Charging your Lucid Air

Lucid Air features industry-leading charging capabilities that allow you to spend more of your time going the distance, not waiting to recharge your battery. The vehicles in the Lucid Air family have some of the longest range of all the EVs on the market today, with the Lucid Air Grand Touring boasting an EPA estimated range of up to 512 miles on a single charge.¹ Not only that, Lucid’s unique Wunderbox, when paired with our 900V+ architecture, lets you charge faster than you can even imagine—up to 200 miles in only 12 minutes with certain trims at DC fast charging stations.² You can charge your Lucid Air at almost all public EV charging stations, including Tesla Superchargers with a Lucid-approved adapter.

Lucid Air is also capable of bidirectional vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging³, which means that with the Lucid RangeXchange adapter, you can share your vehicle’s energy with other EVs, including both Lucid and non-Lucid vehicles.

To learn more about charging, visit our Charging page.

Your Lucid Air has a J1772 (CCS1) charge port. The J1772 connector allows you to use Level 1 and Level 2 AC (alternating current) charging at home, while the CCS1 combo connector allows you to use DC (direct current) fast charging at third-party charging stations all over the country.

Your Lucid Air’s charge port is located between the driver’s side door and the left-front wheel.

Here are all the ways to open and close it when your vehicle is unlocked:

Lucid has partnered with Tesla to provide Lucid Air owners with greater convenience, faster charging, and more seamless access to the more than 23,500 Tesla Superchargers across North America, enabling DC fast charging in even more places.

Lucid Air has a combination J1772–CCS1 charge port, which is different from the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port. NACS was initially exclusive to Tesla vehicles, but it has now been standardized as SAE J3400 and opened up for use by other automakers, including Lucid.

While you can easily charge your Air at Tesla Superchargers, you will need a Lucid-approved adapter that supports DC charging to be able to plug in. When you arrive at a Tesla Supercharger, simply connect your adapter to the charging connector, plug in to your vehicle, and initiate the charging session through the Lucid mobile app.

NACS charging connectors are designed for both AC and DC charging with a single charge port, providing extra flexibility and convenience. The Lucid Air has a two-in-one charge port, with a J1772 port for Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging and a CCS1 port for DC fast charging. This means that, depending on how and where you want to charge, you may need two NACS adapters: one for AC charging and one for DC charging.

Note: It’s very important to use the appropriate adapter for the type of charging you’re doing. Using the wrong adapter could pose a safety risk, void your vehicle’s warranty, and even damage your vehicle’s charging system.

Lucid-approved NACS-to-CCS charging adapters are available to purchase from the US Lucid Store and ships to Canada. Pricing is in U.S. dollars and excludes tax. You may be able to find third-party adapters from other retailers, but we recommend only using Lucid-approved adapters, which are certified and thoroughly tested for safety and compatibility. Lucid adapters have built-in safety features to ensure they operate correctly and protect against electrical hazards. Third-party adapters may not have been tested to the same standards, and using them may lead to charging issues or potentially even damage your Lucid Air’s charging system.

You can check whether a DC fast charger where you want to charge requires an adapter in the Lucid mobile Navigation app, which lists charging connector type in the station details and whether an adapter is needed for your Air.

Follow these steps to use Lucid-approved adapters for your Lucid Air. The instructions for connecting AC and DC adapters are the same:

Once you’re done charging, make sure to tap Stop Charging on the Pilot Panel or in the Lucid mobile app to stop the flow of energy and unlock the charging cable from the vehicle. Then firmly pull the charging connector and adapter out of the charge port. Press the unlock button on the charging connector handle to unlock the adapter, then pull to remove it. Remember to bring it with you by returning it to where you usually store it.

NACS-to-CCS adapter

For safety, your Lucid Air will remain in Park whenever a charging cable is connected.

Whether you’re charging at home or on the road, the instructions for plugging in are the same. Insert the charging connector gently and completely into the charge port. Once inserted, the charging cable locks in place to prevent you from removing it while high-voltage energy is flowing.

If you need to unplug before charging is complete, tap Stop Charging on the Pilot Panel or in the Lucid mobile app. To remove the charging cable, hold it firmly with one hand. If the charging connector has a release button, press it gently with your thumb, then pull it straight out of the charge port. Return the charging connector to its dock if you are at a public fast charging station or drape the cable over your Lucid Connected Home Charging Station for future use.

