Comparison
Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Lucid Air 512 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Tesla Model S $110,900 vs $86,630
Faster charging Lucid Air 29 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Lucid Air 7.2 vs 2.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Lucid Air
512 mi vs 410 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model S
$211/mi vs $217/mi
Charging winner
Lucid Air
29 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Lucid Air
264 Wh/mi vs 271 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model S
92.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Lucid Air | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels | Model S |
| MSRP (USD) | $110,900 | $86,630 |
| Range | 512 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 264 Wh/mi • 3.79 mi/kWh | 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 118 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 300 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 29 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 94 | 88.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 162 mi | 120 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 217 $/mi | 211 $/mi |
| Top speed | 168 mph | 155 mph |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft | 25 cu ft |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Lucid Air if you want the longer rated range (512 mi vs 410 mi).
- Choose Lucid Air if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 29 min vs 31 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model S looks better ($211/mi vs $217/mi).
Weighted verdict
Lucid Air has the stronger weighted profile (7.2 vs 2.2).
Lucid Air7.2 Tesla Model S2.2 300 kW29 min 250 kW31 min
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