The 2025 Lucid Air Pure is a dreamy, sexy car that exudes luxury and sophistication, but does it live up to its $69,900 price tag? After spending 10 days driving the Air Pure on two different coasts, the answer is a resounding yes, but only if Lucid continues to iterate on its tech capabilities through over-the-air updates.

On the surface, the Air Pure is a technological marvel, with an ultra-efficient electric motor, a roomy and air-tight interior, and a high-end sound system that puts you in a good mood. The car's many high-tech features, including its advanced driver assistance system, DreamDrive, and its sleek, curved glass cockpit, justify its premium price. However, upon closer inspection, there are areas for improvement, particularly in Lucid's voice assistant and DreamDrive system.

The Lucid Air Pure has an estimated 420 miles of range, making it a compelling alternative to the Tesla Model S, which has a 402-mile range in the all-wheel drive version and starts at $79,990. The Air Pure also supports fast charging, adding 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes at stations owned by ChargePoint, EVgo, and Electrify America. Starting in 2025, Lucid owners will also gain access to Tesla's network, though this will require an adapter.

The Air Pure's design is sleek and sophisticated, with a drag coefficient of 0.197, making it as aerodynamic as it looks. The car's signature lighting is instantly recognizable, and the whole design comes together in a "California New Money" way. The interior is expansive and tech-focused, with 40 inches of headroom and 45.4 inches of leg room, making it a sensory experience to sit in the driver's seat.

However, the Lucid Assistant, the car's voice assistant, is not very good, often struggling to recognize music commands and providing limited functionality. The connectivity to music streaming services like Spotify was also spotty, with the connection dropping several times. Additionally, the native navigation system with custom routing didn't always seem to account for traffic, with ETA differentials sometimes as large as 20 minutes.

The DreamDrive system, while impressive, still has a ways to go. The Highway Assist feature, which combines lane centering and adaptive cruise control, was the most useful, particularly in stop-and-go traffic on California's highways. However, the system's driver monitoring capabilities, which use an infrared sensor to detect if the driver is facing forward, were sometimes slow to respond to distracted or drowsy driving.

Despite its flaws, the Lucid Air Pure is an almost perfect EV, and if Lucid continues to iterate on its tech capabilities, it could become a game-changer in the electric vehicle market. With its luxurious design, impressive features, and room for improvement, the Air Pure is a car that's hard not to love.