Lucid Motors begins rollout of UX 3.5 update, bringing integrated smartphone connectivity to the Lucid Gravity SUV.
What UX 3.5 Adds to the Lucid Gravity
The UX 3.5 update brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the Lucid Gravity SUV, letting drivers project their phone's interface onto the vehicle's display without plugging in a cable. For most owners, this is the feature that closes the gap between Lucid's own software and the apps they already rely on every day — maps, messaging, music, and podcasts running through a familiar layout rather than a separate in-car system.
Because both integrations are wireless, the connection happens over the air between the phone and the car. Once you pair the device the first time, later trips can hand off automatically, so the phone can stay in a pocket or bag while its interface appears on screen.
Why the Rollout Is Gradual
Lucid is beginning the rollout, which means not every eligible car receives the update at the same moment. Automakers typically stage over-the-air software deliveries in waves to catch problems early and avoid pushing a flawed build to an entire fleet at once. If your Gravity hasn't offered the update yet, that usually reflects the release schedule rather than a fault with your vehicle.
Over-the-air delivery also means you don't need a service appointment. The car downloads the package in the background and installs it during a window when the vehicle is parked, so the practical effort on the owner's side is mostly patience and a stable connection.
Getting the Most Out of Wireless Projection
Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto are convenient, but a few habits make them more reliable. Keeping both the phone's operating system and the car's software current reduces pairing hiccups, and knowing that wireless projection leans on the phone's battery helps you plan for longer drives.
- Confirm your phone supports wireless projection, not just the wired version, since older handsets sometimes only offer the cable-based mode.
- Complete the first pairing while parked, so you can follow the on-screen prompts without distraction.
- Keep a charging cable or wireless pad handy for long trips, because continuous projection draws steadily on the battery.
- If the connection drops, remove the car from the phone's saved devices and pair again from scratch before assuming a deeper problem.
How It Fits Alongside Lucid's Own Interface
Adding CarPlay and Android Auto doesn't replace Lucid's native software — it sits alongside it. Vehicle controls, charging information, and drive settings still live in the car's own interface, while the projected phone view handles navigation and media. In practice, drivers tend to move between the two: the built-in system for anything tied to the car itself, and the phone projection for the apps and accounts they've already set up elsewhere.
For anyone weighing how connected a Gravity feels day to day, this update matters because it removes a common friction point. Rather than choosing between the automaker's ecosystem and a phone's, owners get both, and can lean on whichever handles a given task better without giving up the other.