EVWire brief: Lucid said its Air Grand Touring has been certified by Guinness World Records after travelling 1,205 kilometres (749 miles) on one charge in the US. Oh, and we’re talking highway speeds here.
Details: The drive started in Las Vegas, Nevada, and finished in Los Angeles, California, using a stock Air Grand Touring on 19-inch aero wheels.
Independent adjudicators sealed the charge port at the start and verified the battery state-of-charge at the finish.
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The run averaged 5.1 miles per kWh at highway speeds with the climate control on;
Lucid’s EPA-rated range for the Grand Touring is 516 miles (830 km);
Lucid exceeded the previous record for the longest journey of 1,045 kilometers set in June 2025 by 160 kilometers.
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The driver was London-based entrepreneur Umit Sabanci, who, in 2024 set the record for the most countries visited on a single charge in a production battery electric vehicle, crossing nine countries – also in a Lucid Air Grand Touring.
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Quotes:
"When I completed the nine-country journey in 2024, it was just the beginning. This new achievement takes that journey even further. I'm proud to be part of a movement that proves electric mobility isn't just the future; it's already redefining what's possible today."
"This range record represents a significant milestone – it's yet another clear demonstration of the technological edge that defines Lucid. Our Lucid products combine world class vehicle efficiency with the most advanced drive units, ultra-high voltage architecture, and battery management technology available today, which lets a Lucid travel further with less energy than any other vehicles."
Source: Lucid Motors
