LA MOTOR SHOW: Electric 600kW Lucid Gravity SUV revealed
American EV brand with an eye on Australia unveils all-new fast, long-range, luxurious seven-seat SUVThe follow-up act to the ground-breaking Lucid Air sedan, the 2024 Lucid Gravity SUV, has been revealed in full ahead of its North American launch next year.
Set to start from less than $US80,000 ($A123,736) in its home market, the 2024 Lucid Gravity – which will be a key model for the brand’s proposed Australian tilt – has emerged with seating for up to seven occupants, a circa-600kW powertrain and a projected range of more than 700km.
Resembling a bigger version of the five-door Air sedan, the Gravity is said to have a drag coefficient of less than 0.24Cd to help achieve that impressive driving range, while recharging is facilitated by a 900V electric architecture with fast-charging capability up to 350kW.
Battery specifications are being kept under wraps, but Lucid claims it’s “little more than half the size” of the packs found in some rival electric SUVs, pointing to a circa-60kWh capacity.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV uses a 108.4kWh battery, for example, while the BMW iX M60 draws from a 111.5kWh pack.
Lucid claims up to 321km of range can be added to the Gravity after just 15 minutes of fast-charging at maximum DC power.
“Gravity will take our customers farther with less batteries and therefore using less precious energy,” said Lucid CEO and CTO (and former Tesla executive) Peter Rawlinson.
“Its smaller, lighter and higher-technology battery pack means fewer precious metals and minerals, less energy to charge, less electricity consumed, less pressure upon the grid and a lighter weight and more dynamic vehicle.”
The battery pack sustains Lucid’s familiar dual-motor powertrain good for more than 597kW (800hp) in flagship form, which can send the SUV from 0-97km/h (60mph) in less than 3.5 seconds, according to the car-maker.
Not only will the top-spec version be supercar-fast, the Gravity will also be able to tow more than 2700kg – nearly 1200kg up on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (1587kg).
The Gravity’s interior design is almost identical to that of the Air sedan, save for a few key differences including the 34-inch curved OLED display (no split screen), unique steering wheel and sliding glass centre console.
The split-fold second-row bench seat accommodates three and can move fore-aft, while fold-out tables are also provided.
Both the second and third rows can be folded flat to offer more than 3171 litres of cargo capacity, while a “substantial frunk” (capacity unspecified) is found under the bonnet.
“The Gravity SUV represents a significant leap forward for Lucid’s world-leading technology and design,” said Rawlinson.
“Customers will find an unprecedented combination of space and manoeuvrability, luxury and versatility, all seamlessly integrated into one remarkable vehicle with the driving experience and range of a true Lucid.”
Lucid started taking orders for the Air sedan from Australian buyers a few years back, but right-hand drive production is no longer anticipated for any model until later this decade.
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