Is the Lucid Gravity the ultimate luxury electric SUV? It could be, but frustrating software issues are holding it back. Lucid said a fix will be sent out “imminently.”
Lucid Gravity software fix is coming soon
After several online reviewers complained about software bugs during testing the Gravity, Lucid’s communications boss, Nick Twork, offered a few updates.
Twork responded to a post on social media Monday, saying Lucid is “planning to send a bug fix update for Gravity imminently.”
The comments follow a few online reviews claiming Lucid’s electric SUV is plagued by software bugs. After driving the Gravity 5,000 miles, Out of Spec, said it was “the best driving SUV crippled by software annoyances.” They added that the Gravity “does not seem to suffer from too many hardware issues” that would stop them from recommending it to buyers.
Popular YouTuber Marques Brownlee, AKA MKBHD, praised the Gravity’s long range, sports car-like performance, and spaciousness, comparing it to the Cadillac Escalade IQ in September.
Despite the praise, Brownlee also mentioned a few minor software glitches, including problems with the driver’s-side door handle.
Luckily, with over-the-air (OTA) updates, it should be an easy fix. Twork said he “drove a near final version over the weekend” that will roll out very soon.
The update allows you to drive right after unlocking the vehicle with the NFC card reader on the door, without re-authenticating in the center console. That’s if you put it in drive within two minutes.
The fix will improve navigation visuals, update compatible Tesla Superchargers, and include other general screen improvements. Fan speed logic in the Gravity’s climate control will also be refined.
“We still have more work to do but we are making progress,” Twork said. Lucid recently announced that Emah Dlala, former SVP of Powertrain, now has end to end responsibility for all Lucid product development, including software.
Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, admitted Gravity production is “not where we want to be” on the company’s third-quarter earnings call last month.
After overcoming a series of “extraordinary hurdles” that threatened to shut down production, Lucid expects the Gravity to account for the majority of output and deliveries in Q4.” Lucid recently launched the lower-priced Touring trim, starting at just $79,900, or $15,000 less than the Grand Touring.
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