Lucid
Lucid Air 16-module pack (Pure RWD)
Lithium-ion, nickel-based (not published) cells · 84 kWh · used in 1 model variant.
Pack reference
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicles using this pack
Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls
Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack, as of the last complaint-data run. Each campaign names the model generation it was filed against; the summary gives the model years covered.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air vehicles equipped with rear-wheel drive. The Gen 4 inverter may experience internal friction and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Lucid Air 2024-2026
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).
Consequence: A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Lucid Air 2024-2026
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) software could disconnect the high voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Lucid Air 2024-2026
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The electrically activated contact switches that transfer energy to the drive motors, may unexpectedly open, cutting off power to the electric motors.
Consequence: Power loss will shut down electric motors, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Lucid Air 2024-2026
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Pack family
Lucid Air 16-module pack (Pure RWD) is part of the lucid-924v family. Related packs:
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the Lucid Air 16-module pack (Pure RWD)?
The Lucid Air 16-module pack (Pure RWD) uses Lithium-ion, nickel-based (not published) chemistry. Lucid has not named a cell supplier for this pack. Cell format: 21700 cylindrical. Pack architecture: 16 modules, 4,800 cylindrical cells, 580 volts nominal; Lucid labels the platform 650V+.
What is the warranty on this pack?
8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.
How much does this pack degrade over time?
Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Lucid Air 16-module pack (Pure RWD) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.
Which vehicles use the Lucid Air 16-module pack (Pure RWD)?
Lucid Air 2024-2026 (Pure (rear-wheel drive)).