Lucid Air Air Sapphire Shocks Car and Driver, Outpacing Mid‑Engine Supercars

In a recent Car and Driver test, the Lucid Air Air Sapphire – the fastest model in Lucid’s lineup – delivered a 0‑200‑0 mph run that surpassed genuine mid‑engine supercars. The electric luxury sedan’s rapid acceleration and deceleration challenge the long‑standing belief that only sports cars can achieve such extreme performance. While the exact times were not disclosed, the test underscores the power‑to‑weight advantage and instant torque of electric drivetrains, hinting that future sedans may blur the line between everyday luxury and high‑performance vehicles. The result invites automakers and buyers alike to reconsider what speed and agility mean in the EV era.