Unloading a previously owned Lucid Air in the current car market presents a significant challenge.
Electric vehicles, once touted for their potential for high resale value due to lower maintenance needs, are experiencing a different reality.
This isn’t entirely unexpected. The EV market, for all its recent growth, remains in its early stages.
Growing pains are part of the process. Battery technology needs refinement, particularly in size and weight reduction, to deliver a substantial increase in driving range.
Until these hurdles are addressed, many drivers will likely remain hesitant to switch from the tried-and-true reliability of gasoline-powered vehicles.
Moreover, the recent softening in the used car market, impacting even established brands, adds another layer of difficulty to selling a luxury EV like the Lucid Air.
Despite boasting a mere 5,000 miles, bids on this well-appointed vehicle fell far short of its initial $140,500 price tag, reaching a maximum of only $61,111.
This amount represents less than half of the car’s original MSRP, raising questions about resale values for even the most luxurious electric cars on the market today.
The Lucid Air packs a punch with a dual motor system delivering 819 horsepower and 885 lb-ft of torque. This translates to exhilarating acceleration, launching the car from zero to 60 mph in a mere 3 seconds.
While the official range is estimated at 469 miles with the 21-inch wheels, real-world figures might differ. It seems this isn’t the only Lucid Air that has underperformed at auction recently, but that’s a story for another time.