The Gravity is a brilliant electric SUV trapped in a startup's growing pains, it drives and charges better than anything in the 3-row class, but the key fob dies every few months and often won't unlock the car, forcing you to fumble for a backup card. Software bugs (navigation freezes, window controls failing, profile glitches) and a February 2026 rear-seat recall compound the frustration, while service waits stretch past two months when something breaks. If you're an early-adopter type with a nearby service center and patience for fixes, current lease deals make this compelling; if you need a polished, reliable daily driver today, circle back in a year when Lucid catches up to its own engineering.
The R1S is the electric SUV that actually goes off-road, with supercar acceleration and 410-mile range wrapped in a thoughtful three-row package, until you hit the systematic wind noise, suspension rattles, and software bugs that plague both generations. Gen 2's emergency door release requires removing interior trim panels to escape, a design choice that borders on reckless in a family vehicle. If you're willing to beta-test a startup's learning curve at $78k-$127k and can live with inconsistent service access, the capability is genuinely special; most buyers will find more polish and peace of mind in a Model X or established luxury brand.