[NPN]

I'm in Newport Beach, CA. I ordered GT, Zenith Red, Tahoe, 19" on March 9, 2022. Looking forward to receiving my vehicle sometime this summer (I hope) at Costa Mesa service location.

 

[evonthego]

Hey @NPN, will the Lucid Air be your first EV?

 

[NPN]

Yes! I’ve already installed smart charger. Now all I need is a vehicle!

 

[evonthego]

Yes! I’ve already installed smart charger. Now all I need is a vehicle!

Nice, what EV(s) did you own and what are you driving currently?

 

[Signgirl]

Yes! I’ve already installed smart charger. Now all I need is a vehicle!

What is a smart charger?

 

[Lucid Dreams]

What is a smart charger?

Hey @Signgirl! A smart charger allows you to manage your charging wirelessly so you can optimize charging and cost. For example setting your charger so that it starts at night.

What Is Smart Charging? (With Videos) | Wallbox

Smart charging is intelligently managed EV charging based on connecting your car with the grid. Find out all you need to know about smart charging here.

wallbox.com

 

[evonthego]

BTW, anyone with a smart charger or considering one should invest in a wi-fi range extender. They'll set you back about $30-$50 but go a long way to improve your connection.

 

[sandvinsd]

What is a smart charger?

A smart charger is connected to the wifi and enables you to schedule your charging during super off-peak times and gives you information about the charging through an app.

 

[william.dupree63]

Some EV's allow one to set the time to begin charging, e.g. I set my Bolt to start charging at 2:00 AM, i.e. off-peak hours. I've got to think that the Air will have similar or better options.

 

[sandvinsd]

Some EV's allow one to set the time to begin charging, e.g. I set my Bolt to start charging at 2:00 AM, i.e. off-peak hours. I've got to think that the Air will have similar or better options.

My Leaf does too. But currently the Air does not have timed charging, but that should be rectified in a softeare update.

 

[william.dupree63]

My Leaf does too. But currently the Air does not have timed charging, but that should be rectified in a software update.

My L2 charger also has the option to schedule charging times, so if the Air won't let me do it I'll have to dig out the manual for the charger. I'm pretty sure I have a wifi based app for setting the schedule on the charger. Nevertheless it would still be more convenient to have the Air control the charging schedule.

 

[Slam08]

I’m surprised that this wasn’t there at launch. It seems like something standard that the other luxury EVs can do

 

[sandvinsd]

I’m surprised that this wasn’t there at launch. It seems like something standard that the other luxury EVs can do

Yes. Timed charging is a BIG deal, especially here in CA where it can be 65 cents /kW in the early evening but only 9 cents if I can charge between midnight and 6 am. I don’t plan on being awake at midnight just to plug the car in.

 

[Lucid Dreams]

Yes. Timed charging is a BIG deal, especially here in CA where it can be 65 cents /kW in the early evening but only 9 cents if I can charge between midnight and 6 am. I don’t plan on being awake at midnight just to plug the car in.

Agreed, timed charging should be a standard feature in EVs, especially ones in the price bracket Lucid is in. Charging in off hours is the best way to go for everyone.

 

[Terrydeeb]

I'm in Newport Beach, CA. I ordered GT, Zenith Red, Tahoe, 19" on March 9, 2022. Looking forward to receiving my vehicle sometime this summer (I hope) at Costa Mesa service location.

Hi,
I am in St Petersburg, FL. I just ordered the exact same car as you on April 30. I would assume that you will get yours a couple months before I do. I will be really curious as to accuracy of the delivery estimate as well as the build quality.