As the production-ready Lucid Air inches towards its public debut at April’s New York Auto Show, the car manufacturer has announced the vehicle will use LG Chem’s cylindrical battery cells.
Lucid says it has opted for LG Chem’s cylindrical cells because they offer the perfect level of efficiency for standard versions of the Air. The car manufacturer added that it will optimize the cells to meet or exceed goals for range, energy density, recharge/discharge rates, and more.
Related: Lucid Air Teased, Will Have A 900-Volt System And Over 400 Miles Of Range
LG Chem has been in the news recently because battery supplies issues have forced car manufacturers like Jaguar, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz to delay or slow production of their EVs using LG’s batteries. However, these vehicles use the company’s pouch-style cell, as opposed to the cylindrical cells that Lucid will use.
Speaking with Electrek, Lucid revealed it will be able to avoid potential production bottlenecks by using the cylindrical cells as opposed to the pouch-style ones. In addition, it said the cylindrical cells allow for the most compact and energy-dense battery pack possible.
Last week, Lucid shared a video online showcasing the progression of its factory in Casa Grande, Arizona and during this video, we were provided a glimpse of the production-ready Lucid Air. For the most part, the luxury sedan looks identical to the show car from a couple of years ago but has undergone some minor adjustments, such as tweaked taillights.
Lucid says the Air will arrive with a launch model dubbed the ‘Dream Edition’. Powering the car will be a 900-volt system and the carmaker is promising more than 400 miles (643 km) of range on a single charge.
