Lucid Details New UX 3.0 Platform In Gravity SUV

We recently sat down with Dave Flint, Head of UX/UI at Lucid, to get the scoop on the new Lucid UX 3.0 platform. It’s not just a slight upgrade or enhancement from what’s in the Lucid Air sedan. Instead, it’s a rethink of how drivers interact with their cars and how tech plays into that experience. From the Gravity’s quirky steering wheel to its screens, Flint walked me through how the changes will make EV life easier and maybe even outright serene.

2025 Lucid Gravity

The Lucid Gravity is a revolutionary all-electric luxury SUV that combines exceptional range with versatility. Featuring seating for up to seven adults, over 800 horsepower in Grand Touring trim, and a projected range exceeding 440 miles, the Gravity achieves performance without compromise. It can fast charge at a rate of up to 400 kW, and is built on a 1,000-volt architecture, making it the fastest-charging EV in North America. 

Horsepower

+800 HP

Range

+440 miles

Towing Capacity

6,000

Payload Capacity

1,500

0-60 MPH

3.5 seconds

Changes started with something decidedly not technical. “One of the first things you notice is the steering wheel,” he said. “We kind of affectionately called it a squircle shape.” It’s not the usual circle, but rather a square with rounded corners. The odd shape has a purpose. “The intent was to reduce the amount of time you spend looking through the wheel.” That change gives the driver a clear view of the massive OLED 6K 34-inch touchscreen that runs along the dashboard. It’s the heart of what Lucid calls a Clearview cockpit. The idea is to have fewer obstructions and more information without being overwhelming or cluttered.

Clearing the Clutter

The screens themselves are also a departure from what Lucid did in the Air. The pilot panel, which was a portrait-style screen low on the dashboard, is now a landscape screen that sits slightly higher. “It’s more ergonomically placed to be able to interact with for certain things like typing, because it’s kind of a pain to type on a flat or more vertical screen,” said Flint. It’s a small change, but one that makes a big difference in the day-to-day usability of the system.

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Then there’s the decluttering effort. In the Lucid Air, the car controls on the left of the touchscreen are static, with a fixed lineup of buttons that can make it hard to find the right one. In the Gravity, they’re dynamic. “If you are driving, you really shouldn’t open the frunk, and so we hide those, to clean it up a little bit.” Those dynamic buttons make it easier to use the system and reduce potential frustration.

The Ability To Multitask

Lucid is introducing multitasking in the Gravity, a feature Air drivers have been craving. “These can be independent,” Flint said, showing how the large touchscreen and the pilot screen can split duties with navigation on one and music controls on the other. “If someone wants to pick the tunes while I follow a route, they can do that,” he said. It’s a small but significant upgrade, especially for road trips when the front passenger is also the DJ. Lucid has also doubled down on physical controls.

The touchscreen is there, and you can use it if you like, but Flint is keenly aware that some things are just better when there’s an actual button to press. “I can keep my eyes on the road and my hand can land on that thing every time. It’s always where it is,” he said of finding physical controls. The new Lucid system has a combination of both, so whatever feels natural and intuitive to you is always available.

Easing Into EV Life

Part of Lucid’s goal was to tackle the real-world worries of EV owners, especially those new to electric vehicles. At the top of the list was driving range and knowing not just how many miles of range you have left, but knowing where those miles will take you. “This is basically a representation of every place I can go on 226 miles of range,” Flint said, pointing to a blue-highlighted section of roads and charging locations on the screen in front of us. Tap on a charging location, and it shows details about how many stations there are and even how many are available. “It’s really meant to do something emotional, to give you confidence.”

The visual representation is easier than doing math in your head to figure out whether you can get to that new restaurant or your favorite hiking trail. The system also offers efficiency tips tailored to your driving habits. “Do you know that if you drive over 70, that could account for as much as 10% of your range loss?” Flint asked. That’s one of the tips the system will share to help you understand why your range might be less than the impressive 450-mile EPA rating. It’s like having a little virtual coach nudging you into being a more battery-aware driver.

A Sanctuary on Wheels

There’s another key aspect of the new UX, and it’s not one that has anything to do with practicality, like range or chargers. Instead, it’s all about focusing on you, the driver, and turning the Gravity into a retreat. “We created this concept we call Sanctuary,” Flint explained as he brought up a 10-minute video of Half Moon Bay, complete with rich sound and dynamic lighting. “It’s just a vibe,” he added. In the middle of our busy and often stressful lives, Lucid wants to make it easy for you to rest, recenter, and focus.

Lucid’s also partnered with Meditopia for mindfulness content that includes guided breathing exercises and soothing soundscapes. “Maybe I just take a beat, do some breathing, relax,” Flint said. Time is the greatest luxury, and Lucid wants you to make the most of every minute.

Why It All Matters

Lucid’s ambitious goal with the Gravity is to change the way we view and live with EVs. “The idea was to make this whole space feel more user-friendly, more accessible, more intuitive,” Flint said, but it doesn’t stop there. “We also want to help people adapt to EV driving to make it easier to be part of their lives,” he added. “We want people to feel like this is the best first EV they’ve ever had.”