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Sometimes it takes a real-world crash to remind us that car safety is more than just charts and lab tests, as it’s the difference between disaster and walking away shaken but unharmed. That contrast became clear in a story I recently saw in the “Lucid Owners Club” group on Facebook, where Stephen Xue shared how his six‑month‑old Lucid Air Touring with fewer than 3,000 miles was struck at high speed while he was making a turn. He explained that the impact inside his Lucid felt like nothing more than a small bump, while the other driver’s car flipped onto its roof. Now he’s left grateful for the protection but frustrated at the possibility of dealing with a total loss.
Here’s what he said: “I’ve been an EV owner/enthusiast for years and I always tell others when I get a chance about how much safer EVs are than traditional ICE vehicles. I got to experience this personally the other day when someone hit my 6 month old and less than 3,000 mile Lucid Air Touring at high speed while I was making a turn. I only felt a little bump while his car flipped over and landed on its roof. Very thankful of course that my car protected me so well but very unhappy at having to deal with this now. If insurance decides that this is a total loss, I’ll immediately be purchasing another Lucid.”
Stephen’s description is striking, and not just for the drama of another vehicle flipping onto its roof. The fact that the crash was barely noticeable inside his Lucid Air is the kind of contrast that shows exactly why many EV enthusiasts often speak so highly of modern electric vehicle safety engineering. In this case, Lucid’s robust chassis design, battery-pack placement, and low center of gravity seem to have absorbed and deflected the crash forces exactly as intended.
Why the Crash Felt So Different Inside a Lucid Air
Lucid designed the Air with a rigid passenger cell reinforced with advanced materials, while its heavy battery pack keeps the sedan low and stable to the ground. This helps reduce rollovers and improves energy absorption in collisions. When Stephen says he only felt a “little bump,” it’s because the Lucid’s structure redistributed the energy away from him. This is something internal combustion sedans of the past often struggled with. That difference between EV safety in real-world crashes and what many people expect cannot be overstated.
We’ve seen similar sentiments before, like when it was shared that after two hated Teslas, one owner finally found his wife’s perfect car in the Lucid Air Touring. Owners consistently highlight how solid and confidence-inspiring this car feels on the road, and Stephen’s story takes that perception to an entirely new level.
Community Reactions
The Lucid community had plenty to say in response to Stephen’s experience. Christopher E Cattie commented: “I’m not happy about the crash but I’m glad you’re safe and feel even better knowing the Lucid is so protective.”
His reaction reflects the relief many feel hearing that a luxury EV performed exactly as designed in a real-world situation.
Another owner, Sandra Hosh, added: “I agree! I had something very similar happen to that. I had an accident on the highway and my car’s damage was way less than the other car. It was still very expensive to fix! It’s definitely a safe car to have.”
Her story reinforces how these accidents often leave Lucids in better shape than expected, though she makes a good point about the reality of repair costs. Safety doesn’t mean cheap fixes.
Finally, Rick Austin chimed in: “Good to hear the car protected you so well. Our Touring feels super solid. Can’t imagine it will take more than 30 seconds for the adjuster to total that thing.”
Rick’s perspective brings us back to the practical side of the situation of insurance decisions. As safe as the Lucid may be, owners know that even moderate damage can lead insurers to write a vehicle off given the high cost of parts and specialized repairs.
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Where Lucid Stands on Safety
The Lucid Air has impressed beyond just owners, as it has also performed strongly in independent testing. The Air achieved top crash-test scores in categories like side impact and frontal collision, underscoring what Stephen and others have felt in the real world. These results put the Air among the safest luxury EVs sold today. For buyers comparing Lucid Air crash safety vs Tesla safety ratings, this adds weight to Lucid’s reputation for building not just a fast or stylish car, but a protective one.
It’s also worth mentioning how Lucid engineers safety into their entire lineup. When we covered how the Lucid Gravity test drive revealed incredible acceleration you feel in your bones, that performance story carried an underlying point: acceleration is fun but it’s paired with an architecture designed to protect passengers during the worst-case scenarios.
The Ownership Factor
Even before this crash, Lucid owners often praised how solid the Air feels on daily drives. Reports have contrasted the Lucid experience against competitors, like when one owner explained that the charging experience was a hard truth to accept after switching from Tesla to Lucid Air. It’s stories like these that highlight while Lucid might still be ironing out infrastructure, the product itself continues to inspire loyalty.
Stephen’s remark that he would “immediately purchase another Lucid” if insurance totals his car speaks volumes. That kind of loyalty born out of a negative event just shows how deeply this vehicle impressed him. When a driver goes through a crash and still wants to stay with the same brand, it’s lived experience proving itself on the road.
That’s why Stephen’s story matters because it puts a human face on the concept of EV safety. Too often, crash-test scores feel like abstract numbers, but hearing someone describe a high-speed accident as a “little bump” makes the idea real. For me, it highlights the future of automotive design: cars that don’t just look sleek or accelerate quickly, but cars that protect people in ways we once thought impossible. Lucid’s challenge will be to keep building this trust, not only with engineering but also with service and repair systems that make owners feel supported after the crash.
Key Takeaways
- Real-world EV crash safety can outperform expectations. Stephen’s Lucid Air made a high-speed collision feel minor inside the cabin.
- Lucid Air crash test scores confirm what owners are experiencing in reality, placing the sedan among the safest luxury EVs.
- Repair costs remain a challenge, reminding owners that safety and post-crash affordability are two different issues.
- Brand loyalty after a crash is rare, but Stephen’s promise to buy another Lucid immediately speaks to just how impressed he was.
How Do You Feel About Lucid?
Have you ever been in a crash where you walked away and realized just how much your car protected you?
And does hearing these kinds of real-world Lucid stories make you more confident in considering an EV as your next car?
Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
Aram Krajekian is a young automotive journalist bringing a fresh perspective to his coverage of the evolving automotive landscape. Follow Aram on X and LinkedIn for daily news coverage about cars.
Image Sources: The “Lucid Owners Club” public Facebook group.
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