Lucid Group said on Tuesday that owners of its Lucid Air sedan will be able to access Tesla’s Supercharger network in North America starting July 31, following an agreement reached nearly two years ago. However, the vehicles will only be able to charge at a peak rate of 50 kilowatts — far below the 250kW capacity of Tesla’s V3 and newer Superchargers.
All Lucid Air sedans, regardless of model year, will be compatible with the network using a $220 adapter provided by the company. The reduced charging speed is due to a mismatch between Lucid’s 924-volt architecture and the 400-volt Tesla Superchargers, limiting charging efficiency compared to systems designed for higher voltage.
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Lucid’s internal engineering team adapted the Air’s integrated charging system, known as the Wunderbox, to enable the limited charging capability. The company said this solution gives customers a convenient charging option, particularly for road trips or in areas closer to Superchargers.
Unlike Lucid’s newer Gravity SUV, which includes the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, the Air sedan still uses the older Combined Charging System (CCS). Tesla developed the NACS to encourage broader adoption and shared the design in 2022. Since then, nearly all major automakers, including Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz, have announced plans to integrate NACS into future EVs.
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Lucid was one of the last EV makers to join Tesla’s Supercharger agreement. The upcoming Gravity SUV will be the first Lucid vehicle to feature the built-in NACS port.
