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How My Lucid Air Turned a Highway Nightmare Into a Story of Survival

I stopped in traffic, and a speeding car came out of nowhere, but what happened next proved my Lucid Air is more than just luxury, it’s a lifesaver car, thank God.

When you think about the Lucid Air, your mind probably goes straight to its luxury interior, jaw-dropping range, and the way it combines elegance with instant power. But for one new owner, the car’s engineering wasn’t just impressive… it was life-saving. Posting in Lucid Owners Club, the driver recounted a harrowing experience:

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"Hello fellow owners… I just leased a Lucid Air about two weeks ago. I was in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the FL Turnpike. Traffic came to a stop, and about 7 seconds later, a car going 50-60mph slammed the back of my Lucid Air. This Lucid likely saved my life."

Lucid Air Wrecked

Rob Murphy, commenting on the incident, empathized with the situation, sharing his own story: 

"I got into my accident that happened a mere 3 days after hospital discharge after a major abdominal surgery. The accident was not my own fault. My car at that time, a Saturn ION, was deemed a total loss." 

His words highlight the emotional weight of accidents like these and how the right car can make all the difference. A fellow commenter simply added, 

"Thank God you're okay after that terrifying accident!", a sentiment echoed by anyone who’s seen the aftermath.

Safety ratings for the Lucid Air and similar EVs are making waves for good reason. The NHTSA and other testing agencies are putting these cars through their paces, and vehicles like the Air are acing tests that were once challenging for some manufacturers. 

Lucid Air Is Changing The Game for EVs Everywhere

  • Lucid Motors is redefining the electric vehicle market with its focus on combining cutting-edge technology, sustainable energy, and high-end luxury, spearheaded by its flagship model, the Lucid Air.
  • Founded by former Tesla Chief Engineer Peter Rawlinson, Lucid Motors leverages deep expertise in EV technology to compete directly with established players while carving out a distinct identity focused on refinement and innovation.
  • With industry-leading range and efficiency, Lucid’s proprietary battery and motor technology push the boundaries of what electric vehicles can achieve, including over 500 miles of range on a single charge.

Vehicles like the Tesla Model X struggle to even tip over during rollover tests, the Lucid Air benefits from the EV design advantage of a low center of gravity, reinforced crumple zones, and a battery pack that doubles as a structural backbone.

Safety Ratings

Whether you’re talking five-star safety ratings or real-world survival stories, the Air proves that EVs are setting new standards. And with every test passed and every life saved, the gap between traditional cars and EVs in safety just keeps growing.

Lucid Air Pure Wrecked

Lucid Motors is now looking to bring this same technology to their upcoming Lucid Gravity SUV. As the brand’s highly anticipated follow-up to the Air.

What do you think? Would the safety ratings of a car like the Lucid Air make you lean toward an EV over a traditional vehicle? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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.