This video starts at the NASA Airport and Testing Facility in Crows Landing, CA, where we used Beta 1 and Beta 5 to test and validate major powertrain advances in our beta prototypes — analyzing performance and efficiency with increased power and torque levels, measuring durability, and testing range.

We then traveled to the Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, CA, where we continued to refine damper performance with Beta 8 by observing its performance on imperfect pavement. Thanks to an advanced algorithm, there’s no need to compromise the ride comfort of a luxury sedan while still providing the sharp handling of a sports sedan — dampers can soften to absorb a bump then immediately stiffen to control rebound.

With Beta 11, meanwhile, we calibrated steering geometry that’s carefully engineered for maximum feel. And the Lucid Air driver will be able to tailor steering to personal taste, using drive modes to make it as sporty or luxurious as desired.

Finally, it’s on to the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA, where Beta 9 traveled over 400 miles on a single charge at highway speeds. This was an encouraging result — and we believe the Air will perform even better in real-world conditions off the track.

There’s much more to come — so stayed tuned for more testing updates and results in coming months.

If you have any questions, or want to reserve your own Lucid Air, please contact sales@lucidmotors.com or call 844 367 7787.