Lucid debuts its performance EV brand with the $249,000 Air Sapphire

Are you considering a Lucid Air, but worried you might not outrun a Model S Plaid in a drag race? That might not be a problem if you have a large-enough bank account. Lucid has introduced a Sapphire badge devoted to "ultra-high-performance" EVs. The first model in the line, the Lucid Air Sapphire, promises to outperform Tesla's Plaid cars in at least some conditions -- and not just in a straight line. The Air Sapphire centers around a tri-motor system (one front, two rear) producing over 1,200HP...