All Lucid Air EVs just gained access to the Tesla Supercharger network, but there’s a catch

• Lucid’s Air model lacks the native NACS charge port of the newer Gravity
• As a result, Lucid now offers an adaptor to customers
• But it comes at a cost and throttles charging speeds

Californian EV manufacturer Lucid has announced that it will offer owners of older Air models the chance to purchase a DC NACS-to-CCS1 adapter that will allow the vehicles to charge from Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network.

The adaptor, which costs $220 excluding taxes, will work with any V3 Supercharger and above, with owners paying for the charge via the Lucid App, with a credit card saved to their Lucid Wallet.

However, due to the high-tech 924V electrical architecture touted by the Lucid Air, which allows it to charge at 300kW or higher for ultra rapid top-ups, the optional adaptor will see charging speeds throttled to just 50kW from Tesla’s 400V charging outlets ...