Lucid Air Electric Vehicles Now Feature Wireless CarPlay Integration

[MacRumors]

Every Lucid Air electric vehicle now comes standard with wireless CarPlay from Apple, Lucid Motors announced today. With wireless CarPlay support, Lucid Air owners who are iPhone users will see their iPhone connect to CarPlay automatically when entering the car without the need to plug in.

CarPlay provides access to Apple Maps, Apple Music, Messages, and more, with the CarPlay interface mirroring the iPhone interface for an intuitive experience that's immediately recognizable to iPhone owners.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1638973487619670017

The Lucid Air from Lucid Motors was voted the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year because of its "level of innovation and sophistication." It is a luxury electric vehicle priced starting at $87,400 for the Pure version.

Article Link: Lucid Air Electric Vehicles Now Feature Wireless CarPlay Integration

 

[redbeard331]

There’s maybe one person on Macrumors who is close to being able to afford a Lucid Air.



Edit: My apologies to all the landlords we have here in our group. Please don’t raise my rent!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Since Apple did not acquire Tesla. Imagine if Apple had acquired Lucid Motors. Apple should just buy Lucid Motors.

Apple Said to Have Made 'Serious Bid' of ~$240 Per Share to Acquire Tesla Around 2013

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[mystery hill]

There’s maybe one person on Macrumors who is close to being able to afford a Lucid Air.

Around the same price as a Tesla Model S. I think it’s reasonable considering the features and current cost of batteries.

 

[Sl4ck3r]

There’s maybe one person on Macrumors who is close to being able to afford a Lucid Air.

Ive got one, and a Tesla model Y. The Tesla is a better electric car. The air is a lot more comfortable though. Excited for carplay. Hope to have the update when i get back home this weekend.

 

[mystery hill]

The Tesla is a better electric car.

What do you find better about the Tesla?

 

[MorganB]

I love my Lucid Air and am happy about CarPlay however I am disappointed that Lucid did not implement dual screen support so no turn by turn directions on the main screen like we have when using Lucid's own nav. They also did not implement SOC information so no Apple Maps EV navigation. ATMOS support is TBD. Hopefully I get the update shortly!

 

[russell_314]

Now if we can just get Tesla to adopt CarPlay of any kind 😂😂

 

[russell_314]

There’s maybe one person on Macrumors who is close to being able to afford a Lucid Air.

You underestimate this audience. I bet quite a few people here could easily afford one. I’m not on that list of course 😂

 

[redbeard331]

Ive got one, and a Tesla model Y. The Tesla is a better electric car. The air is a lot more comfortable though. Excited for carplay. Hope to have the update when i get back home this weekend.

Ah brother, you had to go and be all successful and ruin my joke.🫠

 

[coffeemilktea]

This is really awesome news for the, like... ten people or so who have one.

 

[sw1tcher]

Since Apple did not acquire Tesla. Imagine if Apple had acquired Lucid Motors. Apple should just buy Lucid Motors.

Apple Said to Have Made 'Serious Bid' of ~$240 Per Share to Acquire Tesla Around 2013

It has long been rumored that Apple plans to compete in the electric vehicle market in some capacity, ranging from supplying other automakers with...

www.macrumors.com

How much would Apple have to pay before the Saudi's agree to let it go when they [Saudi's Public Investment Fund] own around two-thirds of Lucid, $42.00 🌿 a share? 😃

 

[russell_314]

How much would Apple have to pay before the Saudi's agree to let it go when they [Saudi's Public Investment Fund] own around two-thirds of Lucid, $42.00 🌿 a share? 😃

I think the current economy is too volatile for Apple to consider buying anything like an electric car company. I just don’t see them taking the risk.

 

[jk111]

This is.... news? I've had wireless CarPlay in my BMW for years now and wireless is the standard for BMW as well.

 

[QCassidy352]

Now if we can just get Tesla to adopt CarPlay of any kind 😂😂

The option would be good for those who want it, but I think Tesla’s UI is as good or better. Except the messages app, which is awful.

 

[crisss1205]

This is.... news? I've had wireless CarPlay in my BMW for years now and wireless is the standard for BMW as well.

It is news for Lucid owners or people who where thinking of buying a Lucid.

 

[Attirex]

Los Angeles County plastic surgeons on Macrumors discuss various benefits/negatives of Mercedes vs. BMW vs. Lucid vs. Tesla in 3...2......

 

[surfzen21]

Ive got one, and a Tesla model Y. The Tesla is a better electric car. The air is a lot more comfortable though. Excited for carplay. Hope to have the update when i get back home this weekend.

What do you find better about the Tesla?

I love my Lucid Air and am happy about CarPlay however I am disappointed that Lucid did not implement dual screen support so no turn by turn directions on the main screen like we have when using Lucid's own nav. They also did not implement SOC information so no Apple Maps EV navigation. ATMOS support is TBD. Hopefully I get the update shortly!

Im curious what you like better about the Tesla? As friends with both, it seems the Lucid is a much better vehicle with much better build quality.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Im curious what you like better about the Tesla? As friends with both, it seems the Lucid is a much better vehicle with much better build quality.

I always thought Lucid Motors seems more premium, elegant and classy. Better build quality compare to Tesla's. Teslas are cool too. I don't want to make anyone mad, lol. So I'm going to be neutral.

 

[russell_314]

The option would be good for those who want it, but I think Tesla’s UI is as good or better. Except the messages app, which is awful.

Of course not everyone is going to use it but I don’t see a reason why it’s not an option. It’s 2023 and you can get CarPlay in a Toyota Corolla. It’s not just for high-end cars anymore.

Perhaps there are some UI requirements that Tesla doesn’t want to go by when it comes to CarPlay. I can imagine how Tim is when it comes to it’s my way or no way and I suspect Elon is just the same so it’s two stubborn people butting heads.

 

[4odomi]

Every Lucid Air electric vehicle now comes standard with wireless CarPlay from Apple, Lucid Motors announced today. With wireless CarPlay support, Lucid Air owners who are iPhone users will see their iPhone connect to CarPlay automatically when entering the car without the need to plug in.

CarPlay provides access to Apple Maps, Apple Music, Messages, and more, with the CarPlay interface mirroring the iPhone interface for an intuitive experience that's immediately recognizable to iPhone owners.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1638973487619670017

The Lucid Air from Lucid Motors was voted the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year because of its "level of innovation and sophistication." It is a luxury electric vehicle priced starting at $87,400 for the Pure version.

Article Link: Lucid Air Electric Vehicles Now Feature Wireless CarPlay Integration

So What?
I've had wireless Apple Car Play on my BMW 540i for 5 years, it's not new tech or innovative

 

[dcny]

This is.... news? I've had wireless CarPlay in my BMW for years now and wireless is the standard for BMW as well.

But BMW are just sad cars that nobody wants in 2023. Seriously, who will want a BMW these days instead of a safe car full of technology like Tesla.

 

[dcny]

So What?
I've had wireless Apple Car Play on my BMW 540i for 5 years, it's not new tech or innovative

But BMW is the car that is too outdated and nobody wants lol

 

[Robert.Walter]

At this price point I sure hope so.

 

[mdriftmeyer]

What do you find better about the Tesla?

Cause it sure can’t be performance, range, speed, acceleration and style.