In the event the button does not release the charging cable, you can find instructions on manually releasing the charging cable in your Owner’s Manual. This method should only be used as a last resort.

You can monitor your charging status in several ways:

Your charge port lights are an easy way to know your charging status at a glance. Here’s what they mean:

Your Lucid Air’s Charging screen is the power command center of your vehicle. To get here, tap the Vehicle button, then tap Charging on the Pilot Panel.

Your charge limit is how full you want your battery to be before charging stops.

Battery-powered devices, including your Lucid Air, generally don’t need to be charged to 100% very often. That’s because EV batteries operate most efficiently when they are charged in the 20% to 80% range. Staying within this range as much as possible helps keep your battery working better for longer. Lucid Air has two preset charge limits: Daily and Distance.

Battery preconditioning is a feature that optimizes the temperature of your high-voltage battery pack. When your battery pack is at the right temperature, it can accept a charge faster at DC fast charging stations. This means that if your battery is either too hot or too cold, for example due to the weather, it will charge less efficiently. In cold weather environments, preconditioning warms your battery. In hot weather environments, preconditioning cools it.

Follow these steps to precondition your battery before fast charging.

1. About 20 minutes before you intend to plug in, tap Start Preconditioning on the Charging screen. Read the Before You Start instructions, then tap Confirm.

2. Your battery will begin preconditioning en route to the charging station.

3. If you enable Smart Preconditioning, when you use your Lucid Air’s Navigation app to route to a fast charging station, your vehicle will start preconditioning at the right time automatically based on your estimated time of arrival.

4. When you arrive at the charging station, even if your charging status indicator still says Preconditioning, feel free to plug in right away and start charging.

Battery preconditioning uses energy from the battery to optimize its temperature. If your battery is already very low, preconditioning will be disabled to conserve energy and preserve range to help you reach a charging station.

Many factors affect how fast your vehicle charges. Preconditioning is one way to potentially improve charging speeds.

Another benefit of battery preconditioning is improved cold weather performance. When your battery pack is cold, it doesn’t transfer energy as efficiently, which can affect range and vehicle performance. As you drive, your battery will warm up on its own, but by preconditioning your battery before you drive, you will notice less of an effect of the cold weather on your driving.

When it’s freezing outside, use Remote Climate in the Lucid mobile app to warm your cabin and start battery preconditioning at the same time. Your drive will be much more comfortable.

Your Lucid Air is unique in that it allows you to control when you precondition your battery. It can also precondition your battery for you thanks to Smart Preconditioning, so you don’t even have to think about it.

From the Charging screen, tap the Settings button in the top right to open your Advanced Charging Settings.

Here, you’ll find a Smart Preconditioning toggle. Tap it to turn it on, and then whenever you are navigating to a fast charging station using the Lucid Navigation app, your vehicle will start preconditioning your battery automatically based on when you’ll arrive at the station.

Tesla Superchargers are now linked to the Lucid Charging Service and your Lucid mobile app. Your existing account grants you charging access at compatible in-network Superchargers. If you don’t already have one, Lucid Charging Service accounts are free to open—all you need is a valid payment method added to your Lucid Wallet. To add a payment method, open the Lucid mobile app, tap the Profile button, tap Wallet, and then tap the “+” icon in the top-right corner of the screen. You can also add a payment method in the Owner’s Portal.

When you arrive at a Tesla Supercharger, simply connect your adapter, plug in, and initiate your charging session through the Lucid mobile app.

Magic Docks are integrated CCS adapters at some Tesla Superchargers, enabling non-Tesla EVs to use the Supercharger network. As a Lucid Air owner, you may be able to use a Magic Dock to charge if your own NACS-to-CCS adapter isn’t handy.

Not all Superchargers are compatible with Lucid Air. This is because only newer-generation Superchargers (V3 and above) are able to charge Lucid vehicles. To check compatibility, use the Lucid mobile app to locate nearby Tesla Superchargers that are included in the Lucid Charging Service. If you forgot your adapter, you can filter by stations that have a Magic Dock.

Lucid Air does not currently support Plug & Charge at Tesla Superchargers. However, we’re actively working on enabling this feature in the future to make the charging experience even more seamless. In the meantime, use the Lucid mobile app to initiate and pay for charging sessions at Tesla Superchargers.

