it to work. \- SiriusXM/Spotify/etc. is a disaster. Hopefully the person who came up with the idea of using cellular for SiriusXM isn't around anymore. The car is fun to drive, but in no way the best car I have owned as others say. If my lease was up today, I would be hard pressed to go with another Lucid. JoinedFeb 4, 2026Messages24Reaction score23LocationMD Auto park in my Tesla HW4 model Y is flawless. Does a better job than me as quickly. JoinedJun 5, 2022Messages858Reaction score638LocationNew JerseyCarsAT \| Q5 \| MDX \| MURANOReferral CodeX1VWPQ1V"
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