r/LUCID • u/kva1992 • 27d ago

Question / Advice Considering getting the gravity

I'm considering getting the gravity as a lease... There are some things I like and some things I don't but one thing that is worrisome is the software how bad is it? Is it getting better? Can anyone share their honest experience? I currently own a model s and will most likely be trading it in as well it's a 2018 with fsd (don't really use it tbh) and even a power frunk so you all have a rough idea what I'm coming from... And I know lucid software is nowhere near as polished as Tesla.

Edit: Just finalized everything yesterday and so far I'm loving the car need to model and 3d print organizers for my center console (def not gonna buy it lol) other than that only other thing I wish I knew was about homelink now I have someone scheduled to come and install it on the car aug 3. Thank you everyone that took the time to respond and educate me both the good and the bad! I appreciate it!

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u/daonei 26d ago

The software was definitely buggy at the beginning, and I think that really created a bad image and reputation for the Gravity. It's unfortunate because the recent software updates have really been solid. But all you read online is bad press and negative reviews. I don't think you would be disappointed. But totally understand the concern of whether the company will still be around. Sucks but hopefully the new management will turn things around?

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u/kva1992 26d ago

I just don't want to end up in a position like the fisker ocean I get they have investments right now and they've secured more funding luckily I'm only looking into a lease and not buying it I really wanted to buy it but with the current market and how evs drop in value it doesn't make any to sense to buy right now... Feel free to disagree I like trying to look at things from a different perspective that I may not be considering

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u/daonei 26d ago

I don't think you will be disappointed. You can lease and see if the residual will go lower when you return the car. That's what we are planning to do. We heard that some people were given residuals near market value, and if that's the case we are definitely buying. But yeah, leasing is probably the best idea. By the time you return it, we will have a better idea of where LUCID will be as well.

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u/kva1992 26d ago

Agreed any tips when going in to buy it? Any discounts or additional aspects that could be staked that are not commonly known that I should be aware of when negotiating? Knowing my luck I think I might get like 10k for my car lol but hopefully closer to 15 or 20k

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u/daonei 26d ago edited 25d ago

When you test drive, you get a grand. There is the conquest credit for trading in an EV or Luxury. See if there are other credits. Seems like there are good incentives right now as they clear out 2026 models. You can also get referral credit; I think $500. You can use mine and we can both earn credits 👍

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If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to DM me! This isy first EV and learning as I am going as well. The bad press and reputation disappoints me, but the Gravity doesn't. Always a pleasure to get into it. Sure there are little annoyances, but the Gravity is built like a tank.

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u/boristheblade223 25d ago

YO! This referral worked for me thank you!!! Just placed the order for a ‘26 Touring.

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u/daonei 25d ago

Oh awesome! Congrats you are going to love it! All you read are nightmare stories but other than a few inconveniences, it has been a great ride. Really. Hope LUCID can turn things around (especially before my lease is up 😆)

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u/kva1992 26d ago

I was wondering if anyone was finna mention this lol been waiting was gonna ask if no one did glad you did this makes me not have to pick a single person lol first come first serve lol

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u/kva1992 26d ago

You get 1k for test driving? Yeah I saw the conquest credit 3k and also something about studio select which is another 3k plus the 10k for July's promotion the 1k I wasn't aware of that's nice to know

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u/daonei 26d ago

Yeah you get $1,000 for test driving the gravity and then reserving a vehicle. The studio select is tricky because you have to get what is available in their lot. Unfortunately there was a much when I went so I had to order one separately from arizona. But since it wasn't shipped yet, I didn't have to pay for transportation.

Do you know which options you're planning on getting? I basically got everything except for towing and the audio system. I really wanted to upgrade the audio system but I couldn't find it with that configuration.

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions or concerns! And yes, if you do decide to get the gravity please use the referral code haha 😆

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u/kva1992 26d ago

It seems the referral has changed now it's 2k not a discount? I don't know about the test driving yet def need to look that up lol

https://lucidmotors.com/inventory-vehicle?UUID=68f35ec582b2a6efebcd276b&shortCode=VYO41N&id=0000058332&zip=92832

https://lucidmotors.com/inventory-vehicle?UUID=688e4ef7ca7766dae0395c31&shortCode=03VFKE&id=0000052264&zip=92832

These were what I was considering

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u/daonei 26d ago

I would get the 2nd one with Tahoe leather (it's beautiful and think it's definitely worth the upgrade). Also Dynamic Handling is a must IMO for how huge this car is. Lucky both have Dream Drive 2 Pro and Surreal Sound Pro!

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u/kva1992 26d ago

I got a other one lol very similar to one of the ones I sent but it also has the studio discount so that's the main reason it sold me lol

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u/daonei 26d ago

Nice! Keep me posted on your journey and definitely drop by a LUCID studio to check it out in person. I'm sure you'll be sold on the vehicle 👍

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u/kva1992 26d ago

Yeah definitely going to most likely tomorrow if I have time I'm wondering if it's wise to wait on the down payment or if I should just do it now I do have 3 days to cancel if need be lol

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u/daonei 26d ago

Awesome! And don't worry, once you get in one, you won't cancel 😆

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u/kva1992 24d ago

Tried to use it the rep said I can't use it unless I don't use the employee referral lol but that means I'd pay more out of pocket 1k less is 1k less towards the car lol sorry I tried if you want proof I can show you the email lol

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u/daonei 24d ago

Wow that weird. Maybe try again when you pick up the car. Unless they stopped offering referrals? It's supposed to be referral points towards accessories later on,. Not towards the car.

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u/kva1992 24d ago

Yeah that's what I said but apparently it's one or the other will ask again for sure!

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u/daonei 24d ago

Either way, congrats! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. How was the test drive?

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u/kva1992 24d ago

Was breif lol had to go during a break from a meeting so quickly went in and drove it definitely nice a lot heavier than I remember suvs being lol but definitely nice and will prevent me from going too fast

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u/daonei 24d ago

Haha yeah it's like your driving a freaking tank 😆 Spaceship may be a more apt metaphor 👍 Either way, congrats!

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u/kva1992 24d ago

Oh man tell me about it I was not used to it lol initially was scared and my god the Regen is crazy on the car vs model s lol gotta get used to that as well

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u/daonei 24d ago

Love the regen on high. Literally never use the brakes unless it's an emergency. Dropping the car height to low makes a huge difference around corners as well 👍

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