Summary
- The new Lucid Air Sapphire is the embodiment of luxury and power, making it a top contender in the performance electric car market.
- With over 1,200 horsepower and more than 1,400 pound-feet of torque, the Lucid Air Sapphire is the most powerful sedan in the world.
- The Sapphire offers a luxurious interior with intelligent use of space, featuring an abundance of screens and high-end materials, as well as a comfortable and smooth ride with its performance features.
The new Lucid Air Sapphire brings an incredible combination of luxury and power, rocketing it to the top of the performance electric car market in style. First introduced in August 2022, the new Lucid Air Sapphire is the “embodiment of what ultra-high-performance luxury means to Lucid,” according to Derek Jenkins, SVP of Brand and Design at Lucid Motors.
This new Lucid EV is the most powerful sedan in the world, but there’s much more to it than that. The 2023 Lucid Sapphire is also one of the most luxurious vehicles on the market. The Sapphire embodies Lucid’s commitment to luxury and pure comfort on any road. As the highest-powered sedan and one that brings ample luxury qualities to the mix, the expectations are maximized for this incredible electric sedan. Can the new Lucid Air Sapphire dominate the performance electric car market? Here are some ways it tops the charts.
Industry Leading Horsepower With AWD
The Lucid Air Sapphire Has More Than 1,200 Horsepower
The target for the new 2023 Lucid Sapphire is the Tesla Model S Plaid. Currently, the Mode S holds the fastest times for several sprint races, including the best 0-60 mph time and an extremely quick quarter-mile time. The Sapphire follows in the Model S’s footsteps with a three-motor layout positioning two motors at the front axle and one on the rear. This setup delivers 1,200 horsepower to all four wheels, ensuring owners enjoy the benefits of AWD and an incredibly powerful electric sedan from Lucid Motors.
More Than 1,400 Pound-feet Of Torque
Official figures from Lucid list the Sapphire with 1,234 horsepower and 1,430 pound-feet of torque. If these are the official power numbers, they are much greater than the 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque in the Tesla Model S Plaid. Both cars include AWD and the tri-motor layout, but the Lucid Air is much more powerful, making it the most powerful sedan in the world, at least until the next top dog comes along.
Intelligent Use Of Space Makes It A Luxury Electric Car
An Abundance Of Screens Dominate The View
Lucid delivers an incredible style and design while making intelligent use of space to ensure every passenger in the Sapphire is comfortable. The dashboard features a large curved 5K-resolution screen directly behind the steering wheel, offering three information screens for the driver. The climate controls and infotainment screens reside in the center stack, positioned out of view of the driver.
The Lucid Air Sapphire brings design qualities from the LEAP platform, which enables this electric sedan to meet the space requirements of the full-size luxury sedan class while maintaining a sporty appeal. The cabin is filled with rich, high-end materials that enable this car to offer an airy feeling. Much of the roof is made of glass, providing an open-air look and feel while driving.
How Much Does The Lucid Air Sapphire Cost?
The new Lucid Air Sapphire price begins at $249,000, making this one of the first electric sedans wearing a quarter-million-dollar price tag. At this trim level, The Lucid Air features Alcantara instead of leather, bowing to the racy high-performance appeal of Alcantara. This top trim also features 18-way power sport seats covered in black material with blue contrast stitching. These seats include heating, cooling, and massaging functionality to offer a top level of comfort during any drive.
Unmatched Performance Features
Harnessing Power For Driving Pleasure
Very few production vehicles have ever had as much power as the new 2023 Lucid Sapphire. In order to harness this power, specially-tuned performance features are required. This means this high-end electric sedan requires top-end braking qualities, an impressive suspension, and active damping. This EV is more than just a high-performance machine, it’s also an ultra-luxury sedan, which requires features that provide a comfortable and smooth ride.
Lucid Air Sapphire Features
- Lower ride height
- 16.5-inch Akebono brake rotors
- Carbon ceramic brakes
- 10-piston brake calipers
- Increased aero features
- Electronic torque vectoring
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Bespoke Aero Sapphire wheels – 20-inch front, 21-inch rear
Every performance feature is made to help the Lucid Air Sapphire rocket to the quickest 0-60 MPH time on the way to one of the fastest quarter-mile sprints possible. Of course, the suspension features settings that allow this impressive luxury electric sedan to be comfortable and smooth on any road or track. This car debuted at Monterey Car Week, which is the perfect place for a high-end, ultra-performance car to appear. Considering the Lucid Air price at the Sapphire trim, the well-heeled in attendance enjoyed quite a display by this new top-level Lucid Motors EV.
Speed, Thy Name is Sapphire
How Fast Is The Lucid Air Sapphire?
This new top-end electric sedan is yet another way the automotive world proves that curb weight has become meaningless. In traditional gas-powered vehicles, weight is extremely important. In fact, it’s so important that some of the most track-ready cars go without air conditioning, radios, and anything that can add weight, including carpeting in the cabin. This certainly won’t fly in a luxury electric sedan that costs more than some Ferrari sports cars.
What is the Lucid Air Sapphire’s Top Speed?
Lucid Motors boasts incredible speed figures for the Sapphire. A few of these figures are:
- 0-60 MPH Time – 1.89 seconds
- 0-100 MPH Time – 3.84 seconds
- Quarter-Mile Time – 8.95 seconds
- Top Speed – 205 mph
When not rocketing to incredible speeds, this Lucid electric sedan offers an estimated 427-mile driving range on a single charge. This means the Sapphire is more than a fast electric sedan, it’s also useful for daily commutes and might not require charging for several days. The ultra-fast 900V+ charging system enables this EV to add driving range faster than any other EV in the market.
The Lucid Air Sapphire Is Better Than The Tesla Model S Plaid
Lucid Delivers More Luxury, Range, and Speed
The desirable qualities of a top-end electric sedan are comfort, luxury, performance features, driving range, and speed. The new Lucid Air Sapphire beats the Tesla Model S Plaid in every category. Of course, you can buy two Teslas for less than the price of the Lucid Sapphire, which is something to consider. The Sapphire offers much better materials and more high-end performance features than the Tesla, putting it well ahead in every category.
Is The Lucid Air Sapphire Faster Than The Tesla Model S Plaid?
Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
0-60 MPH | 1.89 seconds | 1.99 seconds |
Horsepower | 1,234 hp | 1,020 hp |
Torque | 1,340 lb-ft | 1,050 lb-ft |
Layout | Tri-motor | Tri-motor |
Top Speed | 205 mph | 200 mph |
When comparing these two top-level electric sedans, the Lucid tops the Tesla in nearly every way. Of course, consumers considering these two cars will also have to answer whether the faster car is worth almost $150,000 more.
The new 2023 Lucid Sapphire features an impressive driving range, a unique suspension setup with stiffer bushings and springs, special ABS tuning, and the Lucid plush ride quality. The cabin features black leather with contrasting Alcantara and Sapphire Blue stitching to provide an impressive look and amazing style. You’ll find several screens dominating the dashboard, providing advanced electronics for the driver. This new top-level EV is a performance champion and the fastest electric sedan in the world, making it the perfect choice for anyone looking for the very best the electric car market has to offer.