What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2022 Lucid Air Dream P?
You need an 80-amp Level 2 charger to fill this battery overnight. The onboard charger caps the AC intake at 80 amps, which draws 19.2 kilowatts. Plugged into a smaller circuit, the car slows down accordingly.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 19.2 kW (80 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 80 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 100 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired only |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 7.2 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 66 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 95 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 4.9 miles |
| EPA rated range | 471 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 137.4 kWh at the wall |
Why 80 amps and not more
Charging at the maximum 80 amps restores 66 miles of range per hour. A full tank takes 7.2 hours from empty. Smaller units like 48-amp or 32-amp hardware will drop your replenishment speed and push total fill time past the overnight window. The car's internal hardware handles up to 80 amps, and feeding it anything less leaves potential speed on the table. Pushing past this limit does nothing because the onboard equipment regulates the intake.
What the install involves
This setup demands a 100-amp breaker on a dedicated line. You cannot use a wall outlet because this unit requires hardwiring directly to the electrical service. Copper wiring sized for 100 amps is thick, rigid, and difficult to route without professional tools. Hire a licensed electrician to run the heavy feeder lines and mount the hardware securely to the wall.
Chargers that match this car
The first unit matches your car's full 80 A. The others are slightly slower but cost less.
One of the few home units that can feed an 80 A car. Needs a 100 A circuit.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Can I use a standard 120-volt wall outlet?
- Yes, but Level 1 charging adds only 4.9 miles of range per hour. A complete fill from empty takes 95 hours using a standard household plug.
- Why does the EPA test show 13.0 hours for a full charge?
- The official EPA test cycle does not run at the car's peak AC rate, which accounts for the longer duration. Real-world charging at the maximum 80-amp rate finishes the job in 7.2 hours.
- What plug connector does this car use?
- It uses a J1772 connector for all standard Level 2 AC charging equipment. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this same plug.
- Do I need a permit for the electrical installation?
- Most municipalities require a permit and inspection for a 100-amp circuit installation. Check local codes before starting any wiring work.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2022 Lucid Air Dream P (covering 2 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.