Lucid · Charging Time
How long to charge a
Lucid Air Pure?
A Lucid Air Pure (84 kWh battery, 250 kW peak DC) charges from 10% to 80% in approximately 29 minutes on a 150 kW DC fast charger, and fills from empty in around 12h 37m on a 7.4 kW home wallbox.
Last updated · Specs · Methodology
Every charger
Lucid Air Pure — charging times by charger
DC times are 10–80% (the standard fast-charging window). AC times are 0–100%, since you’ll usually leave it plugged in overnight.
| Charger | Power | Type | Window | Time | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic socket (Schuko) | 2.3 kW | AC | 0–100% | 40h 35m | €29.87 (€18.67 off-peak) |
| Home wallbox 7 kW | 7.4 kW | AC | 0–100% | 12h 37m | €29.87 (€18.67 off-peak) |
| Three-phase home 11 kW | 11 kW | AC | 0–100% | 8h 29m | €29.87 (€18.67 off-peak) |
| Three-phase home 22 kW | 22 kW | AC | 0–100% | 4h 52m | €29.87 (€18.67 off-peak) |
| Public AC destination 22 kW | 22 kW | AC | 0–100% | 4h 52m | €42.00 |
| Rapid DC 50 kW | 50 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 1h 23m | €36.91 |
| Rapid DC 100 kW | 100 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 42 minutes | €36.91 |
| Fast DC 150 kW | 150 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 29 minutes | €36.91 |
| Tesla Supercharger V3 | 250 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 29 minutes | €32.53 |
| Tesla Supercharger V4 | 325 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 29 minutes | €32.53 |
| Ultra-rapid DC 350 kW | 350 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 29 minutes | €43.16 |
The Specs
About the Lucid Air Pure
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Battery
84 kWh
Usable battery capacity. The number that matters for charging-time maths.
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DC Peak
250 kW
Comfortable on any ultra-rapid charger up to its limit.
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AC Max
19.2 kW
Standard 11 kW three-phase. Most home wallboxes will charge at full pace.
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Range gain (estimate)
≈ 329 km
Rough kilometres added by a 10–80% fast-charging session (assuming ~5.6 km/kWh).
How we calculate
The formula, in the open
Charging time is energy needed divided by effective power. We model the typical, warm, healthy case so the number is honest, not optimistic. Read the full methodology for the curve assumptions and sources.
Common Questions
Lucid Air — frequently asked
How long does it take to charge a Lucid Air Pure?
From 10% to 80% in approximately 29 minutes on a 150 kW DC fast charger. From empty to full in around 12h 37m on a 7.4 kW home wallbox. Times above are for a warm, healthy battery — cold packs and busy charger sites can extend them by 10–20%.
What is the Lucid Air’s maximum charging speed?
The Lucid Air Pure accepts up to 250 kW on a DC fast charger and up to 19.2 kW on AC. Power tapers above 80% state of charge to protect the battery cells.
Can the Lucid Air use a 350 kW ultra-rapid charger?
Yes, but it will draw at most 250 kW. There is no benefit to a 350 kW unit over a 250 kW unit for this car.
How long to charge a Lucid Air at home?
On a typical 7.4 kW home wallbox the Lucid Air fills from empty in around 12h 37m. Plug in overnight and the charge time stops mattering.
Is it bad to charge the Lucid Air to 100%?
For day-to-day driving most manufacturers recommend an 80% ceiling on lithium-ion (NCM/NCA) chemistries, and 100% on LFP. Charge to 100% before a long trip and use the full range that day.