2027 Lucid Air: real cost in California
See the Air on Lucid's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Pure · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$70,900the advertised price
Drive away$79,001with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,262/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,801/moeverything, after resale
$79,001 to drive away + $73,524 to run it for 6 years − $22,872 back at resale = $129,654, or $1,801 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$79,001
Running it, 6 yrs+$73,524
Back at resale−$22,872
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$70,900Feesfreight $1,500 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,585Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$6,516Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$20,286Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$16,837Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$16,180Maintenanceestimate
+$9,778Charging13,500 mi a year at 147 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$6,069Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,648California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$22,872True cost $129,654 ÷ 72 months$1,801 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan195.9 in long
Seats5
Cargo22.1 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine430–1234 hp electric, RWD, AWD
0–60 mph1.9–4.5 sLucid's figure
Energy use105–147 MPGeEPA combined
Range420 miabout 294 mi in winter
TowingNot published
Tires19"245/45R19
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| Pure | $70,900 | $79,001 | $129,654 | ✓ $1,801/mo | 147 MPGe | — No | — No |
| Pure Stealth & Sound Package (19" Wheels) | $75,400 | $83,906 | $135,290 | $1,879/mo | 147 MPGe | — No | — No |
| Pure Stealth & Sound Package (20" Wheels) | $77,150 | $85,813 | $137,776 | $1,914/mo | 147 MPGe | — No | — No |
| Touring | $79,900 | $88,811 | $142,115 | $1,974/mo | 135 MPGe | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Touring Comfort and Convenience Package | $82,900 | $92,080 | $145,872 | $2,026/mo | 135 MPGe | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Touring DreamDrive™ Pro + Comfort and Convenience Package | $89,650 | $99,437 | $154,915 | $2,152/mo | 135 MPGe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Grand Touring | $114,900 | $126,957 | $188,426 | $2,617/mo | 130 MPGe | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Grand Touring DreamDrive™ Pro | $121,650 | $134,314 | $196,880 | $2,734/mo | 130 MPGe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Sapphire | $249,000 | $273,113 | $365,981 | $5,083/mo | 105 MPGe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Pure
✓ $1,801/mo
True cost
PureStealth & Sound Package (19" Wheels)
$1,879/mo
True cost
PureStealth & Sound Package (20" Wheels)
$1,914/mo
True cost
Touring
$1,974/mo
True cost
TouringComfort and Convenience Package
$2,026/mo
True cost
TouringDreamDrive™ Pro + Comfort and Convenience Package
$2,152/mo
True cost
Grand Touring
$2,617/mo
True cost
Grand TouringDreamDrive™ Pro
$2,734/mo
True cost
Sapphire
$5,083/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Pure$70,900
Pure Stealth & Sound Package (19" Wheels)$75,400
Pure Stealth & Sound Package (20" Wheels)$77,150
Touring$79,900
Touring Comfort and Convenience Package$82,900
Touring DreamDrive™ Pro + Comfort and Convenience Package$89,650
Grand Touring$114,900
Grand Touring DreamDrive™ Pro$121,650
Sapphire$249,000
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓
✓ from Grand Touring DreamDrive™ Pro
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ $3,750
✓ from Grand Touring
Heated steering wheel
+ $3,000
✓ Touring Comfort and Convenience Package to Grand Touring DreamDrive™ Pro
Heated rear seats
+ $3,000
✓ Touring Comfort and Convenience Package to Grand Touring DreamDrive™ Pro
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
+ $3,750
✓ from Grand Touring
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Pure to Grand Touring DreamDrive™ Pro
Power liftgate
✓ Pure to Pure Stealth & Sound Package (20" Wheels)
✓ Grand Touring to Grand Touring DreamDrive™ Pro
Wireless phone charging
✓ Pure to Grand Touring DreamDrive™ Pro
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Pure to Grand Touring DreamDrive™ Pro
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Pure to Grand Touring DreamDrive™ Pro
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Touring
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingPush-button startPremium sound systemHead-up displayTow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Pure (85 items)
- Platinum
- Metal Roof
- 19” Aero Range
- Micro Lens Array LED Headlights
- Adaptive Front Lighting System
- Daytime LED Signature Lighting
- Powered Illuminated Door Handles
