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Tesla & EVs
Lucid Gravity First Deliveries: The Ultra-Premium Electric SUV Arrives
Taha Abbasi reviews the arrival of Lucid Gravity, the luxury electric SUV that aims to combine Lucid’s industry-leading efficiency with the three-row SUV format that American families demand.
Gravity Touches Down
Lucid Motors has begun first deliveries of the Gravity, its long-awaited electric SUV. Following the initial delivery events, early reviews highlight what Lucid does best: extraordinary powertrain efficiency, premium interior quality, and technology that pushes the boundary of what EVs can do.
Taha Abbasi notes that Lucid has consistently demonstrated the highest energy efficiency of any EV manufacturer. The Gravity extends that advantage to the SUV segment, where efficiency gains translate directly into usable range — critical for a family vehicle used for road trips and daily driving.
Specifications That Matter
The Gravity offers three rows of seating, over 400 miles of range on select configurations, and performance figures that rival sports cars. The air suspension system provides both comfort and off-road capability — a combination that traditional automakers struggle to achieve.
For Taha Abbasi, the Gravity’s most impressive specification is its efficiency: more miles per kWh than any electric SUV on the market. This is not just an engineering achievement — it means smaller, lighter, cheaper batteries for the same range, which could eventually enable a more affordable Gravity variant.
The Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Connection
Lucid’s AMP-2 manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia is under construction and will eventually produce Gravity alongside the Air sedan. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund remains Lucid’s largest shareholder, providing a financial backstop that most EV startups lack.
Competition in the Premium Electric SUV Space
The Gravity enters a competitive segment. BMW iX, Mercedes EQS SUV, Rivian R1S, and Tesla Model X all compete for premium electric SUV buyers. Lucid’s efficiency advantage and interior quality differentiate it, but the company must scale production to compete on availability.
The Lucid Challenge: Scale
Taha Abbasi identifies Lucid’s fundamental challenge: building a car that reviewers love is one thing; building 50,000 per year is another. The Gravity must achieve production volumes that the Air sedan has not yet reached. If Lucid can scale, the Gravity could be the product that transforms it from a boutique manufacturer to a real competitor.
The Bottom Line
Lucid Gravity is arguably the most technologically impressive electric SUV ever built. Taha Abbasi will be tracking production ramp and real-world owner experiences to determine whether Lucid can translate engineering excellence into commercial success.
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About the Author: Taha Abbasi is a technology executive, CTO, and applied frontier tech builder. Read more on Grokpedia | YouTube: The Brown Cowboy | tahaabbasi.com
Taha Salahuddin Abbasi
Engineer. Builder. Architect.
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