What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2022 Lucid Air G Touring?
Many owners buy a 48-amp charger for this car and waste hundreds of dollars on capacity the vehicle rejects. Your Lucid Air G Touring draws up to 80 amps of Level 2 current. You need an 80-amp supply to hit the maximum 19.2 kW onboard intake.
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 6.9 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 75 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 92 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 5.6 miles |
| EPA rated range | 516 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 132.7 kWh at the wall |
Why 80 amps and not more
The onboard charger maxes out at 80 amps, meaning a larger unit provides zero benefit. Feeding the car 80 amps yields 75 miles of range per hour and a full charge in 6.9 hours. Drop down to a weaker circuit and charge times drag out significantly. The EPA test protocol logs a slower rate of 40 miles per hour over 13.0 hours because standard compliance tests do not max out every vehicle's peak AC intake. Match the 80-amp recommendation or accept slower recovery.
What the install involves
This setup demands a 100-amp breaker to handle the continuous 80-amp load safely. Plugs cannot handle this level of sustained draw, so hardwiring is required. Hire a licensed electrician to run heavy-gauge copper wiring straight from your main panel to the unit. Do not attempt DIY work on a circuit this heavy.
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 outlet with this car?
- Level 1 charging delivers 5.6 miles of range per hour. A full tank from empty takes 92 hours on standard household current.
- What plug type does the car use?
- The vehicle uses a J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this port.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ from the maximum rate?
- The EPA test clocks 40 miles of range per hour over 13.0 hours. Federal testing does not always run at the car's peak AC rate.
- How much energy does the battery hold?
- The battery holds 132.7 kWh of total capacity. It powers the car for 516 miles of total range based on official ratings.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2022 Lucid Air G Touring (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.