Road Test: 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring EV

All-Electric Luxury SUV

It is refreshing that Lucid designed the Gravity as an urban SUV. There is a belief among car companies that, post-pandemic, people are looking for “the most capable” SUV and are headed into the outdoors. Lucid didn’t fall for this, designing the Gravity to be appreciated as a fine automobile with smooth and sleek styling and an impressive interior with generous passenger space.

The 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring, in its second year, came out at a time the company needed the sales boost that it looked like only an SUV could deliver. Their first model, the Lucid Air, was/is a four-door, five-passenger sedan. It’s an exceptional all-electric car (check our recent review), but just that, a car. Lucid offering only a sedan since the company was launched in late 2021 has left the company out of the purchase consideration for many people. With the Gravity, buyers have the opportunity to put a five- or seven-passenger Lucid SUV in their driveway.

All-electric SUVs in the higher price range competing with the Gravity are the Cadillac Escalade IQ and Vistiq, Volvo EX90 and Rivian R1s. For a few dollars less there are the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ionic 9. All offer what families want from an electric SUV with seating up to seven, quiet and smooth performance and long driving range. These are the two Gravity trims to choose from.

Touring

• Dual Electric motors
• All-Wheel Drive
• Horsepower: 560
• Torque: 811
• Battery: 89 kWh with a 670 Volt system
• 0-60 mph: 4.0 seconds
• All-Electric Driving Range: 337 miles

Grand Touring (GT)

• Dual Electric Motors
• All-Wheel Drive
• Horsepower: 828
• Torque: 909
• Battery: 123 kWh with a 926 Volt system
• 0-60 mph: 3.4 seconds
• All-Electric Driving Range (AER): 386 – 450 miles

Get Up and Go

The all-wheel drive Gravity GT Clean Fleet Report drove was configured with two rows to seat five passengers and was rated at 450 miles of AER. In 265 miles driving on a mix of city and freeway we averaged 3.29 miles per kilowatt hour. This is an efficient and strong number for a slightly aerodynamic box weighing 5,904 pounds. I didn’t have the time to drive the full 450-mile battery range but am confident the Gravity GT would go beyond 400 miles in real world use.

The Gravity GT did exactly what powerful EVs should do—provide smile-inducing acceleration with torque at any speed. Clean Feet Report does not endorse nor encourage driving over the posted speed limit, but, if you do, get ready for linear acceleration producing seat-pinning glee as that sub-four seconds goes by real fast. Don’t blink.

On a closed course we turned 3.3 seconds in 0-60 miles per hour runs.

Road Time

Curvy (not twisty) rural roads were a good opportunity to test the handling, weight shift, body roll and braking. At 5,904 pounds the Gravity GT isn’t light, but does have a balanced feel around moderate sweeping corners. Where it shines is on long stretches of open highway (where a GT should be at its best). The drive and ride were impressively smooth and quiet.

The Gravity GT with rear-wheel steering turns tighter than its 16.5-feet length would suggest. We have driven several other cars and SUVs with this feature and find it makes a huge difference in the driving experience. The Gravity GT has more of a sporty car feel than a family hauler.

The air suspension (as part of the $2,900 Dynamic Handling Package) allowed for seven inches of travel with driver-selectable levels. The system, when driving, lowers automatically for aero efficiency and results in a compliant, firm ride. The steering was weighted nicely to the point the connection to the road from the steering wheel was excellent. We did not test a Gravity without this handling package or skinnier tires, but would recommend springing for it as it makes the Gravity Grand Touring one of the best SUVs we have driven.

The 265/50 Hankook Ion Evo all-season tires were mounted on 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels. The EV-specific Ion Eco tire is engineered for low rolling resistance, enabling up to 6.3% gain in battery range. They also are designed with a reinforced structure to handle the high torque and weight of the Gravity Grand Touring, as well as reduce in-cabin road noise.

The Gravity GT has adjustable brake regeneration through the touchscreen. Setting it to the lowest level (other than off) meant one-pedal driving was easy and smooth. The more aggressive levels will have learning curve to get a smooth transition from accelerating to stopping without touching the brake pedal.

