Lucid Motors has attempted to build a new kind of car that makes no compromises. While it’s been on the market for about a year now, we got to check out the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring model recently in Zurich, and we came away feeling that it has raised the bar for electric SUVs.
Design
Seeing the Lucid Gravity in person, I immediately felt that it had a gentlemanly exterior with a never-seen-before sleekness. It’s nearly as long and wide as the Range Rover, but notably lower. I think the streamlined exterior of this luxo-barge sets it apart from every full-size SUV on the market.
At the front, I found the Lucid Gravity projecting understated elegance and aggression, with the tucked-in slim micro-lens array (MLA) headlights, the smoothly surfaced X-shaped bumper, and an A-shaped wide air intake.
The hood, which is set high and has two different levels of raises, with the most prominent bulge located in the center, and the vertically stacked side air inlets and fog lights, also give the SUV some assertiveness.
On the sides, I think the high waistline, gray wheel arch covers, 23-inch wheels, gray rocker panel, and a high ground clearance clearly establish that the Gravity is an SUV and not a minivan.
However, what truly appeals to me here is the contrasting soft character of the upper half, with the steeply raked A-pillar, the long, bow-shaped glasshouse, the low and sloping roofline, and the model name inscription on the D-pillar.
At the back, the Gravity features a thin taillight band that covers the entire width, smooth sculpting, and a prominent spoiler on the tailgate. The Gravity has a big frunk with 8 cu.ft. of space, plus a cleverly designed in-cabin cargo space solution.
Like in minivans, all the rear seats can be folded flat and stowed into the vehicle floor. In total (including the frunk), there’s 112 cu.ft. of cargo volume in the SUV. The cargo opening is quite wide, so I think loading bags would be easier than in most SUVs.
Interior
Moving to the interior, the super-sleek dashboard that seamlessly connects with the door panels and integrates ultra-slim AC vents, the premium wood trim, and the all-glass center console made me feel like I was sitting in a luxurious lounge.
One of my favorite technology features of the Lucid Gravity is the curved floating screen on the dashboard. It’s a stunning 6K OLED display measuring 34 inches diagonally and featuring crisp graphics. Complementing this panel is a horizontally laid central touchscreen that, unlike in the Air, is a fixed unit.
That’s a lot of digital real estate in the cockpit area, but Lucid Motors has included an option to turn off the central touchscreen and reduce the elements on the 34-inch display to the essentials, in what it calls “digital detox.”
I loved how the glass lid of the center console elegantly slides open and reveals a spacious box that includes two cupholders and two smartphone storage spaces. There’s additional space below the central armrest, which is big enough to keep valuables.
Experience in the Lucid Gravity
The flush door handles deploy smoothly, and once I got in, the first thing that struck me was the seat comfort. The front seats cocoon you perfectly, with excellent side bolstering, good back support, and an extendable under-thigh cushion that I could adjust electronically using buttons on the seat side.
The seating position feels just right, and there’s no shortage of headroom even with the massive glass roof, one of the largest I’ve seen in a production vehicle. The cabin feels bright and airy. The dashboard combines physical and digital controls in what Lucid calls a “phygital” setup.
You get knobs for volume and temperature, while seat and climate settings are managed through the touchscreen. The center console has deep storage space, a wireless charger, and small cupholders that could’ve been a bit larger. Visibility is excellent thanks to the large glass areas.
Getting into the second row is easy, and once inside, space is enormous. The seats recline and slide, giving me more knee room than I’ll ever need. Under-thigh and back support are both excellent.
The fold-out tray tables feel like something out of a business-class cabin, and rear passengers also get USB-C ports, dual-zone climate control, and vents on the B-pillars for even airflow. The middle seat folds into an armrest with cupholders and a cubby.
Getting into the third row involves pushing a button on the side of the rear seat, which moves the entire seat forward. It takes a little effort to settle in if you are my height, but I have to say that the third row is surprisingly usable for adults.
I sat comfortably, with just about enough headroom, good back support, and the floor height keeps my knees at a natural angle. There are cupholders, USB ports here as well.
Specifications
The 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring features dual permanent-magnet electric motors and all-wheel drive, delivering 828 hp and 909 lb-ft of torque. It uses a 123 kWh battery and operates on a 926-volt electrical architecture.
Charging is supported up to 400 kW on 1000 V systems and 225 kW on 500 V systems via a NACS port. The SUV accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds. EPA-estimated range is 450 miles for the two-row model and 437 miles for the three-row variant with 20/21-inch wheels.
Chassis components include aluminum-intensive double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension with air springs and adaptive dampers. The Dynamic Handling Package adds adjustable spring rates and active rear steering.
Pricing
The Gravity was launched in the Grand Touring trim in the U.S., and is currently priced at USD 94,900. It will also be available in the Touring trim starting in late 2025, priced at USD 79,900. Prices exclude tax, title, license, options, destination and other fees.
An automobile engineer by training, I’ve analyzed the global car market since 2005, with a keen focus on EVs since 2008. My journey in online automotive publishing spans 17 years, during which I have reviewed cutting-edge automotive technologies and interviewed leading global CEOs and vehicle developers.
