# High-Performance Electric Cars Lucid Motors Debuts the "Ultra-High-Performance" Sapphire EV Line By Kanesa D | Published 2022-08-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapphire References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/8/lucid-motors-sapphire-badge-ultra-high-performance-ev-lineup) & [lucidmotors](https://www.lucidmotors.com/en-ca)  [Lucid Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid) has debuted a new competitor for the Tesla [Model S](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-mode) Plaid dubbed the ‘Sapphire.’ Along with the new automobile offering, Lucid will be introducing a new Sapphire badge and ‘Lucid Air Sapphire’ designed to offer consumers a premium driving experience. The car utilizes a three-motor powertrain with two at the rear and one at the front of the vehicle. In addition, the car offers 1,200 horsepower, torque vectoring capabilities, Aero Sapphire wheels, antilock braking, and a power steering system. Additional performance-focused upgrades include specialty [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-600e-abarth) tires, stiffer bushings, and a suspension system. Preorders for the premium ‘Lucid Air Sapphire’ will commence via Lucid Motors Aug 23, 2022. The car is priced at $249,000 USD. Image Credit: Lucid Motors ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-high-performance Electric Cars:** As consumer demand for high-performance electric vehicles grows, disruptive innovators will capitalize on opportunities to develop even more powerful and efficient cars. - **Luxury Electric Vehicle Accessories:** As premium electric vehicles become more mainstream, disruptive innovators will create high-end accessories and personalization options to enhance the driving experience. - **Sustainable High-performance Vehicles:** As the push towards sustainable transportation continues, disruptive innovators will develop high-performance electric vehicles with environment-friendly manufacturing and materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Companies in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry will continue to innovate by developing and producing ultra-high-performance electric cars that compete with traditional high-performance cars. - **Luxury Automotive Industry:** The luxury automotive industry will benefit from the growing demand for high-end electric vehicles and accessories, which will incentivize disruptive innovators to create new product offerings and expand the industry. - **Green Manufacturing Industry:** Disruptive innovators in the green manufacturing industry can capitalize on opportunities to develop more sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing processes and materials to meet the increasing demand for high-performance electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [Fully-Armored Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-armor-group-armored-lucid-air-sapphire.md) - [Powerful Alternative Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drako.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) - [Online Luxury Vehicle Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saks.md) - [Professional-Grade Sedan Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-mode.md) - [Track-Ready EV Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-s-plaid-track-package.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md)