Lucid Air Pure EV charger: which one fits best?

The Lucid Air Pure is the entry-level version of the Air. Even so, it carries an onboard charger of up to 22 kW. That is unusually high for an entry model. At home your home connection decides how fast you charge, not the car. All Lucid versions sit side by side on our overview of Lucid EV chargers.

For the Lucid Air Pure we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.

Do you have a heavy three-phase connection at home? Then a 22 kW EV charger uses the full onboard capacity of the car.

Charging specifications of the Lucid Air Pure

Which EV charger suits the Lucid Air Pure?

The Air Pure can draw up to 22 kW, but that only works with a heavy three-phase connection. Most homes do not have one. An 11 kW charger is therefore the practical choice, and it still fills the battery overnight. With a heavy connection you do get the full 22 kW. Check your car papers or the display if you are unsure what your version accepts.

A built-in MID meter is worth a look while you compare. That is a certified kWh meter. It measures your car charging separately from the rest of your household use. So you see exactly what charging at home costs you. Most models with that meter sit in the higher power class. Our EV chargers with a MID meter show you which models carry one.

Dynamic load balancing is the second feature to weigh. The charger watches what the rest of your home uses and lowers its power when needed. Your main fuse then stays up during a long charge. You will find that function on our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing.

Browse all 11 kW EV chargers or the 22 kW EV chargers in our range. The Air Pure has a Type 2 socket, like most modern chargers. Whether you need a Type 2 charging cable at home depends on the charger you pick. Some models come with a fixed cable, others have a socket for your own cable. Our home EV chargers are a good starting point if you are new to this.

How long does the Lucid Air Pure take to charge?

Charging time depends on your charger. Count on a usable battery of about 84 kWh. With an 11 kW charger you go from empty to full in around 7.5 hours. That fits well within one night. With a heavy connection and a 22 kW charger you are looking at about 4 hours. In daily use you rarely charge from 0 to 100 percent. The car is usually topped up again in a couple of hours.

Do you need a single-phase or three-phase connection?

On a single-phase connection you charge more slowly. A heavy 32 A supply gets you to about 7.4 kW. That works, but it asks a lot of your fuse box. Pick a charger with load balancing in that case, so it takes your other use into account. On a three-phase connection you charge comfortably at 11 kW, and that is the most practical choice for the Air Pure.

We arrange installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. For Germany it runs through a free quotation rather than a bookable product. A certified partner carries out the work. We always advise letting a qualified electrician make the connection, because that is safer and matters to your insurer.

Other versions of the Lucid Air

Wallbox Discounter has charging information for the other versions of the Lucid Air as well:

• Lucid Air Touring
• Lucid Air Grand Touring, longer range
• Lucid Air Dream Edition R
• Lucid Air Dream Edition P

Frequently asked questions

Does the Lucid Air Pure really charge at 22 kW at home?

The car handles it, because the onboard charger supports 22 kW. At home you only reach that with a heavy three-phase connection. Most homes do not have one, so an 11 kW charger is the better balance for most owners.

Do I need an EV charger with a MID meter?

You need one if you want to see your charging use separately from the rest of your household. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter, so its readings hold up. If you only want to charge and never split out the cost, a charger without that meter will do.