What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2023 Lucid Air Touring?
Wiring a 100-amp circuit requires a licensed electrician for this vehicle. You cannot plug this car into a standard wall outlet. The onboard charger pulls 80 amps to replenish the 102.3 kWh battery in 5.3 hours.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 19.2 kW (80 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 80 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 100 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired only |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 5.3 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 80 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 71 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 6.0 miles |
| EPA rated range | 425 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 102.3 kWh at the wall |
Why 80 amps and not more
The car accepts up to 80 amps of AC power, adding 80 miles of range each hour. Buying a smaller EVSE means slower charging speeds because the vehicle cannot draw past its 19.2 kW limit. Feeding this system anything less than an 80-amp unit leaves capability on the table. A lesser charger wastes time.
What the install involves
A 100-amp breaker must protect the heavy feeder wire running from your panel. The unit requires hardwiring directly to the circuit rather than plugging into a standard receptacle. Municipal codes mandate a permit and inspection for service of this capacity. Hire a professional to handle the load calculations and physical mount.
Chargers that match this car
The first unit matches your car's full 80 A. The others are slightly slower but cost less.
One of the few home units that can feed an 80 A car. Needs a 100 A circuit.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Can I use a standard 120-volt outlet?
- Level 1 charging takes 71 hours to fill the battery from empty. You get 6.0 miles of range per hour on standard household current.
- What connector does the car use?
- The charge port accepts a J1772 plug. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this connector for AC Level 2 charging.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ from the maximum rate?
- The EPA rated charge time takes 10.0 hours at a rate of 42 miles per hour. The official test does not always run at the car's peak AC rate.
- What is the total battery capacity?
- The pack holds 102.3 kWh of energy. The vehicle achieves an efficiency rating of 24.1 kWh per 100 miles.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2023 Lucid Air Touring (covering 3 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.