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2023 Lucid Air: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Lucid Air was a much broader lineup, led by the Pure and Touring trims entering production. It was not a redesign, but the range also gained higher-performance models and improved aerodynamics.
About the 2023 Lucid Air
1st generation Air, second model year; early lineup-expansion year rather than a redesign or mid-cycle refresh.
Lucid positions the Air as a luxury electric sedan that does not force buyers to choose between range, performance, and interior space. The core pitch is simple: unusually long driving range, very fast charging, strong acceleration, and a roomy cabin packaged into a sleek sedan shape. Against rivals, the Air’s big differentiators are efficiency, packaging efficiency, and a calm, tech-heavy cabin that still feels like a premium grand tourer rather than just a fast EV.
The 2023 Air ranged from the efficiency-focused Pure to the balanced, 620-hp Touring and the long-distance Grand Touring. At the top, Grand Touring Performance delivered 1,050 hp, while the three-motor Sapphire paired 1,234 hp with track-focused suspension and brakes. Depending on trim, highlights included a 34-inch curved display, a fixed glass roof, massaging front seats, and an advanced driver-assist system with lidar.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Pure and Touring entered production, expanding the range below Grand Touring. The 1,050-hp Grand Touring Performance and 1,234-hp three-motor Sapphire also joined as higher-performance versions.
Styling
Aerodynamic development associated with the expanded lineup lowered the Air range’s drag coefficient to 0.197, reducing how much the car resists the air as it moves.
2023 Lucid Air specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | AC Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | Triple AC Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Trunk/Cargo | 32.1 cu-ft | 32.1 cu-ft | |||||
| Rear Legroom | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 410 | 384 | 446 | 469 | 520 | 471 | 446 |
| MPGe Combined | 130 | 121 | 121 | 111 | |||
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| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2023 Lucid Air redesigned?
No. The 2023 Lucid Air remained part of the first generation and focused on expanding the trim range rather than changing the car’s basic design.
Which Lucid Air models joined the lineup for 2023?
Pure and Touring entered production for 2023, broadening the lineup below Grand Touring. Grand Touring Performance and the three-motor Sapphire also joined as more powerful versions.
What was the 2023 Lucid Air’s aerodynamic improvement?
The 2023 Lucid Air range achieved a 0.197 drag coefficient. In plain terms, its shape created less resistance as it moved through the air, which supports efficiency and range.
How did the 2023 Lucid Air Pure and Touring differ?
The 2023 Pure emphasized simplicity and efficiency, with a metal roof and synthetic leather upholstery. Touring added a 620-hp dual-motor AWD system, Nappa leather, and a battery layout designed to create more rear-seat foot and leg room.
Was the Lucid Air Sapphire new for 2023?
Yes. Sapphire joined the Air range for 2023 as a 1,234-hp three-motor flagship with torque vectoring, track-tuned suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, and dedicated performance driving modes.
2023 Lucid Air Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Lucid Air.
4.0
2023 Lucid Air
(196 reviews)
“Love the drive, range, and cargo capacity. A pure joy to drive. However, it really needs a grab bar for the front passenger. It's no fun for that passenger when they can't "hold on!"”
“The Lucid Air is the most comfortable car I have ever driven. Handling is excellent and the instrument panel and controls are very well designed and easy to use. It is by far the best car I have ever owned.”