• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors Reveals the Price and Range of Its New Tesla Rival

By
Kirsten Korosec
Kirsten Korosec
Down Arrow Button Icon
By
Kirsten Korosec
Kirsten Korosec
Down Arrow Button Icon
March 15, 2017, 12:28 PM ET
Courtesy of Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors—the Silicon Valley automotive startup aiming for the same luxury market as Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—has finally put a price on its upcoming all-electric ‘Air’ sedan.

The base version of the ‘Air’ vehicle will be priced at $60,000 (before federal tax incentives) and will be able to drive 240 miles on a single charge. Once federal tax incentives are applied, the base priced Air will cost $52,500, the company said in an announcement Wednesday.

Customers can place a $2,500 deposit to reserve a car but they’ll be waiting a while. The Air will be manufactured in Arizona and deliveries will begin in 2019, the company says. Lucid Motors previously said it would begin producing its cars in the fourth quarter of 2018. It has since moved that to the first half of 2019.

In the first 12 months of production, Lucid plans to produce 10,000 units.

The company revealed more than just the price of its base model in its announcement today.

The Air will have the equivalent of 400 horsepower, rear-wheel drive, and the hardware necessary for autonomous driving. No word on pricing for the autonomous software or if it will be standard.

The Air’s base model will come with 2-way power front seats, LED multi-lens array headlights, four screens with interactive-touch surfaces on three, 5-seat configuration with a rear bench seat, 10 advanced airbags, an aluminum roof, 19-inch wheels, and a 10-speaker audio system.

It will also be able to update the vehicle’s software “over the air,” a capability that has been valuable for Tesla and is considered required for autonomous cars. Tesla regularly updates the software in its cars via wireless networks to enhance performance and fix security bugs. It’s been using these so-called over-the-air software updates for years. This capability has helped the company continually improve its cars even after they’ve been sold and to stay ahead of bigger and more established automakers.

Get Data Sheet, Fortune’s technology newsletter.

 

Lucid Motors started out nine years ago with a different name and mission. The company was initially called Atieva and focused on developing electric car battery technology. But it eventually shifted its attention to building electric cars and changed its name to Lucid Motors in 2016.

Since then, the company has announced plans to build a $700 million factory in Arizona to manufacture its first electric car. The factory, to be built in Casa Grande, Ariz., between Phoenix and Tucson, will employ up to 2,000 workers by 2022.

The company also struck a deal with Samsung SDI to supply it with lithium-ion batteries.

The Lucid Air will be available with a number of upgrades, which will push the price north of $100,000. Customers can upgrade to a vehicle with a 315-mile or 400-mile battery range and up to 1,000 horsepower twin-electric motor configuration with all-wheel drive. Fortune took a spin in a 1,000 horsepower prototype with Lucid Motors chief technology officer Peter Rawlinson earlier this year. The takeaway: this car has a ridiculous amount of power.

Other luxury options include a glass canopy roof, 22-way power front seats with heating, ventilation, dynamic bolsters, and massage, 21-inch wheels, a 29-speak audio system, and expanded leather trim and other material upgrades.

The company is also going to offer 225 Launch Edition vehicles, which will also be priced above $100,000. The Launch Editions will have a battery with 315 miles of range and 1,000 horsepower, all-wheel drive motor.

Standard Lucid Air deliveries will begin immediately following the completion of the Launch Edition run.

About the Author
By Kirsten Korosec
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon

Latest in

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025

Most Popular

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Lists Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Lists Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

Latest in

Southwest Air drops as US airlines contend with soaring fuel
North AmericaSouthwest Airlines
Southwest Air drops as US airlines contend with soaring fuel
By Sri Taylor and BloombergApril 22, 2026
3 minutes ago
‘I think it’s a mistake’: Delta CEO Ed Bastian refuses to call it ‘artificial intelligence’ because it scares people
ConferencesDelta Air Lines
‘I think it’s a mistake’: Delta CEO Ed Bastian refuses to call it ‘artificial intelligence’ because it scares people
By Nick LichtenbergApril 22, 2026
39 minutes ago
Lululemon names former Nike executive O’Neill its next CEO
C-SuiteLululemon Athletica
Lululemon names former Nike executive O’Neill its next CEO
By Lily Meier and BloombergApril 22, 2026
40 minutes ago
Jay Leno hypes up Burbank Airport bond sale to muni investors
Arts & EntertainmentBonds
Jay Leno hypes up Burbank Airport bond sale to muni investors
By Aashna Shah and BloombergApril 22, 2026
50 minutes ago
GOP senator blocking Warsh makes his stand on market stability
BankingFederal Reserve
GOP senator blocking Warsh makes his stand on market stability
By Steven T. Dennis and BloombergApril 22, 2026
57 minutes ago
rep. david scott
PoliticsCongress
Georgia Democrat Rep. David Scott, ‘trailblazer’ seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
By The Associated Press, Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy and Matt BrownApril 22, 2026
1 hour ago

Most Popular

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner
Real Estate
The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner
By Sydney LakeApril 21, 2026
1 day ago
'Something sinister could be happening': FBI looks into dead or missing nuclear and space defense scientists tied to NASA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX
Politics
'Something sinister could be happening': FBI looks into dead or missing nuclear and space defense scientists tied to NASA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX
By Catherina GioinoApril 21, 2026
1 day ago
‘Something sinister’: What we know about the FBI probe into dead and missing scientists linked to space and military industries
Economy
‘Something sinister’: What we know about the FBI probe into dead and missing scientists linked to space and military industries
By Jim EdwardsApril 22, 2026
12 hours ago
John Ternus, the man stepping into Tim Cook and Steve Jobs' shoes, is a 25-year Apple veteran with zero LinkedIn posts
C-Suite
John Ternus, the man stepping into Tim Cook and Steve Jobs' shoes, is a 25-year Apple veteran with zero LinkedIn posts
By Kelvin Chan and The Associated PressApril 21, 2026
1 day ago
$166 billion in tariff refunds just became available, but small businesses may already be at a disadvantage
Law
$166 billion in tariff refunds just became available, but small businesses may already be at a disadvantage
By Sasha RogelbergApril 20, 2026
2 days ago
Jeff Bezos once gave Eva Longoria and the admiral behind Osama bin Laden's capture $100 million—but she says you don't need wealth to give back
Success
Jeff Bezos once gave Eva Longoria and the admiral behind Osama bin Laden's capture $100 million—but she says you don't need wealth to give back
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 21, 2026
2 days ago

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.