by Lucid Air Sets a New Record for Electric Vehicles
The Lucid Air Grand Touring electric car has set a world record for the longest journey on a single charge. The car covered 749 miles (1205 km) between Swiss St. Moritz and German Munich without any additional charging. This is 99 miles more than the previous record and significantly exceeds the car’s official WLTP standard rating.
The journey included various types of roads – alpine passes, highways, and secondary roads, making the achievement even more impressive. As noted by the company’s Chief Engineer Eric Bach:
This is an important milestone that once again demonstrates Lucid’s technological advantage. Our products combine world-class efficiency with state-of-the-art powertrains, high-voltage architecture, and battery management system.
Technical Specifications of the Record Holder
The European version of the Lucid Air Grand Touring is equipped with an all-wheel drive system with two electric motors producing 820 hp (611 kW). It provides acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h.
The car’s 117-kilowatt battery has a WLTP range of 960 km, however, during the record-breaking journey, this figure was exceeded by 245 km. This indicates the significant potential of electric vehicles in overcoming “range anxiety,” which remains one of the main barriers to the mass adoption of EVs.
The record mileage was recorded by representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records, confirming the authenticity of the result. Lucid continues to set new standards in the electric vehicle industry, demonstrating that modern technology allows EVs to compete with traditional cars not only in environmental friendliness but also in practicality for everyday use.
