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8.5 years was enough time for Tesla to go from scrappy Silicon Valley insurgent to the de facto definition of EVs.
But change, as it often does in the automotive world, comes slowly, and then all at once. That’s what makes Reddit user DayProfessional3776’s recent leap from a Tesla Model S to a Lucid Air GT so compelling.
“So I finally picked up my Lucid GT yesterday. Here are the specs – Fathom Blue, Stealth, Tahoe interior, 19-inch. I transitioned from the Tesla Model S after 8.5 years. It’s been a long time! Researched a lot about Taycan vs GT and picked GT.
Thought I would share my initial reactions so far.
Positives –
The car is super luxurious and spacious. The entire back row feels VERY nice.
The interior of the Tahoe with dual color is pretty cool. Getting a lot of positive feedback from friends on the dual color.
Acceleration is superb. Tried the Sprint mode a few times on the highway and really enjoyed it. Can’t wait to go on a long trip.
Apple CarPlay was very useful.
The massage option is really cool. Thought it was a marketing gimmick and caught myself using it a few times already.
Cameras and angles where you can see all around are pretty useful.
Negatives so far.
I thought I bought Fathom Blue. My wife made me specifically get it from a different state because she liked it so much, and I had to wait for it, give up onsite incentives, etc. But it’s almost like Lucid is mixing up colors :). I realize Blue is meant to be faint, but this feels like a gray car. But like my wife said, it still looks gorgeous, but not what we picked!
Noticing that the car has been unlocked when I am walking past it with my phone in my pocket. I am guessing that’s a setting that I need to fix.
The delivery experience could have been better with the paperwork and the explanation of lease terms, especially around the money factor, but I am sure they are still figuring that out.
Will share more as I get more acquainted with the car. Will be driving it to work tomorrow.”
The Lucid GT, in Fathom Blue (or so the sticker claims), Stealth package, and dual-tone Tahoe interior, represents more than just a new car; it’s a quiet rejection of the barebones aesthetic that once defined early EVs. “The back row feels VERY nice,” he writes.
Lucid Air Grand Touring: Paint Choices and Trim Details
- Offered in six exterior metallic colorways, ranging from deep Zenith Red to subtle Infinite Black, each inspired by California’s diverse landscapes
- Interior themes include Mojave PurLuxe, Mojave, Santa Cruz, and Tahoe, blending premium leather, textiles, and vegan-friendly materials
- Available trims span the Air lineup, Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and Sapphire, with the Grand Touring (GT) balancing peak performance (819 hp) and long-range capability
- GT customers can choose between 19”–21” wheel designs and an optional expansive glass canopy roof for added open-air ambiance
But beneath the hush of the Lucid’s luxury lies an amusing bit of visual dissonance. The Fathom Blue paint, an oceanic name suggesting depth and richness, appears to the owner more like a subdued gray. “It still looks gorgeous,” he admits, but not what he and his wife waited for. Redditor Interesting_Tower485 raised the issue directly:
“What color is on the sticker for your car? I have the same combo, and the blue isn’t gray.”
Then there’s the tech side of luxury, those little gremlins that hitch a ride with innovation. The Redditor noted his GT unlocks every time he walks past with his phone in his pocket.
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That’s not the kind of ghost in the machine you want in a $100K+ machine. Thankfully, the community was quick to jump in. Coma24, a regular contributor, pointed out that it’s likely a settings issue:
“They probably didn’t brief you on how Mobile Key works.”
And again, it points back to Lucid’s youth as a company. They’ve nailed the product, but the customer hand-off still needs refinement.
Still, none of this detracts from the meat of the experience. The driving dynamics, the feel of the materials, the Sprint mode that delivers face-melting torque without the noise or drama, it all point to a car designed for people who don’t just want to go fast, but want to arrive well. The owner didn’t just switch EVs.
He changed lanes into a different class. Even his passing mention of the massage seats tells a story. “Thought it was a marketing gimmick,” he admits, only to catch himself using it more than he expected. That’s the definition of thoughtful engineering, features that don’t just impress on paper but actually earn their keep in daily life.
Lucid Air Grand Touring: 0–60 mph Time and Top Speed
- The Air Grand Touring accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.0 seconds
- It achieves a top speed of 168 mph, placing it among the fastest luxury sedans on the road
- Delivers up to 819 hp via dual-motor AWD, with a drag coefficient of 0.197 Cd for aerodynamic efficiency
- EPA-estimated range reaches 512 miles, while adding 200 miles in just 12 minutes on 350 kW fast-chargers
Delivery and lease terms also raised some eyebrows. Lucid, still in its growth phase, appears to be sorting out the finer points of customer-facing finance. “The paperwork and explanation of lease terms, especially around the money factor, could have been better,” he noted, graciously adding,
“I am sure they are still figuring that out.”
There’s a layer of empathy here that speaks volumes about the EV community: early adopters aren’t just customers, they’re collaborators. They know they’re helping build something, and they’re willing to forgive the occasional growing pain as long as the car itself delivers.
And deliver it does. From the moment he mentions Sprint mode on the highway to the quiet delight he finds in CarPlay and 360-degree cameras, it’s clear the Lucid Air GT is doing its job, and then some.
The EV landscape is evolving rapidly, and loyalty is no longer about brand; it’s about experience.
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Noah Washington is an automotive journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys covering the latest news in the automotive industry and conducting reviews on the latest cars. He has been in the automotive industry since 15 years old and has been featured in prominent automotive news sites. You can reach him on X and LinkedIn for tips and to follow his automotive coverage.
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