Lucid Driver

Paul Thornton
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A weekly Lucid vehicles enthusiast podcast featuring guests most weeks: mainly other Lucid owners, as well as EV and automotive experts speaking on topics of particular interest to Lucid owners or aspiring owners.

  1. 6d ago

    Bart Chow aka Da Baartman, Owner, 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring, 2023 Lucid Air Touring

    Send us Fan Mail Hello, Lucid fans! I am delighted to welcome as my guest on this week’s Lucid Driver podcast, Bart Chow. also known by his friends as Da Baartman. Bart is a longtime car enthusiast, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for Lucid and the future of electric vehicles   Bart and his wife have been married for more than 27 years and have three children. Throughout his entrepreneurial career, he’s worn many hats, with experience ranging from newspaper publishing and contract manufacturing to nutritional supplements, sales and marketing, real estate, and trading stocks and commodity options. Bart’s passion for cars runs deep. He’s owned and driven all kinds of cars from brands ranging from BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Toyota, Jaguar, Lincoln, Tesla, to a tiny Honda CRX and a massive Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4. And as a racer at heart, Bart owned two Mazda RX-7 track cars and spent time driving at legendary circuits including Willow Springs, Spring Mountain, Buttonwillow, and Laguna Seca.   Today, his passion for driving and technology has led him to Lucid. Bart and his wife own a 2023 Zenith Red Lucid Air Touring with a Tahoe interior and 21-inch Aero Blade wheels, along with a 2026 Aurora Green Lucid Gravity Touring,also with a Tahoe interior, featuring 21- and 22-inch Orion wheels with the Aero covers removed. Beyond being an enthusiastic owner, Bart is also a moderator of the Lucid Owners Club Facebook group, a community of approximately 27,000 members. He enjoys sharing his knowledge, helping new owners get the most out of their vehicles, and guiding prospective buyers as they explore what makes Lucid special. Are you a Lucid owner with a compelling story to share, contact me at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from EV/Automotive enthusiasts with stories relevant to Lucid fans at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com Like my Lucid Driver podcast Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575927028097 Check out my world-leading podcast about ocean cruising, The Joy of Cruising Podcast https://www.thejoyofcruisingpodcast.com/

  2. Oct 7

    Abhinav Akhouri, Lucid Air Grand Touring Owner, Multiple Air Buyer, My Favorite Air Accessories-Encore

    Send us Fan Mail Hello, Lucid fans! I am delighted to welcome Abhinav Akhouri, aka Abhi, as my guest on this week’s Lucid Driver podcast. I first met Abhi on Instagram where we follow each other. He reacted to one of my posts about an upcoming episode on @luciddriverpodcast. Abhi, who is on his third Air, a gorgeous White Stealth Grand Touring, commented I should host a podcast about Lucid accessories and what’s worth it and what’s not. I responded that was a good idea, and I thanked him for his kind comment that, “I really appreciate what you are doing, and I am hopeful that it will help bring more awareness for the Lucid brand.”    He let me know what accessories he had experience with—essentially everything available for the Air—and offered to be a resource for me coming up with the content for the episode. I told Abhi. “You’re not getting off that easy, and invited him to come on the show”   Abhi told me, “I live in Miami, Florida. I am a 36-year-old Management Consultant. I had leased a 2023 Air Pure for an ex and loved it so much that I leased a second 2023 Air Pure for myself. Then I got the itch to get a Grand Touring, so early returned both Pures and leased a 2025 Air GT (Bianca) in Nov 2024. I work from home, so I don't necessarily use my car for commuting, every drive feels special and fun. I first heard about Lucid through MKBHD's video back in 2017 I believe and thought it was an incredible blend of my 2 loves: Cars and Technology. I also have a cousin who works as an engineer at Lucid and hearing his passion for the product and the brand, had me very intrigued. I had the opportunity to visit the Headquarters in 2024, and in talking with Peter, Derek, and the other executives, I could see why this is easily the best EV in the world. Are you a Lucid owner with a compelling story to share, contact me at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from EV/Automotive enthusiasts with stories relevant to Lucid fans at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com Like my Lucid Driver podcast Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575927028097 Check out my world-leading podcast about ocean cruising, The Joy of Cruising Podcast https://www.thejoyofcruisingpodcast.com/

