# Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Offers 1,050-Horsepower By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance References: [werd](https://www.werd.com/61939/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance-is-a-1050-hp-rocket-ship-infused-with-luxury/) & [lucidmotors](https://www.lucidmotors.com/media-room/lucid-announces-grand-touring-performance/)  The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance has been shown off by the brand as a hyper-powerful electric vehicle that doesn't skimp on luxury or performance. The vehicle is rated to deliver a 1,050-horsepower output to support breakneck acceleration and speeds, which includes the ability to go from zero to 60mph in just 2.6-seconds. The vehicle promises to also deliver impressively luxurious styling on the interior that complements the sculpted exterior of the electric sedan. The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is priced at $179,000 and is rated to offer 446-miles of range per charge. The vehicle is a competitive model that appears ready to take on the likes of [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapphire) and [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-eqs) as consumers become more interested in [powerful yet eco-friendly car models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-polestar-5). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hyper-powerful Evs:** Opportunities for companies to develop ultra-fast, high-performance electric vehicles for consumers who value speed and power. - **Luxury Evs:** Opportunities for companies to develop luxury electric vehicles with impressively stylish interiors that complement their striking exteriors. - **Long-range Evs:** Opportunities for companies to develop electric vehicles with longer range capabilities, making them more practical for everyday use. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry has the opportunity to invest in the development and production of high-performance, luxury electric vehicles. - **Sustainable Energy Industry:** The sustainable energy industry has the opportunity to increase its role in the automotive industry by promoting the development of eco-friendly electric vehicles. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry has the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development of electric engines that offer greater power and longer range capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapphire.md) - [Cutting-Edge Electric SUV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-gravity.md) - [Ultra-Premium Electric Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphi-a.md) - [Powerful Alternative Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drako.md) - [Fully Electric Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-grand-tourer.md) - [High Speed-Capable Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Trailblazing American Hypertrucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypertruck.md) - [High-Performance Hybrid Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-bugatti-tourbillon.md)