“(It) heralds the beginning of a new era”

According to Electrek, Lucid has officially launched its Gravity electric SUV at its Casa Grande factory in Arizona, marking another step forward toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation.

Earlier this month, the Silicon Valley-based electric vehicle brand released its Gravity SUV for commercial delivery, the latest addition to its vehicle lineup. The release comes after Lucid builds its first pre-production models in July 2023.

Lucid says Gravity “heralds the beginning of a new era for electric SUVs,” according to Electrek. The SUV has a range of 440 miles and 120 cubic feet of cargo space, which is large enough to accommodate up to seven people including luggage with room to spare. Its battery is slightly larger than “half the size” of its “battery-hungry competitors,” said CEO Peter Rawlinson, referring to rivals such as Tesla, Kia and BMW.

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The Gravity model’s specifications exceed those of electric vehicles currently on the market. Typically, electric vehicles have an average range of 250 miles per hour on a single charge, with Lucid’s Air model of luxury sedans achieving a record 516 miles, according to 2023 U.S. Department of Energy data. The Gravity SUV’s increased range and battery life prevents range anxiety and encourages drivers to swap their dirty, gas-guzzling cars for cleaner vehicles.

Unlike dirty, energy-powered vehicles, electric vehicles produce no exhaust emissions such as carbon dioxide, reducing air pollution and combating our changing climate. While some raise concerns about the environmental costs of battery production and charging, even the dirtiest electric vehicle batteries are cleaner than traditional internal combustion engines. In fact, the transition to clean energy requires far less resource extraction than the staggering 16.5 billion tons of dirty energy sources currently being unearthed each year.

Switching to electric vehicles also offers numerous advantages for drivers. Electric vehicles save money on routine maintenance thanks to their simpler mechanics, eliminating the need for oil changes, exhaust repairs or engine tunes. Owners also benefit from significant fuel savings and quieter engines, making road trips cheaper and more enjoyable.

EV enthusiasts on Reddit’s R/Cars forum seem excited about Lucid’s Gravity.

“Looks great,” one user wrote.

“What an elegant design,” wrote another.

Starting in November, the Gravity Grand Touring SUV, Lucid’s first electric SUV model, will be available to order starting at a whopping $94,000. According to the company, Lucid plans to launch a Touring model “under $80,000” in late 2025.

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