DreamDrive Pro 2

Lucid calls its advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) DreamDrive Pro 2 ($6,750 option), which allows for limited hands-free operation of the car on open highways. It is not a system where you go into the navigation, select a destination and let the car take you there. A certain unnamed car company says they have perfected this technology, but lawyers would tell you different.

DreamDrive Pro 2, best explained by going here, is activated by setting the adaptive cruise control, automated lane change, blind spot monitoring, distance behind cars in-front, speed and automatic braking. It was easy to activate through the steering wheel-mounted controls.

My experience with it was on a sunny, bright day, driving from Orange County, CA, to the Mexican border on Interstate 5, an 80-mile trip each way. Once engaged, it held lanes well, took sweeping corners (at 60-70 mph) with ease and kept a safe distance from the cars ahead. The system also allows for hands-free lane changes on the freeway. This too worked well, but was overly cautious, which I guess is a good thing.

DreamDrive Pro 2 performed almost as well as the General Motors SuperCruise found on Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC and Buick models. I thought DreamDrive Pro was equal to the Ford BlueCruise system.

Charging and Regeneration

The Lucid Gravity utilizes 900V+ charging, one of the fastest charging EVs, allowing for DC Fast Charging speeds up to 225 kW. At this speed under optimal conditions the battery can be replenished 10-80% in under 30 minutes. Running the simple math shows that a 600-mile road trip will mean one stop for about a half hour, which is comparable to filling-up with gasoline while allowing the family to pile-out and use the restrooms and order some food and beverages.

The optimal way to own any EV is to charge at home. It is far less expensive than at a public charge station and more convenient as it is done overnight as you sleep. This is what we did with the ChargePoint Home Flex charger. The Gravity’s onboard 19.5 kW charger can handle a high-output (80 amps) Level 2 240V home charger that will give a full charge from nearly empty in about 12 hours.

It is important to note cold or hot weather can affect the charging time and driving range. The Gravity GT has battery pre-conditioning to warm or cool the battery to optimize charging.

Sleek Exterior Styling

The sleek and streamlined exterior design led strangers to comment it looks more like a station wagon than a SUV. Being big fans of wagons, we were more than happy to let them think that.

The sheet metal from the nose to the tail has gracious curves that direct the air flow over and under for aerodynamic efficiency. The very low 0.24 drag coefficient improves performance, increases the all-electric range, improves performance and aids in a quiet cabin experience. Without a radiator, the nose is almost completely closed off. The 7.0-inch ground clearance is about half way between most SUVs and a sedan, so access is easy and comfortable.

The power remote front hood opens to reveal one of the largest and most unique front trunks (frunk) we have seen. Large, so as to hold a significant amount of gear, but unique that when not used for storage a pad folds out-and-down to provide cushioning for your backside but also hangs over the front bumper protecting the backside of your pants from dirt and other road debris. There are cup holders and power outlets up-front, making it a great place to hang while relaxing watching the sun set.

From the side the stubby front end, with a thin LED light bar connecting the LED adaptive headlights, quickly sweeps up the laid-back acoustic glass windshield for a low profile roof. The glass canopy roof seamlessly connects to the windshield, creating a sunroom effect from the hood to the rear window visor.

The Sunroom

Sunroom is appropriate as even with the tinted and UV treated glass, any amount of sunshine heats and brightens the cabin. There is an optional sunshade (“optional” on a $100,000+ car?!), but it’s best to bring a hat and sunglasses as it is hot and bright. Electrochromic glass is found on lesser priced cars we have tested and should be standard on the Gravity. We recommend sitting in a Gravity Grand Touring with and without the glass roof, in the dealer parking lot, on a sunny day to see for yourself.

The rear window has the wiper nicely tucked under the visor. The power lift gate opens wide and has an LED light strip that stretches edge-to-edge.

While some unsolicited comments said the Gravity GT looked like a station wagon, there were a few saying it had a minivan vibe, sans the sliding side doors. Sliders it did not have, but it did have rear doors that open a full 45-degrees giving a minivan-type opening when loading passengers, car seats, groceries or gear. Very convenient and smart.

