96% of EV Owners Would Repurchase; Lucid Air Ranks Seventh with 740 Score
The 2026 U.S. electric vehicle ownership study shows 96% of battery-electric vehicle owners would consider a BEV again. Lucid Air scored 740 points on the 1,000-point satisfaction scale, ranking seventh of nine premium models below the 786 segment average.
1. 2026 EV Ownership Study Findings
The annual 2026 U.S. electric vehicle ownership study found that 96% of battery-electric vehicle owners would consider buying or leasing another BEV as their next vehicle, marking the highest satisfaction since the survey began. Overall premium segment satisfaction rose to 786 points on a 1,000-point scale, up from 756 last year.
2. Lucid Air Satisfaction Ranking
Lucid Air achieved a score of 740, placing seventh out of nine premium electric vehicle models and falling 46 points below the segment average. Lucid Air trailed models from Tesla, BMW, Cadillac and Rivian, highlighting room for improvement in customer experience.
3. Potential Impact on Lucid Group
A below-average satisfaction ranking may challenge Lucid Group’s ability to attract repeat buyers and compete in the premium EV market. Investor sentiment and sales momentum could be influenced if Lucid does not address battery, charging infrastructure or performance perception.