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Say Goodbye to Alexa: Lucid Air’s Latest Update Changes Everything!

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  • The Lucid UX 2.4 update improves DreamDrive Pro, adding enhanced Highway Assist and 3D lane visualization.
  • The update replaces Alexa with Lucid Assistant for hands-free and voice command control of various vehicle functions.
  • The Lucid Air now features wireless Apple CarPlay integration, displaying turn-by-turn navigation directly in the instrument cluster for easier access.

The latest Lucid UX 2.4 software update brings a range of practical enhancements to the Lucid Air, focusing on improving the driving experience with advanced driver-assist features, hands-free controls, and seamless software updates.

Key improvements include enhanced Highway Assist, a new Lucid Assistant voice control system replacing Alexa, wireless Apple CarPlay integration, and updates to the Lucid Mobile App for faster connectivity. These updates continue to position the Lucid Air as a leader in luxury EVs by prioritizing convenience, performance, and user-friendly technology.


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Lucid’s newly launched Lucid UX 2.4 over-the-air update highlights exactly what today’s mainstream consumers are looking for—practical benefits. By focusing on convenience, like advanced driver-assist features and hands-free controls, Lucid positions itself as a leader in the future of EVs, putting your fun, comfort, and ease of use first. It’s this type of innovation that keeps Lucid Air relevant to everyday life, making it more than just a “green choice”—it’s the smart choice.

Lucid Motors launched Lucid UX 2.4, a major software update for the Lucid Air. It introduces an enhanced version of DreamDrive Pro, Lucid’s optional Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), with improved capabilities, including new 3D lane visualization; Lucid Assistant, a new voice control system; an updated map design for improved legibility; and much more.

Let Your Car Do the Heavy Lifting With Driver Assistance

The latest updates to Lucid’s DreamDrive Pro take your Lucid Air driving experience to the next level. With high-definition maps powering the enhanced Highway Assist feature, your Lucid Air adapts seamlessly to tricky situations like lane merges and sharp curves. This will help while navigating LA traffic or cruising scenic roads. The 3D lane visualization keeps you well-informed about your surroundings, reducing stress and letting you enjoy the drive.

Driver-Initiated Lane Change Assist takes the hassle out of switching lanes—just hold down the turn signal and let the car do the work. It’s these kinds of user-focused innovations that prove Lucid understands what drivers want.


In the words of Dr. Jean-Philippe Gauthier, Head of Software Engineering at Lucid, “This release marks the transition of DreamDrive Pro Highway Assist features to our in-house software stack, paving the way for further continuous improvements.” By focusing on in-house development, Lucid is ensuring that its features will evolve and adapt, putting it on par with the likes of Tesla in terms of software.

2024 Lucid Air displayed at Electrify Expo Denver
Lucid electric cars on display at Electrify Expo.

Lucid Assistant: Voice Control and Smart Features

When it comes to a car that truly appeals to you, other than having the latest features—they have to be easy to use. Lucid gets that, which is why the new Lucid Assistant is designed to make every interaction smoother. With voice-activated controls, you can adjust settings without taking your hands off the wheel. Whether you want to change the climate or navigate through Apple CarPlay, just say, “Hey Lucid,” and let the assistant do the rest.

And in those moments when we’re stuck in stop-and-go traffic, Lucid’s Extended Stop and Go feature ensures the vehicle will start moving after a pause without the need to tap the accelerator, as long as the driver is paying attention. It’s small details like these that elevate your driving experience, making it feel more like luxury than just a way to get from point A to point B.


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Bridging Performance and Efficiency

When it comes to luxury and convenience, the Lucid Air makes headlines, but it doesn’t stop there—it delivers on performance too. You’ll appreciate its impressive efficiency of 5 miles per kilowatt-hour, making it one of the most efficient cars on the road today. Lucid credits this to its “relentless pursuit of higher efficiency.” And when you consider that the Lucid Air can still reach exciting performance levels—especially with models like the Lucid Air Sapphire, priced at $250,500—it becomes clear why this vehicle is changing the way you think about driving an EV.

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Lucid Air Pure, Sapphire and Grand Touring models available to test drive and demo at Electrify Expo.

The Lucid Air Pure, the entry-level model, comes in at a base price of $69,990 that makes it more accessible to a broader audience without sacrificing that high-end experience Lucid is known for. For those willing to invest more, the Lucid Air Grand Touring, priced at $109,900, offers additional range and premium features, proving that Lucid has something for everyone, regardless of your budget.

If you’re in Canada, Lucid has special promotions available right now on lease and finance options.


The Fun Factor is Real

For years, automakers have tried to sell electric vehicles on the promise of sustainability, but that’s not what makes the Lucid Air shine. The truth is, EV buyers today want more—they want cars that are practical, fun to drive, and packed with technology.

With seamless software updates, advanced driver assistance, and an effortless user interface, the Lucid Air offers drivers something much more tangible than carbon savings. It offers enjoyment. Whether you’re cruising down city streets or taking on long road trips without worrying about range, this car offers more than just the satisfaction of helping the planet. It’s all about your driving experience.


That’s not to say sustainability isn’t important—of course, it is. But it’s the practical benefits that will make or break EV adoption, and Lucid knows it.

In the words of Lucid’s team, the Lucid Air is “designed to evolve,” and with this latest update, it’s clear they mean business. Lucid Air offers the kind of features and performance that make it hard to look back at traditional combustion vehicles.


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AUTHOR: 

RANDI BENTIA

3 Responses

  1. This OTA is a disaster. Lucid assistant is worthless and the update screws up functions with Car Play

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