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Lucid Gravity 2025 Review: Luxury Electric SUV With 450-Mile Range and a Surprising Minivan Twist

By Amit Kulkarni
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Lucid Gravity 2025

The Lucid Gravity is Lucid's second production vehicle, positioned as a luxury electric three-row SUV with up to 450 miles of range, a Grand Touring model starting near $97,000 (~830 hp) and a Dream Edition costing north of $140,000 (approaching ~1,000 hp). A recent hands-on review highlights exceptional range, a high-quality interior and several unconventional features, and it assigns the Gravity a score of 71/100.

Lucid's new Gravity arrives as a boundary-pushing three-row luxury EV that blends sedan-like dynamics, long electric range and minivan-style interior packaging. While Lucid markets it as an SUV designed to rival vehicles such as the Rivian R1S and Volvo EX90, the Gravity's proportions, low height and cavernous interior invite strong "minivan" comparisons. Behind its unorthodox styling are standout strengths: class-leading range for an SUV, potent multi-motor performance, a refined cabin and a number of functional and playful design details aimed at buyers who value space and luxury.

Design and packaging: minivan proportions, SUV capability

  • The Gravity's exterior is clean and aerodynamic with a long, teardrop profile and an extended windshield that flows into a large one-piece roof glass. That silhouette, along with a comparatively low roof height (about 65 inches in normal ride height), gives it a minivan-like appearance despite Lucid's SUV positioning.
  • Lucid offers two- and three-row layouts; the three-row version emphasizes passenger volume and flexible storage (including a deep under-floor cargo tub and fully stowable third-row seats that yield a flat load floor, a feature more common on minivans).
  • Exterior details include pop-out electronic door handles, full-width lighting signatures and a tailgate design that raises the rear light assembly. To meet regulations, auxiliary brake/turn lamps are mounted inside the cargo opening so lights remain visible with the tailgate open.

Powertrain, range and ride dynamics

The Lucid Gravity 2025 is available in at least two very quick variants:

  • Grand Touring: around $97,000, approximately 830 hp (as presented in the review).
  • Dream Edition: over $140,000, power approaching 1,000 hp (Lucid indicates higher-output variants).

Range: The vehicle is claimed to achieve up to 450 miles on a single charge in its most efficient configuration, placing it among the longer-range luxury EVs though slightly under Lucid Air's headline 500-mile capability.

Driving impressions emphasize a car-like center of gravity (battery mass low in the chassis), minimal body roll, sharp steering and an engaging balance between comfort and cornering poise. The Gravity's air suspension can raise ride height from ~5.3 in ground clearance up to ~9.3 in, allowing both low, efficient driving and higher clearance when needed.

Interior, tech and user experience

Materials & finish: The cabin is upscale throughout, perforated leather surfaces, soft-touch panels, metal trim and careful stitching, consistent with its premium price.

Display architecture: Two main touchscreens are mounted in the dash and deliberately designed to operate independently so driver and front passenger can run different tasks simultaneously (navigation on one, media/climate on the other). A set of physical switches and a volume dial handle common functions to reduce overreliance on touch menus.

Quirks & features of note:

  • An optional front-trunk (frunk) seat that unfolds from the frunk for parked leisure (helps protect paint/legs when used).
  • Sanctuary mode: an integrated "wellness" preset that synchronizes ambient lighting, HVAC, seat massage and audio for a parked relaxation experience.
  • Detailed range visualization on a map that shows reachable areas based on current traffic and driving conditions.
  • Customizable physical buttons for quick functions, tray tables and abundant second- and third-row climate controls and USB-C charging.

Practicality: Second-row seats fold flat via powered switches in the cargo area; the third row uses manual straps for quicker, more reliable stowage. The review noted absence of an AC household outlet, only a 12-volt outlet is provided.

Drive impressions: luxury and athleticism

Reviewers describe the Gravity as a surprisingly engaging large vehicle. The combination of a low center of gravity, tuned steering and adaptive air suspension delivers a driving experience that's more carlike than many tall SUVs. Ride comfort remains high even while cornering capability is retained, a balance Lucid appears to have prioritized. That said, the cabin seating position and low-mounted steering wheel create a different visual/ergonomic feel that some drivers may associate with vans or buses rather than traditional SUVs.

How Lucid positions the Gravity (and how buyers may see it)

Lucid frames the Gravity as a segment-busting luxury SUV that can compete with large three-row electric and gasoline luxury SUVs. Internally, however, Lucid accepts that some buyers will see it as a minivan replacement thanks to its interior volume and family-friendly packaging. The company's stated intention is clear: deliver the passenger space and utility of a minivan with the refinement, range and performance of a premium EV.

Score and final assessment

  • The reviewed vehicle earns a score of 71/100, reflecting strong performance, interior quality and packaging, tempered by its high starting price and styling choices that may alienate buyers seeking a rugged SUV aesthetic.
  • Strengths: long electric range, powerful performance, premium interior, clever packaging and thoughtful tech features (independent dual screens, Sanctuary mode, frunk seating).
  • Trade-offs: premium price, polarizing exterior proportions and an interior driving posture that some drivers may find van-like.

Bottom line

The Lucid Gravity 2025 is a thoughtfully engineered, long-range luxury electric people-carrier that blurs the line between minivan and SUV. Its combination of impressive range, high-end materials, clever packaging and athletic handling make it one of the most interesting entries in the three-row EV market, even if its styling and price mean it won't be the right choice for buyers who want a traditionally rugged SUV image.