Comparison
Lucid Air vs Nissan Leaf
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Lucid Air 512 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $110,900 vs $29,990
Faster charging Lucid Air 29 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Lucid Air 7.9 vs 1.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Lucid Air
512 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $217/mi
Charging winner
Lucid Air
29 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Lucid Air
264 Wh/mi vs 278 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Nissan Leaf
75.8 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Lucid Air | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels | SV |
| MSRP (USD) | $110,900 | $29,990 |
| Range | 512 mi | 303 mi |
| Efficiency | 264 Wh/mi • 3.79 mi/kWh | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 118 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| DC max | 300 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 22 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 29 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 94 | 61.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 162 mi | 71 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 217 $/mi | 99 $/mi |
| Top speed | 168 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Lucid Air if you want the longer rated range (512 mi vs 303 mi).
- Choose Lucid Air if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 29 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $217/mi).
Weighted verdict
Lucid Air has the stronger weighted profile (7.9 vs 1.5).
Lucid Air7.9 Nissan Leaf1.5 300 kW29 min 100 kW40 min
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