Comparison
Lucid Air vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Lucid Air 512 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $110,900 vs $42,490
Faster charging Lucid Air 29 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Lucid Air 6 vs 3.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Lucid Air
512 mi vs 363 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $217/mi
Charging winner
Lucid Air
29 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 264 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model 3
82 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Lucid Air | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $110,900 | $42,490 |
| Range | 512 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 264 Wh/mi • 3.79 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 118 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 300 kW | 208 kW |
| AC max | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 29 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 94 | 79.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 162 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 217 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
| Top speed | 168 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft | 21 cu ft |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Lucid Air if you want the longer rated range (512 mi vs 363 mi).
- Choose Lucid Air if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 29 min vs 36 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $217/mi).
Weighted verdict
Lucid Air has the stronger weighted profile (6 vs 3.4).
Lucid Air6 Tesla Model 33.4 300 kW29 min 208 kW36 min
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