Spacious Interior: An Eye for Detail

The interior is a superb example of integrating fine materials into a well-designed cabin. It is modern, satisfying, comfortable and just feels right. When sliding into the driver seat, don’t look for a push button to start as the Gravity boots up when your backside hits the seat with the key in your pocket. At that point, latch your seat belt, select a gear on the stalk on the right side of the steering wheel, and off you go.

The Gravity GT has five interior color options Abyss Black, Mojave, Ojai, Quantum Gray and, like ours, Tahoe. They all get Nappa leather seat coverings, made at sustainable tanneries, standard except for Mojave, which has PurLuxe, a synthetic leather bio-PVC made from soy waste products.

The Gravity GT Clean Fleet Report drove had the $4,200 option Tahoe Nappa Leather Luxury Seating Package, which is robust with luxury features. For this tidy sum you get first and second row (3rd row if so equipped) Nappa leather seat coverings, leather steering wheel, 18-way power front seats with memory, that are heated, cooled, perforated and have lumbar adjustments. The front seats also have the best full body massage we have experienced. The tray tables on the backside of the front seats are a hit with rear seat passengers. The etched center console glass cover adds a level of class.

The optional ($2,500) Comfort and Convenience Package includes heated outbound rear seats, heated steering wheel, soft close doors, a rear center console display screen for the dual zone climate system, power side window sunshades, acoustic and thermal side window glass, cabin filtration and heated windshield wipers. The customized ambient lighting was a treat at night as were the themes, aka Lucid Vibes.

With the 60:40 rear seat upright there is 48 cubic feet of cargo space that expands to 112 cubic feet when laid down. There’s more space to stash items throughout the cabin in the deep center console, door pockets and under the front console. Up front, the frunk is wide and deep at 8.1 cubic feet.

Dash Magic

The dash is dominated by a 34-inch, 6K floating curved OLED glass display with a smaller screen where the console meets the dash. The bright and clear screens are configurable to make driving more efficient. The left side has touch controls for seats, lights, wipers and the door locks. The center section houses the infotainment screen. The Gravity Grand Touring we drove was equipped with the optional ($2,900) 22-speaker Surreal Sound Pro system (with Dolby Atmos) with AM/FM/SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Wireless phone and smart phone charging and Bluetooth are standard.

The designers were keen on form over function so there is a dearth of buttons and other switch gear, save for those found on the steering wheel or on the dash for a volume wheel and climate controls. This means everything must go through the touchscreen and sometimes requires flipping through multiple pages. The other system option is to use Lucid Assistant for voice activation by saying “Hey Lucid” to control navigation, the 5-zone climate control and entertainment choices.

There is no shame in a modern car having physical controls to make the driving experience easier and safer.

Safety and Warranties

The Gravity Grand Touring comes with a standard list of advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS. DreamDrive 2 Pro is an option. This includes blind spot warning, lane departure protection, front and rear cross traffic alerts, automatic emergency braking and eight air bags.

The Gravity Grand Touring has these warranties.

Pricing

2026 Lucid Gravity base pricing including the $1,650 destination charge.

Touring                 $81,500

Grand Touring       $100,550

Observations: 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring

The Lucid Gravity Grand Sport delivers luxury with sumptuous seats and all the comfort and features one would expect. There is something very satisfying about all this in an efficient electric car. The lack of sound and linear acceleration, with instant torque from a stop or already at highway speeds, is something to enjoy.

It is refreshing Lucid designed the Gravity as an urban SUV to be appreciated as a fine automobile with smooth and sleek styling and an impressive interior with generous passenger space.

The standard features list is deep, including soft close doors, heated wipers, power trunk open and close, flat rear floor, 360-degree surround view color monitor and a robust safety suite. Oh, and don’t forget the rear wheel steering that makes the Gravity drive smaller than it is.

Issues, such as almost all controls being on the touchscreen and the lack of a glass roof shade, are minor and in no way detract from the areas of performance, ride, comfort, handling, charging and efficiency. This is one impressive all-electric SUV.

The Air Grand Touring is built in Lucid’s assembly plant in Casa Grande, Arizona where it is joined by the company’s first offering the Air.

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Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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