Lucid Gravity Wins MotorTrend Best Tech Award for Public Charging Experience
Lucid's Gravity SUV has been named the winner of MotorTrend's Best Public Charging Experience award, highlighting its ultra-fast charging and seamless access to over 25,000 Tesla Superchargers.
over 400 kW
under 11 minutes
over 25,000
What Happened
Lucid Group announced that its Gravity SUV has received MotorTrend's Best Public Charging Experience award as part of the 2026 Best Tech Awards. The recognition stems from the vehicle's high-efficiency powertrain, native NACS compatibility, and ultra-fast charging battery system. Both the Grand Touring and Touring trims offer these features, along with a patented voltage-boosting technology that optimizes charging across different networks.
“We are very proud that Lucid Gravity received the award for Best Public Charging Experience from MotorTrend as part of its Best Tech Awards program, recognizing the best and brightest in automotive innovations.”
over 400 kW
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring can add 200 miles in under 11 minutes when connected to a 400 kW DC fast charger.
- Native NACS port with Plug & Charge access to over 25,000 Tesla Superchargers and thousands of Electrify America connectors.
- Patented voltage-boosting technology using the rear motor drive unit to match battery voltage.
- Compatibility with 500V and 1000V charging networks for maximum speed on any accessible charger.
Why this matters
The award underscores how Lucid's proprietary charging technology—including a native NACS port and voltage-boosting system—makes EV ownership more convenient for buyers, potentially accelerating adoption.
Terms in This Story
- NACS
- North American Charging Standard, a connector standard originally developed by Tesla now adopted by many automakers for DC fast charging.
- Plug & Charge
- A feature that automatically authenticates and starts charging when an EV is plugged into a compatible station, eliminating the need for a credit card or app.
- kWh
- Kilowatt-hour, a unit of electrical energy used to measure battery capacity in electric vehicles.
- Boost charging
- A technology that increases the charging voltage to match the battery pack's voltage, enabling faster charging from lower-voltage stations.
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