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Hello, Lucid fans! I am delighted to welcome Bryan Stewart my current homie in Charlotte, NCâas my guest on this weekâs Lucid Driver podcast. In reality, I live in Mooresville a suburb of Charlotte, and I stress current because I am in the process of relocating. For the time being though Bryan and I are homies even though I have never seen another Lucid in Charlotte or Mooresvilleâexcept that one time I went to a Charlotte ownersâ event and the parking lot was awash with Lucid Airs. Bryan is the owner of a beautiful Lucid Air Touring, the second Lucid he has owned.Â
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Bryan told me, âI first started exploring electric vehicles around 2016. I took a few test drives of the Model S and Model X, but they didnât quite meet my needs. In 2023, while I was in Dallas on business, I test drove a Lucid GT, and around the same time, a friend of mine purchased one. I loved the ride and the range of that vehicle. I mentioned to my wife that I wished I could do a 2-to-3-month EV rental to see what living with an EV would be like.Â
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In 2024, I received an email from Lucid about their leasing options. I visited their website and found a 2024 Air Pure (RWD), which only had the 20-way seats as an option. My wife wanted massage seats, so I decided to go with it. I signed an 18-month lease with a limit of 15,000 miles. After owning the car for about two months, I realized I wasn't going back to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.Â
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My Air Pure had an estimated range of 420 miles, which was more than enough for me since Iâm not a frequent long-distance driver. I discovered that I charge my car more out of convenience than necessity. My wife and I typically stop every 2 to 3 hours to stretch, and during those breaks, I just charge the car. Thankfully, I've had a good experience with DC fast charging (DCFC). Although Iâve encountered broken chargers, thereâs usually another one available.
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When it was time to upgrade to a new EV, I decided to move up to the Air Touring. I opted for all the features except the glass roof since thatâs not my preference. So far, it has been a great experience. While Iâm not a speed enthusiast, I appreciate the 620 hp, even if it doesnât excite me. My ideal Lucid would be an Air Pure with a battery pack like that of the Grand Touring. Something about an EV with over 500 miles of range.
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In comparing the Pure to the Touring, I really enjoy the quietness of the Pure, particularly due to its rear-wheel drive. However, I believe the Touring handles better because of its all-wheel drive. In my opinion, the Touring is Lucidâs sweet spot within the Air lineup."
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