  3. Sep 30

    Kurt Hintz, Owner, 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire, 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring, 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring (RIP)

    Send us Fan Mail Hello, Lucid fans! I am delighted to welcome as my guest on this week’s Lucid Driver podcast, Kurt Hintz. You know when it rains it pours. In the first 16 months of Lucid Driver podcast’s existence, it was tough to get a Sapphire owner on the show; I was fortunate to host Michael Mainetti, a New York attorney over a year ago; Micheal had Sapphire number 34 out of the first 250. However, it has been a Sapphire drought since. Then, last week I hosted a Sapphire owner who lives in Germany, and then again, this week we are fortunate to have Kurt Hintz. I have had Sapphire households, 2-Gravity households, a household with a Lucid Dream Edition Air Grand Touring and a Lucid Gravity Dream Edition but no one quite matches the Hintz household!   Kurt posted this on Facebook, and I was like, ‘Let the begging for him to come on the podcast begin’:   “My first Lucid was an Air Grand Touring. Loved the car from the moment I drove it. Unfortunately, a minor accident totaled it. Replaced it with a Gravity Grand Touring. Love the car, my wife's Navigator lease was up, so I opted to give her the Gravity and buy myself the Sapphire. My toy car is a McLaren 750s. While esthetically the McLaren is superior, and the power delivers. It's hard to not belly laugh every time I launch this Sapphire. Hands down the most amazing vehicle I've ever owned.” Are you a Lucid owner with a compelling story to share, contact me at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from EV/Automotive enthusiasts with stories relevant to Lucid fans at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com Like my Lucid Driver podcast Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575927028097 Check out my world-leading podcast about ocean cruising, The Joy of Cruising Podcast https://www.thejoyofcruisingpodcast.com/

  4. Sep 23

    Nenad Lukic, Owner, 2026 Lucid Air Sapphire (and Tesla Model S Plaid)

    Send us Fan Mail Hello, Lucid fans! I am delighted to welcome as my guest on this week’s Lucid Driver podcast, Nenad Lukic of Bavaria, Germany. It’s fitting that just as Lucid Driver podcast attains its 85th country of listeners that we get to host our 2ndinternational guest—the first several months ago also from Germany. Nenad is also my first guest to own a 2026 Lucid Air Sapphire! I have had one other Sapphire owner on the show—he was one of the OGs, number 34 to be exact. Nenadalso owns a 2023 Tesla Model S Plaid so this should be fun!   Nenad told me, “I am the owner of a small IT company in Germany. I hold a Master of Science in Project and Process Management from FH Vienna. I am passionate about cars, enjoy traveling, and love discovering different cultures and learning from new experiences. Above all, I am most proud of my family. I found the love of my life, and together we are blessed with two wonderful boys, aged 10 and 13, who bring so much joy and meaning to my life.” Are you a Lucid owner with a compelling story to share, contact me at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from EV/Automotive enthusiasts with stories relevant to Lucid fans at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com Like my Lucid Driver podcast Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575927028097 Check out my world-leading podcast about ocean cruising, The Joy of Cruising Podcast https://www.thejoyofcruisingpodcast.com/

