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Lucid's New Hands-Free Driving Mode Will Change Lanes for You

Lucid Air sedans with DreamDrive Pro will be eligible for a free over-the-air update starting July 30. The update includes a hands-free driving mode with the ability to change lanes when the driver activates the turn signal The Lucid Gravity SUV will be eligible for the same OTA update sometime later this year. Lucid has announced a major update to its driver-assistance technology. Starting on July 30, anyone who owns an Air sedan with the optional DreamDrive Pro package can unlock a new hands-free driving mode via an over-the-air update. Along with the introduction of what Lucid calls Hands-Free Drive Assist, which uses the vehicle's LiDAR, radar, visible light cameras, surround-view cameras, and ultrasonic sensors to control the vehicle on compatible highways, the OTA update will also allow the car to change lanes for you. Of course, you'll have to tell it to do so by activating the turn signal. View Photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver "With our in-house software stack, a comprehensive suite of 32 sensors, and regular OTA updates, we have a road map to continue to deliver significantly more functionality to our owners in the future,' said Kai Stepper, vice president of ADAS and AD at Lucid. While the hands-free update is free, it requires that the Lucid Air is already equipped with DreamDrive Pro. The price of this option varies among 2025 models. On the entry-level rear-wheel-drive Pure model, which starts at $71,400, DreamDrive Pro costs $6750 and requires the $2500 Comfort and Convenience package, so it essentially costs $9250. The same handcuffing applies to the Air's all-wheel-drive Touring trim, which starts at $80,400; DreamDrive Pro and Co. costs $9750. The Grand Touring AWD starts at $112,400, and DreamDrive Pro is a $6750 standalone option. The top-of-the-line Sapphire has standard DreamDrive Pro, but it also starts at $250,500. View Photos Lucid Motors The Gravity SUV will also be eligible for the free over-the-air update, but Lucid hasn't yet announced a specific release date. However, the automaker said it will be available sometime later this year. Leslie Aviles Mendoza Editorial Intern Leslie is a recent graduate of Elon University in North Carolina and a summer intern at Car and Driver. She grew up in a family of mechanics, where the sound of tools clinking and the smell of motor oil were part of everyday life. With a background in Strategic Communications and a love for storytelling, Leslie is excited to be part of the editorial team.