Tesla Superchargers are designed specifically for Tesla vehicles and have shorter charging cables than other public charging stations. Due to the placement of the charge port above the left-front wheel of your Lucid Air, you’ll need to pull your vehicle forward into the charging stall, which at some Superchargers means your Air will extend into an adjacent stall.

Here are some tips for parking at Tesla Superchargers to ensure smooth charging for you and minimal disruption to neighboring vehicles:

Depending on when you bought your vehicle, you may be eligible for complimentary or discounted charging at one of Lucid’s charging partners through the Lucid Charging Service. Complimentary or not, the Lucid Charging Service gives Lucid owners access to an ever-growing network of more than 28,500 charging stations across North America. You can easily view participating charging stations using the search feature on the Maps page in the Lucid mobile app or in the Navigation app on the Pilot Panel. For now, it is only possible to search for in-network Tesla Superchargers in the Lucid mobile app.

After your applicable promotional charging plan ends, you can enroll in the Lucid Charging Service to meet your public charging needs. Log in to your Owner’s Portal to view your charging plan options and enroll or upgrade your service. If your vehicle was delivered after January 1, 2025, you were automatically enrolled in the Lucid Charging Service at the time of delivery. Just make sure to add a valid payment method in your Lucid Wallet to begin using it. If you don’t have an account yet, you can easily open one in your Owner’s Portal.

If you are eligible for complimentary charging at Electrify America, this benefit does not transfer to Tesla Superchargers.

Generally, when you plug your Lucid Air in, charging will begin right away.

Scheduled Charging lets you choose exactly when you’d like to charge, giving you extra control over your charging schedule and energy usage. For example, Scheduled Charging allows you to charge at specific times to take advantage of off-peak utility rates while giving you the confidence that your battery will be charged when you’re ready to go.

You’ll find the Scheduled Charging settings on the Charging screen on the Pilot Panel.

To enable Scheduled Charging, tap Schedule Charging at the bottom of the display.

First, select the location where you would like your charging schedule to apply. Most drivers choose their home address, as this is where they charge their vehicle most often. This allows your charging schedule to apply automatically when you are parked at this location, but allows you to start charging immediately everywhere else, such as public fast charging stations.

Next, after setting your location, use the time picker to select when you would like charging to start. For example, this could be when your local utility switches to off-peak hours, allowing you to plug in as soon as you get home but delay charging until electricity is more affordable. The words Charging Scheduled will appear on the Pilot Panel and in the Lucid mobile app whenever you are plugged in, and your charging session will begin at the scheduled time.

Your selected Scheduled Charging program will display on the Charging screen at all times for easy reference. To edit it, tap the scheduled time, select a new location or time, and tap Confirm.

If you want to turn Scheduled Charging off, just tap the toggle and the feature will be disabled until you enable it again.

Lucid Air’s Scheduled Charging feature is not compatible with AC chargers that communicate digitally with your vehicle due to the technical limitations of these charging stations. Even if you enable Scheduled Charging and set a charging time, when you plug in to a digital AC charging station, charging will begin immediately. You will receive a push notification to alert you that your vehicle is charging, so that you can decide to unplug or stop charging from the Lucid mobile app.

To identify whether your home’s AC charger is a digital AC charger, check the technical documentation or spec sheet that came with it. If it states that the charger supports ISO15118 communication, it’s a digital charger and will not work with Lucid’s Scheduled Charging feature.

Like all batteries, your Lucid Air battery will change over time. How you charge can affect your long-term battery health, and adopting good charging behaviors can extend your battery’s useful life.

1. Even if you don’t need to recharge your battery, try to plug in whenever you can. This is because your vehicle can more easily regulate your battery’s temperature using an external power source, ensuring your battery health remains higher, longer.

2. Use the Charge Limit slider on the Charging screen to set your charge limit to Daily, or anywhere between 50% and 80%. This ensures you have enough charge to get everywhere you need to go while maintaining optimal battery health. You can set the Charge Limit slider to Distance before a long trip for maximum range.

3. Precondition your battery before fast charging, either by tapping Start Preconditioning on the Charging screen or using Smart Preconditioning and the Navigation app to route to a fast charging station. Preconditioning ensures your battery is at the best temperature for accepting a charge, so you can power up faster and be on your way.

4. Take advantage of more economical ways to charge by using Scheduled Charging to power up at home during off-peak utility hours.

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