Comparison

Lucid Air vs Tesla Model Y

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Lucid Air 512 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $110,900 vs $59,900
Faster charging Lucid Air 29 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Lucid Air 6 vs 3.4

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Lucid Air
512 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$187/mi vs $217/mi
Charging winner
Lucid Air
29 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Lucid Air
264 Wh/mi vs 281 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
97.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Lucid Air Tesla Model Y
Trim used G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $110,900 $59,900
Range 512 mi 320 mi
Efficiency 264 Wh/mi • 3.79 mi/kWh 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 118 kWh 79 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 300 kW 331 kW
AC max 22 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 29 min 33 min
Roadtrip score 94 74.6
Miles added (15 min est.) 162 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 217 $/mi 187 $/mi
Top speed 168 mph 125 mph
Cargo 16 cu ft 30 cu ft

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Lucid Air if you want the longer rated range (512 mi vs 320 mi).
  • Choose Lucid Air if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 29 min vs 33 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model Y looks better ($187/mi vs $217/mi).

Weighted verdict

Lucid Air has the stronger weighted profile (6 vs 3.4).

Lucid Air6 Tesla Model Y3.4 300 kW29 min 331 kW33 min

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