 Lucid Air Breaks EV Range Record: 749 Miles on One Charge

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The record-breaking trip through Alpine roads beat the previous record by 100 miles, but how did they do it?

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Starting at 6,000 feet elevation and ending at 1,700 feet gave this EV a secret advantage—can you guess what it is?

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The car's regenerative braking turned downhill momentum into extra battery power, stretching its range far beyond normal limits.

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Normal EVs struggle to hit 300-mile range, but the Lucid Air is rated for 516 miles—and still crushed that by 233 miles in this test.

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What makes the Lucid Air different? Its 900-volt system and 117 kWh battery pack deliver power while maintaining efficiency.

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With a drag coefficient of just 0.197, the Lucid Air cuts through air better than almost any other car on the road.

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Winter weather can reduce EV range by up to 41%, making this summer record even more impressive.

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Need a quick charge? This luxury EV can add 249 miles in just 16 minutes—faster than you can finish lunch.

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t $110,000+, this record-setter isn't cheap, but it's pushing boundaries that will benefit all future electric vehicles.

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