Michael Mainetti, My Lucid Air Sapphire Experience

Michael Mainetti, My Lucid Air Sapphire Experience

Author: Paul Thornton July 28, 2025 Duration: 37:19
Send us Fan Mail Hello, Lucid fans! I am delighted to welcome Michael Mainetti as my guest on this week’s Lucid Driver podcast. Michael, an attorney in New York about an hour and a half north of the city, took delivery of the first Lucid Air Sapphire in the Northeast in February of last year—number 34 of a limited run of 250. Without hesitation Michael notes the Sapphire is the best car he has ever owned (and he’s had a pretty impressive stable of cars to compare it to.) I've always be...

Paul Thornton hosts Lucid Driver, a weekly conversation for those captivated by Lucid electric vehicles. Each episode feels like a casual, insightful garage talk, often bringing other owners to the microphone to share their real-world experiences, from road trips and daily commutes to the nuances of ownership that only they would know. The discussions regularly expand to include voices from across the EV and wider automotive landscape, offering expert perspectives on technology, design, and industry trends specifically relevant to the Lucid community. Whether you're already behind the wheel, have a reservation, or are simply fascinated by this particular corner of the automotive world, this podcast delivers grounded, practical talk. It’s a space where enthusiasm meets everyday reality, exploring what it truly means to live with these cars. Tune in for genuine stories and informed discussions that go far beyond the spec sheet, all centered on a shared passion for innovation on the road.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 46

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Duration: 1:02:05
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Duration: 58:51
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Duration: 1:07:59
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Duration: 52:44
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