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Lucid Air home charger adds 80 miles per hour

Lucid is finally ready to start selling home chargers for its Air electric sedan. On Tuesday, the automaker announced the launch of the Lucid Connected Home Charging Station for $1,200.

First mentioned by Lucid more than two years ago, the home charger leverages the Air’s built-in 19.2 kw charger to provide a range of up to 80 miles per hour of charge. Lucid also claims its design and engineering departments have worked to make the wall-mounted device as small as possible.

2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance

2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance

A 24-foot cable is included, which along with Wi-Fi connectivity will allow the device to receive over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Lucid says hardware for two-way charging is also included, and the automaker said it all atmosphere built with that capability in mind.

Two-way charging has a lot of potential to help support homes during power outages. But to get the most out of it, we need utility to join. Meanwhile, automakers other than Lucid are laying the groundwork by equipping their cars with two-way charging.

Flexible connected home charging station

Flexible connected home charging station

Nissan recently approved The first two-way charger for Leaf, which already has the necessary hardware built-in. Volvo notes that it has chosen a large battery for EX90 part to balance long range with power redundancy.

Volkswagen is also in the process of adding capabilities Mass-market MEB EVs, including intersect ID.4. It joins Hyundai, which has built capabilities into its E-GMP platform, and Ford, which is marketing the F-150 Lightning pickup as an emergency backup power source for homes.

Lucid says its home charger will only be available in limited quantities until 2023. It’s one of the few launch accessories for the Air, along with a roof cargo bay ($2,000), bar roof rails ($500) and all-weather floor mats. ($250).



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