Lucid Air Models Gear Up with Supercharging and Extended Range in 2026

Lucid Air owners, get ready for a bigger bang for your buck! Starting July 31, 2025, all Lucid Air models will have the capability to tap into Tesla’s renowned Supercharger network. But how, you ask? Well, with a Lucid-approved adapter, of course! Lucid plans to sell a DC NACS-to-CCS adapter for a reasonable $220, enabling any Air model to hook up with compatible V3+ Tesla Superchargers. And don’t fret about the adapter’s 50 kW limit – your Air will still soak up approximately 200 miles of range for each hour of charging. You can kick off these charging sessions straight from the Lucid mobile app, once you’ve saved your credit card details. This opens up a whole new world of fast-charging options for those long drives.

Better EPA Range for the 2026 Air

Hang on, there’s more! The 2026 Air’s EPA range has received a significant boost. The middle-of-the-pack Air Touring now clocks in an estimated 431 miles per charge – that’s more than 6% extra than its previous record. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line Air Grand Touring still rocks a whopping 512 miles on a single charge. These figures keep Lucid’s sedan comfortably seated among the longest-range EVs currently on the market. Lucid attributes the Touring’s improved performance to its new high-density battery cells, and the good news doesn’t stop there – the Air Touring can still DC fast-charge at an impressive 250 kW for those quick power-ups.

Convenience and Comfort Upgrades

It’s not just about power and performance, though. Lucid has also thrown in a few convenience features into every 2026 Air. A 40-amp mobile charging cable kit is now standard equipment. It comes with a 240 V adapter for about 40 miles of range per hour, and a 120 V adapter for those slow, trickle charges of about 4 miles per hour. There’s also an optional “RangeXchange” adapter for vehicle-to-vehicle charging. Plus, all models get an upgraded AC compressor, borrowed from Lucid’s Gravity SUV. This results in improved cooling and a significantly quieter cabin.

And let’s not forget the style and comfort upgrades! Lucid is introducing a 19-inch “Aeronaut” wheel in Platinum or Stealth finish as an option for the Pure, Touring, and Grand Touring models. Inside, the Pure trim now comes with a rear center-console touchscreen display and extra storage space. In the Grand Touring, you’ll find 20-way power-adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation, and massage features as standard – talk about luxury!

Updated Pricing Details

Now, let’s talk numbers. With the 2026 updates, there’s a slight price increase. The Lucid Air Pure is now starting at around $72,400, a $1,000 jump from before. The Air Touring is priced at $81,400, also up by $1,000, and the Grand Touring comes in at $116,400, a $4,000 increase. However, the top-tier Air Sapphire, with its 1,234-hp triple-motor, remains steady at $250,500. As Lucid likes to emphasize, these enhancements – from wider charging accessibility and extended range to upgraded comfort features – make the Air an even more appealing choice, keeping it at the forefront of EV range and efficiency.