What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2023 Lucid Air Pure?
Eighty amps at 240 volts feeds this car. You are looking at a 19.2 kilowatt maximum onboard charger. That hardware pulls massive current to refill the 98.7 kilowatt-hour battery pack. Plan on hiring an electrician right away.
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 5.1 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 80 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 69 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 6.0 miles |
| EPA rated range | 410 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 98.7 kWh at the wall |
Why 80 amps and not more
Charging at 80 amps replenishes the battery from zero in 5.1 hours. That speed adds 80 miles of range for every hour connected to Level 2 equipment. Buying a smaller 48-amp charger throttles the car's 19.2 kilowatt onboard capacity and slows down your turnaround time. You need a dedicated 100-amp breaker to supply the required 80 amps safely. Anything less leaves factory capability on the table.
What the install involves
Hardwiring is the only option for this installation because standard 14-50 outlets melt under continuous 80-amp loads. Your electrician must run heavy copper wiring capable of handling a 100-amp circuit breaker without thermal overload. Mount the unit indoors or outdoors directly adjacent to your primary parking spot. Do not attempt this DIY unless you hold a commercial electrical license and understand local code requirements.
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
- What connector does this car use?
- The vehicle relies on a standard J1772 connector for all AC Level 2 charging sessions. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging.
- How long does a standard household outlet take?
- Level 1 charging takes 69 hours to reach full capacity from empty. This method only adds 6.0 miles of range per hour and should remain an emergency backup.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ from the car's maximum rate?
- The EPA test does not always run at the car's peak AC rate, which yields a slower 10.0-hour duration and 41 miles per hour. Real-world maximum equipment hits the full 5.1-hour turnaround.
- Can I plug this into a dryer outlet?
- No. Dryer outlets max out at 30 or 50 amps and cannot supply the required 100-amp breaker or hardwired connection demanded by the onboard hardware.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2023 Lucid Air Pure (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.