Lucid Air charging port and charge rate
The 2022 to 2026 Lucid Air uses a CCS1 charging port (a NACS adapter is offered by Lucid), and charges at up to 19.2 kW on Level 2 AC; the source did not publish a peak DC fast-charge figure for this year.
Key takeaways
- 2022 to 2026 Lucid Air: CCS1 port.
- Onboard AC Level 2: up to 19.2 kW.
- Peak DC fast-charge rate not published by the source.
- NACS adapter: NACS adapter available from OEM.
| Years | Port | AC (Level 2) | DC fast charge | Battery | NACS adapter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 to 2026 | CCS1 | 19.2 kW | n/a | n/a | NACS adapter available from OEM |
Which Level 2 charger do you need?
A home Level 2 charger is sold by its amperage (32A, 40A, 48A...), but your car only ever charges at the lower of two numbers: the charger's rated output and your car's own onboard AC charger limit. Installing a 48A/11.5 kW charger on a car with a 7.7 kW onboard charger does not speed anything up - the car simply will not draw more than it can accept. On any DC fast charger, the same idea applies to the whole session: charging is fastest at a low state of charge and tapers hard above roughly 80%, which is why route-charging stops are usually planned to 80%, not 100% (per the U.S. Department of Transportation's EV charging speeds guide). Match a home charger's amperage to your car's onboard AC rating from the table above, with a little headroom for future EVs in the household, rather than buying the biggest unit available.
Home charger size for the Lucid Air
The 2022 to 2026 Lucid Air's 19.2 kW onboard charger draws about 80A at 240V (19.2 kW x 1,000 / 240V). The smallest common charger that covers it is an 80A unit, which runs on a 100A circuit: the National Electrical Code treats EV charging as a continuous load, so the breaker is sized at 125% of the charger's draw.
An 80A charger is normally hardwired - a plug-in charger on a NEMA 14-50 outlet tops out at 40A. On 208V (common in apartments and some commercial buildings) the same amps deliver about 13% less power. A smaller charger still works - the car just charges slower. Have a licensed electrician confirm your panel has room and pull any permit (DOE AFDC).
Charging gear for the Lucid Air
Match the plug to the CCS1 port above - a J1772/CCS1 Level 2 charger for home, plus an adapter only if the table says you need one.
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Source: Lucid Motors Knowledge Base - Charging Your Lucid Air. Charging hardware and NACS-adapter bundling change often; confirm the port and adapter status on your build sheet or with the dealer before you buy hardware.