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Lucid is finally adding the missing piece to its Gravity SUV lineup with the new Gravity Touring, now on sale as the brand’s entry-level three-row electric family hauler. Priced at $81,550 including shipping destination, the Touring is $15,000 less than the Grand Touring and allows buyers to get into the Gravity without breaking six figures. This number is also just a tick above what Lucid originally stated when the Gravity program was first detailed, and it’s interesting to see how it compares to the number we talked about when it was announced in our previous coverage that the Gravity would start at $79,900.
Under the hood, the Touring retains much of what makes the Gravity so attractive while reducing some of the excess. Instead of the Grand Touring’s large 123-kWh battery, the Touring uses a smaller 89-kWh pack that still delivers an EPA-estimated range of 337 miles on a charge, a strong figure for a three-row SUV available with either five or seven seats. A dual-motor all-wheel drive system produces 560 horsepower, enough for a claimed 0-60 mph time of about 4.0 seconds, so it’s hardly the “slow” Gravity. Lucid is also keeping its super-fast charging hardware in play: the Touring can take up to 300 kW and restore up to 200 miles of range in about 15 minutes if you can find a capable DC fast charger.
The Touring’s positioning appears to be carefully assessed in a market that has become more price sensitive when it comes to electric vehicles. Compared to the limited-edition Dream Edition, which had massive premium performance and four-digit horsepower, this new trim looks almost reasonable at about $60,000 less, while still offering serious performance and the same airy cabin and cargo flexibility that made the Gravity so intriguing when it first broke cover. The fact that the sticker is $150 higher than what was originally released in late 2024 suggests a shift in costs and timelines, but the overall strategy remains clear: the Grand Touring should remain the flagship in terms of range and performance, while the Touring does the heavy lifting as a volume model that can woo buyers of high-end Teslas, Mercedes EQS SUVs and BMW iX crossovers.
Standard air suspension, a choice of two or three rows of seating, and the same clean, technically advanced interior design we saw on the Gravity mean the Touring doesn’t feel like a pared-down entry-level model. Lucid says customer orders are now open and that a handful of pre-configured examples are already built and ready for immediate delivery, which should help get more of them on the road after Gravity’s slow and delayed start to life. For buyers intrigued by Lucid’s design and efficiency but waiting for a slightly more affordable price, the Gravity Touring should be the sweet spot of the lineup, and we’re excited to sit down to see how this “base” model performs in the real world.
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Lloyd Tobias is an experienced automotive journalist and passionate enthusiast with over 15 years of experience in the world of cars. Whether it’s exploring the latest advancements in automotive technology or keeping abreast of breaking industry news, Lloyd brings a keen perspective and deep appreciation for all things automotive. In his texts he combines technical understanding with practical enthusiasm, making his contributions both informative and appealing to readers who share his love of driving. When he’s not behind the keyboard or under the hood, Lloyd enjoys test driving the latest models and staying one step ahead in an ever-evolving automotive landscape.
