What home charger does the Lucid Air need?
| Model years | Trims | Charger | Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 | all trims | 80 A | 100 A |
The Lucid Air is built to use an 80 A home charger on a 100 A breaker. Every Air from 2022 through 2026 accepts 19.2 kW on AC, which is more than almost any other car on the road.
Why 80 amps and not more
Here the big charger pays off. At 80 A a 2026 Air adds 60 to 83 miles of range per hour, thanks to its efficiency as much as its onboard charger. On a 48 A unit that falls to 36 to 50, still quick, but a full battery takes far longer. Lucid's own home charger is an 80 A unit for this reason.
Charging time by model year
| Year | EPA range | Level 2, miles per hour | Level 2, empty to full | 120 V, miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 372 to 512 mi | 60 to 83 | 5.1 to 7.1 h | 4.5 to 6.2 |
| 2025 | 361 to 512 mi | 60 to 83 | 5.1 to 7.1 h | 4.5 to 6.2 |
| 2024 | 365 to 516 mi | 60 to 78 | 5.4 to 7.1 h | 4.5 to 5.9 |
| 2023 | 384 to 516 mi | 63 to 80 | 5.1 to 7.1 h | 4.7 to 6 |
| 2022 | 451 to 520 mi | 66 to 75 | 6.9 to 7.3 h | 4.9 to 5.6 |
Level 2 figures assume a charger that supplies the car's full rate. Where a year shows a range, it spans that year's trims.
The Air has always had the 19.2 kW charger. What varies is range, from 361 miles on some versions to as much as 520 on the 2022 Dream Edition, and with it the fill time: 5.1 to 7.3 hours from empty at 80 A across the years.
What the install involves
An 80 A charger is a big electrical job. It needs a 100 A breaker and a hardwired connection, and many houses need a panel or service upgrade first. If that isn't practical, a 48 A charger on a 60 A breaker is a reasonable compromise for most daily driving.
- 80 A charger: 100 A breaker, hardwired only.
- Charge port, 2022-2024: J1772. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging.
- Charge port, 2025-2026: J1772. From 2025 the industry is moving to the NACS port, and makers switch at different times. Some of these cars have a J1772 port and some have NACS with an adapter, so look at the port on your own car before choosing a charger's plug.
Chargers that fit the Lucid Air
Smallest adequate unit first. Every amp above what the car accepts is capacity it never uses.
One of the few home units that can feed an 80 A car. Needs a 100 A circuit.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Is a 48 A charger enough for a Lucid Air?
- It works on a 60 A breaker and adds 36 to 50 miles of range per hour on a 2026, which covers most daily driving overnight.
- How long does a Lucid Air take to charge at home?
- About 5.1 to 7.3 hours from empty on an 80 A charger, depending on the version.
- What charge port does the Lucid Air have?
- The 2022 to 2024 cars use J1772 for AC charging. For 2025 and 2026, check the port on your own car, since makers are moving to NACS.
- How much does a 120 V outlet add to a Lucid Air?
- About 4.5 to 6.2 miles of range per hour.
Other models
Range and efficiency come from EPA data for the Lucid Air, covering 19 EPA listings across 5 model years. Onboard charger ratings are from manufacturer specifications. Breakers follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a continuous load at 125%. Have a licensed electrician check your panel before buying.