- Power-Folding & Heated Exterior Mirrors
- Power Charge Port Door
- Mojave PurLuxe Leather Alternative
- 5-Passenger Seating
- 12-Way Power Heated Front Seats with Memory
- Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Heated Front Seats
- Power Trunk Open/Close
- Multi-Function Steering Wheel
- Ambient Lighting
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- 12V Accessory Power Outlet in Cargo Area
- USB-A (1) for Front Seats;; USB-C (1) for Front Seats;; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats
- 34” Glass Cockpit Display
- 12.5" Portrait Orientation Center Touchscreen Display
- Lucid Virtual Assistant
- Smartphone Wireless Charging
- Wireless Apple CarPlay integrated with Siri
- Wireless Android Auto with Google Assistant
- AM/FM HD Radio
- Native Support for Streaming Apps - Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal
- Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation included for 7 years
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Digital Key
- Lucid Mobile Owner App w/ Remote Services
- Over-the-Air Software Update Capability
- Surreal Sound with 9 speakers
- Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags
- Shock & Tilt Alert System
- Immobilizer
- Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System
- Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System
- Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions
- 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions with Retractor Pretensioners for Front & Outboard Rear
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks
- DreamDrive Premium
- Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motors
- Automatic Brake Hold and Hill Hold
- Driver-Adjustable Regenerative Braking
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Anodized Brake Calipers
- Integrated Electronic Parking Brake
- Adaptive Damping Suspension
- Electronic Power Steering
- Standard
- Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Selectable Drive Modes
- Long Range Battery
- 16 Module Battery Capacity
- AC Charging up to 19.2 kW
- DC Fast Charging up to 250kW
- Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 systems
- Combined Charging System (CCS)
- Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Capability
- Wunderbox Onboard Boost Charger
- Mobile connector with 20 foot cable
- Storage bag that fits perfectly in the trunk wheel well
- NEMA 5-15 adapter for standard household outlets
- NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240V outlet
- Rear View Monitoring
- Rear Parking Protection
- Rear Pedestrian Collision Protection
- Driver Monitoring System: • Distracted Driver Alert; • Drowsy Driver Alert
- Traffic Drive-Off Alert
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Blind Spot Warning
- Front & Rear Cross Traffic Protection
- Forward Collision Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Park Distance Warning
- Automatic Park In & Out (Parallel & Perpendicular)
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Protection
- Over-The-Air Updates
- Blind Spot Display
- 3D Surround View Monitoring
Recalls
7 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Air models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2025, 2026 · 27,185 vehicles
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles.Recall 26V540000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 2,039 vehicles
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive.Recall 26V309000 at NHTSA ↗Power train2025, 2026 · 3,627 vehicles
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive.Recall 26V193000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025, 2026 · 10,816 vehicles
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles equipped with an AD02 package and operating a software version from 2.8.0 through 2.8.16.Recall 26V017000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025 · 22,319 vehicles
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0.Recall 25V670000 at NHTSA ↗Power train2025, 2026 · 225 vehicles
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Air vehicles equipped with Pure Rear-Wheel Drive.Recall 25V669000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Air in California?
- $79,001 to drive away for the Pure, from a $70,900 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,262 loan payment, about $1,824 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,801 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Infinite Black MetallicStellar White Metallic+$1,000Quantum Grey Metallic+$1,000Cosmos Silver Metallic+$1,000Zenith Red Metallic+$1,000Fathom Blue Metallic+$1,000Sapphire Blue MetallicSapphire Red Metallic+$25,000
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US prices in US dollars from Lucid's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.