Lucid takes on Tesla, Mercedes, BMW with Sapphire performance subbrand

Lucid SAPPHIRE — The 1,200-hp Air Sapphire will be the most powerful sedan in the world, regardless of fuel type, when it launches next year, Lucid says.

August 28, 2022 04:00 AM

NEWARK, California — Lucid Motors is moving upmarket with the $249,000 Sapphire edition of its Air sedan, leveraging its in-house technology to take on Tesla and legacy rivals such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW at the high end.

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