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 availableRange 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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