I drove the $180,000 Lucid Air and saw why it's one of the most impressive Tesla rivals yet

• I drove the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance, a $180,000 (at the time of testing) electric car.
• The Air is the first model from Lucid, a startup based in California. 
• From its 446 miles of range to its stunning interior, the Air is extremely impressive. 

The race to become the next Tesla is on. And Lucid Motors is one of the top prospects. 

Against steep odds and unlike some fellow EV startups, the newcomer has managed to actually build vehicles and ship them to customers. I spent a few days with Lucid's debut model — the Air — and was blown away by the striking sedan's monstrous range, lightning-fast charging, comfy cabin, and mind-boggling performance.