by Lucid Air Owner Cannot Get Into His Car
The luxury electric vehicle Lucid Air is considered one of the best in its class, but even it can have technical problems. One owner of the GT model, worth over $110,000, faced a situation where the car did not respond to the key card, key fob, or the app on his phone. The likely cause is a depleted 12-volt battery, which in conventional cars could be easily replaced. However, in Lucid’s complex electrical system, even such a small thing turns into a serious obstacle.
“We haven’t been able to get into our Lucid GT since Monday. We’ve tried everything: the phone, the key fob, the card,” the owner shared on social media.
Repair Complexity and Lack of Service
Lucid support tried to activate the car remotely but was unsuccessful. Another problem is the lack of a technician in the city of Minneapolis who could help. The owner was offered to tow the car to a partner center, where they will try to “jump-start” the battery. If that doesn’t work, the situation will drag on.
This case raises questions about the excessive technological complexity of modern cars. For example, the Ford Mustang Mach-E recently had a door problem due to a weak battery. At the same time, in older cars with internal combustion engines, similar malfunctions were resolved in a matter of minutes. Although electric cars are improving rapidly, buyers of expensive models expect flawless operation – otherwise, trust in the technology may disappear.
It is interesting that even in premium electric vehicles, such seemingly simple things as access to the interior depend on the state of the battery. And if manufacturers do not provide backup mechanisms, similar stories will repeat.