  5. Sep 16

    Mike Caudill, Chasing Horsepower, Automotive News

    Send us Fan Mail Hello, Lucid fans! I am delighted to welcome as my guest on this week’s Lucid Driver podcast nationally recognized automotive expert, Mike Caudill. I “met” Mike when I came across his YouTube review of a 2025 Lucid Air Touring. He had me at the title, “Tesla should be TERRIFIED.” The review delivered; check it out here: Tesla should be TERRIFIED   Mike Caudill has spent more than two decades as a journalist and one of the most recognizable voices covering the transportation industry. A nationally recognized television and radio news personality, he has reported on and analyzed the news of the day for outlets across the country, appearing in thousands of media segments ranging from major national networks to local stations. For years he served as one of the lead automotive reporters for the Fox Sports Automotive Team, and he became a regular expert contributor on Fox News Channel, working the floor at all the major auto shows from Los Angeles and Detroit to Chicago and New York. Over the course of his career, he has covered many of the industry's biggest breaking stories, including the Takata airbag recalls, Cash for Clunkers and the automotive bailout.   His reporting has never been confined to four wheels. Mike is considered an expert contributor on all forms of mainstream transportation, covering automotive, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicles, and his work spans everything from general news to industry politics. As both an on-camera personality and a longtime public relations professional working with nearly every major vehicle brand, he brings an insider's perspective that few in the field can match. In late 2024, Mike channeled that experience into Chasing Horsepower, a consumer-focused multimedia platform and YouTube channel built on honest, unbiased reviews to help buyers make smarter decisions. Inspired by the magazines he grew up reading, like MotorTrend, Car and Driver and Road & Track, the brand pushes vehicles to their limits and goes beyond cars to cover motorcycles, boats and RVs. It joined an already deep body of video work on his longtime channel, @itsmikecaudill, where he has documented auto shows, reviews and behind-the-scenes reporting for years.   Mike is also a sought-after host and emcee on the event circuit, a familiar presence at SEMA and all of the major auto shows where he interviews builders, executives and racing legends.  He is based in the Nashville area of Tennessee. Are you a Lucid owner with a compelling story to share, contact me at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from EV/Automotive enthusiasts with stories relevant to Lucid fans at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com Like my Lucid Driver podcast Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575927028097 Check out my world-leading podcast about ocean cruising, The Joy of Cruising Podcast https://www.thejoyofcruisingpodcast.com/

  6. Aug 26

    Richard Silva, Owner, 2023 Iridescent ‘Galaxy’ Lucid Air Touring, Owner Eye Kandy Wraps/Eye Kandy Designs

    Send us Fan Mail Hello, Lucid fans! I am delighted to welcome Richard Silva (RJ) Owner, Eye Kandy Wraps www.eyekandywraps.com, and Eye Kandy Designs www.EyeKandyDesigns.com  as my guest on this week’s Lucid Driver podcast.   RJ told me, “I’ve always been into custom vehicles since I was young working on vehicles with my Dad in our garage. I started dating my high school sweetheart in ‘98, married her in’08. Following her medical schooling she ultimately ended up at Mayo Clinic Phoenix/Scottsdale where we now have an 8-year-old girl, 4- and 2-year-old boys. I’ve owned my Eye Kandy Designs business since leaving my Architectural career in 2004 to pursue my own business in graphic design and apparel. Started Eye Kandy Wraps about 6 years ago, technically an addition to Eye Kandy Designs but just wanted to keep the two separates for liability reasons.    When I went to 2023 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) in Las Vegas I was one of the owners that had preordered in 2022 and received my Air Touring on Feb 14, 2023. I come from a background of customizing vehicles and knew I wanted to do the same with my Lucid before I even got it. Wrapped it in May of 2023 in colored PPF, put it on full air ride suspension and changed the wheels in October 2023 to Vossen 22" wrapped in Lexani Performance tires—just in time to take it to the SEMA show in Las Vegas in November in the Flexishield Booth. Let's just say it was getting more attention than all the other cars in the booth which included a Hamilton collection exotic and Stradman's Lamborghini....not because it was worth more but because it was so unique and the first one in the world (still is) on full air ride suspension and highly customized. The following year 2024 it went again to SEMA under Strada Wheels and actually took the spot of what was supposed to be Shaq's 2-door Air ai it was not completed in time.  I'm one of two Lucid Owners regional leads in the Phoenix, AZ area and help Susanne where I can with the planned owner’s rallies. I have thrown several Lucid's and Lattes which the name came about by Debbie Doll, and I am the one who designed the logo. I've been to the factory for Lucid Family Day for two years, as well as was invited to the Lucid Gravity reveal day where I got my three hood signatures from the executives. I've driven to EV fests two years (missed this last year) and got to hang out with the Cali owners. I personally wrap Airs and Gravity’s with Clear and color PPF as well as vinyl under my Eye Kandy Wraps business.  I also own Eye Kandy Designs which specializes in making unique apparel and laser engraved and printed material which I have made several non-official Lucid merch for Debbie's Lucids and Lattes and ours that we hold here in AZ. RJ is clearly a Lucid OG Are you a Lucid owner with a compelling story to share, contact me at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from EV/Automotive enthusiasts with stories relevant to Lucid fans at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com Like my Lucid Driver podcast Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575927028097 Check out my world-leading podcast about ocean cruising, The Joy of Cruising Podcast https://www.thejoyofcruisingpodcast.com/

  7. Aug 19

    Eddy M, A First for Lucid Driver, A 2-Lucid Gravity Household!

