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Lucid Air owners will be able to use Tesla Superchargers from July 31
Starting July 31, Lucid Air owners can charge their EVs at Tesla Supercharger stations in North America using an adapted connector. However, charging speed is limited to 50 kW, compared to Tesla's 250 kW capability, due to compatibility issues between different charging systems.
Key points
- Lucid Air owners can use Tesla Superchargers from July 31.
- Charging requires a $220 adapter to connect to Tesla's network.
- Charging rate for Lucid Air is capped at 50 kW, significantly slower than the 250 kW available to Tesla vehicles.
- The slower charging is due to a mismatch in voltage systems (Lucid's 924V vs Tesla's 400V).
- Lucid is adapting its integrated charging system, Wunderbox, to support Supercharger access.
- Lucid's next model, the Gravity SUV, will feature a built-in NACS charging port.
Why it matters
- This move aligns with an increasing trend among automakers to adopt Tesla's NACS standard for EV charging.
- In 2022, Tesla opened its charging standard to encourage broader adoption in North America.
- The collaboration reflects a shift in the electric vehicle landscape, with major brands like Ford and GM also moving towards Tesla-compatible charging systems.
Lucid Air's access to Tesla's Supercharger network enhances its owners' charging options, albeit with slower speeds, highlighting the broader trend of cooperation in the EV industry to establish standard charging systems.