Comparison
BMW i5 vs Lucid Air
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Lucid Air 295 mi vs 512 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,100 vs $110,900
Faster charging Lucid Air 33 min vs 29 min
Weighted profile Lucid Air 2.2 vs 7.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Lucid Air
512 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Lucid Air
$217/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Lucid Air
29 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Lucid Air
264 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $110,900 |
| Range | 295 mi | 512 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 264 Wh/mi • 3.79 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 205 kW | 300 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 29 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 94 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 162 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 217 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 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 295 mi).
- Choose Lucid Air if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 29 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Lucid Air looks better ($217/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Lucid Air has the stronger weighted profile (7.2 vs 2.2).
BMW i52.2 Lucid Air7.2 205 kW33 min 300 kW29 min
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