Did Tesla get serious competition in the driving range? Lucid Group Inc. announced that the first Air Dream Edition cars will arrive to their owners in October. The Air Dream Edition is an electric car with a longer range than Tesla. This could pose a major challenge for a market leader whose sales are not as good.

The Newark-based company, with a focus on innovation, luxury and sustainability, has begun production of its long-range sedan. The car will be offered in two versions, Performance and Range, and will be manufactured in Arizona. According to the company, the intention is to increase vehicle production to 90,000 per year.

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson, a former chief engineer on Tesla’s Model S, said his company’s cars have an advantage when it comes to battery production technology and cost over the Model S.

“We have freed clients from the fear of anxiety about the range of the car. The next big hurdle is the cost-effectiveness of electric cars. We need to cut costs. ”

The Air Dream Edition (Performance) is powered by two electric motors with 1,111 hp (817 kW) and 1,000 + Nm of torque. It reaches 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 168 mph (270 km / h). The car is driven on 21-inch wheels with specially developed Pirelli P-Zero 245 / 35R (front) and 265 / 35R (rear) tires.

The Air Dream Edition (Range) has slightly less horsepower (933) but provides a range of 520 miles (837 kilometers), which is significantly more than the current leader Tesla Model S with a range of 412 miles (663 kilometers).

Source: Lucid Group Inc.