    Send us Fan Mail Hello, Lucid fans! I am delighted to welcome Eddy M. as my guest on this week’s Lucid Driver podcast. Let me preface by pointing out the podcast has hosted the owner of Lucid Sapphire #34; a couple of owners of both Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity; even a married couple where he had a Lucid Air Grand Touring Dream Edition, and she had a Lucid Gravity Grand Touring Dream Edition! As wonderful as those ownership experiences were for me to bring to the global Lucid community, Eddy represents a new distinction—my first guest who owns two Gravity’s. There can’t be many 2-Gravity household in existence, can there? If you are listening, contact me as you have an open invitation to Lucid Driver podcast.   Eddy told me, “I’m a Dad of a growing family with a small child and one on the way. We need the space. I’m a car guy who really appreciates EVs. First bought my wife the Gravity for the space and then was going to buy a Rivian R1S but ultimately went with a second Gravity for the better-quality ride experience and space. Are you a Lucid owner with a compelling story to share, contact me at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from EV/Automotive enthusiasts with stories relevant to Lucid fans at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com Like my Lucid Driver podcast Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575927028097 Check out my world-leading podcast about ocean cruising, The Joy of Cruising Podcast https://www.thejoyofcruisingpodcast.com/

  8. Aug 12

    Creating Experiences with A Lucid Air Touring as A Limo Driver; We Talk to Bassem-Encore Presentation

    Send us Fan Mail Encore Presentation Hello, Lucid fans! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week’s guest on Lucid Driver Podcast.  Bassem, a passionate Lucid Air Touring owner I met on Lucidowners.com. Bassem can offer insights about the Lucid Air that come from a unique perspective versus that of most of us Lucid owners. He uses his Lucid Air as a limousine and spends the majority of his time in his Lucid Air as a professional Limo Driver. However, that’s not the only unique perspective that Bassem can speak from.    Bassem says, “I am a firm believer in Lucid from several perspectives. I am always eager to find relevant content especially since you are a seasoned Podcaster, you know there is an audience that is eager to learn more beyond press releases from real people sharing their content. I do share your passions as I have arrived at a similar conclusion to you. My journey with EV's began in 2013 when I purchased a Tesla Model S. Naturally, it was a revolutionary new vehicle platform back then and I have enjoyed it. Since then, I have driven multiple EV’s, so my opinions have had time to mature and for me to understand the nature of driving, owning and taking the time to enjoy an EV. Being also a former Tesla employee working on Battery Systems, it did not take long for me to recognize once Lucid released their Vehicle Architecture alongside actual battery and motor components, that they really took the time to design functional pieces of art that propels the Air.    Bassem says, “On the ride home, it would be safe to say, that from Motown to Al Green to Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes make a regular appearance. The ride home is always challenging one, as you realize you've been running on an adrenaline high for the past 10 plus hours, along side all the different conversations and personalities encountered. So, it's a time to roll down the windows and engage Drive Assist!” Are you a Lucid owner with a compelling story to share, contact me at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from EV/Automotive enthusiasts with stories relevant to Lucid fans at LucidDriverPodcast@gmail.com Like my Lucid Driver podcast Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575927028097 Check out my world-leading podcast about ocean cruising, The Joy of Cruising Podcast https://www.thejoyofcruisingpodcast.com/

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A weekly Lucid vehicles enthusiast podcast featuring guests most weeks: mainly other Lucid owners, as well as EV and automotive experts speaking on topics of particular interest to Lucid owners or aspiring owners.

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  • Creator
    Paul Thornton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lucid Driver
  • Show Website
    Lucid Driver