Comparison
BMW i4 vs Lucid Air
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Lucid Air 318 mi vs 512 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $110,900
Faster charging Lucid Air 30 min vs 29 min
Weighted profile Lucid Air 2.2 vs 7.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Lucid Air
512 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $217/mi
Charging winner
Lucid Air
29 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Lucid Air
264 Wh/mi vs 302 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i4
84.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $110,900 |
| Range | 318 mi | 512 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 264 Wh/mi • 3.79 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 250 kW | 300 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 29 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 94 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 162 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 217 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 168 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 16 cu ft |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Lucid Air if you want the longer rated range (512 mi vs 318 mi).
- Choose Lucid Air if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 29 min vs 30 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $217/mi).
Weighted verdict
Lucid Air has the stronger weighted profile (7.2 vs 2.2).
BMW i42.2 Lucid Air7.2 250 kW30 min 300 kW29 min
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