Lucid Air Reaches Top Speed Of 235Mph, Blows Tesla Out Of The Water

When it comes to fast cars, electric vehicles have been competing with their more traditional counterparts for years. Tesla currently holds the record of fastest consumer electric cars with the Model S but a rival electric vehicle firm has beaten the King at its own game. Lucid Motors’ Lucid Air electric luxury car just hit top speeds of 235mph, blowing Tesla’s own offering out of the water.

Right now, the top speed of the Tesla Model S hits about 155Mph, Business Insider points out. When compared, therefore, it’s easy to see which EV offers more to the speed junkies of the world. Also, thanks to its price tag of $100,000, the Lucid Air is not exactly beyond the reach of customers with moderate wealth.

On the other hand, it’s also worth noting that the Lucid Air was given a few advantage during the test that allowed it to achieve such blistering top speeds. For one thing, the comparison with the production Model S is a bit skewed since the Air was modified to achieve speed and only speed. The regular version would have to be heavier and would also be limited by an electronic wall, thus reducing how fast the car would go.

Speaking of the production version of the Air, it would seem that the consumer grade units will initially be limited to have 400 horsepower and with a range of 240 miles, The Verge reports. These cars will cost about $60,000 each, which should make them accessible enough for the company to make a profit.

Lucid Motors will eventually start releasing better versions with more power and range, provided the market actually allows the EV maker to survive. If it thrives, it can only be good for the customers since better competition offers more benefits to the buyers.