Lucid Air Grand Touring tops NAF Winter Test with 520 km range in extreme cold
A Lucid Air Grand Touring achieved 520 km range in the coldest-ever NAF Winter Test, beating the next closest EV by nearly 100 km.
- 520 km
- 421 km
- 1,205 km
What Happened
In the 2026 NAF Winter Test ‘El Prix’, a Lucid Air Grand Touring covered 520 kilometers on a single charge, the longest of any vehicle tested. The test took place in Norway with temperatures dropping to minus 31°C, making it the coldest edition ever. The route mixed city traffic, mountain roads, and highways. The next best contender managed only 421 kilometers.
“We are proud to be part of the NAF Winter Test for the first time. I believe it’s fair to say that the Lucid Air Grand Touring is the king of range – even under extreme winter conditions.”
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achieved at -31°C in the 2026 NAF Winter Test
- 520 km
- 421 km
Set Guinness World Record with 1,205 km on a single charge
Set NAF Summer Test record with 828.6 km
Won NAF Winter Test with 520 km in extreme cold
Why this matters
This result proves that modern EVs can maintain impressive range even in severe cold, addressing a common consumer concern about winter performance.
Terms in This Story
- NAF Winter Test
- A real-world EV range and charging test conducted twice a year by the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) under Nordic conditions.
- WLTP range
- Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure, a standardized test used to measure a vehicle's fuel consumption and electric range.
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