Lucid Air Home Charging: Why an 80A Circuit Makes a Difference
The Lucid Air is a technological tour de force — 500+ miles of range, 19.2 kW AC charging capability, and Silicon Valley DNA. Lucid was born in Newark, CA, practically in our backyard. To get the most out of the Air's industry-leading AC charging, you need an 80A circuit. ChargeWizards specializes in high-amperage installations throughout the Bay Area.
Lucid Lucid Air Charging Specs
Battery Size
118 kWh (Grand Touring) / 112 kWh (Pure+) / 88 kWh (Pure)
Onboard Charger
19.2 kW
Max AC Speed
19.2 kW
Circuit Needed
240V / 100A dedicated (100A breaker, 4 AWG wire)
Hours to Full
7–8 hours (Grand Touring at full 19.2 kW)
Miles per Hour
40 miles/hr
Connector Type
CCS (Combo 1) — J1772 AC inlet
Recommended Chargers for Lucid Lucid Air
ChargePoint Home Flex
$600–$700Lucid owners who want a smart, reliable charger without the 80A circuit cost
- •Adjustable up to 50A (48A continuous / 11.5 kW)
- •J1772 connector, native Lucid Air compatibility
- •Smart scheduling for off-peak PG&E rates
- •ENERGY STAR certified
- •Note: 50A max — does not reach Lucid's 19.2 kW potential
JuiceBox 48
$550–$650Lucid owners who want maximum smart features at 50A
- •Up to 48A / 11.5 kW, J1772
- •JuiceNet app with detailed analytics
- •ENERGY STAR certified
- •Strong reliability for high-use installations
- •Good option for 50A circuit installs
Hardwired 80A EVSE (Lucid-compatible)
$800–$1,200Lucid Grand Touring owners who want every mile per hour the car can take
- •80A output — unlocks full 19.2 kW Lucid charging speed
- •Requires 100A breaker, 4 AWG wire
- •Typically hardwired installation
- •Fastest AC charging available for any residential EV
- •Lucid Air charges as fast as possible — 40+ miles/hr
Installation Notes for Lucid Lucid Air
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IMPORTANT: The Lucid Air's 19.2 kW onboard charger is only fully utilized with an 80A EVSE on a 100A breaker. Most home chargers cap at 48A (11.5 kW). If you want the full 40 miles/hr charging rate, we need to run an 80A circuit.
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For many Lucid owners, a 50A circuit (48A charger) is a practical compromise — you get 28–30 miles/hr and still charge a full Grand Touring (118 kWh) in about 10 hours.
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80A circuit requires 4 AWG wire, a 100A breaker, and a 200A panel. This is a slightly more involved install but the Lucid Air deserves it.
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Lucid Air uses J1772 for Level 2 AC charging — every standard charger is compatible.
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ChargeWizards has installed 80A circuits for high-performance EVs throughout the Bay Area. We know how to do this safely and up to code.
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Permit required for all 240V work. We handle permits and inspections in all Bay Area cities.
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