Comparison
Lucid Air vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Lucid Air 512 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $110,900 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 29 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Lucid Air 5.4 vs 4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Lucid Air
512 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $217/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 29 min
Efficiency winner
Lucid Air
264 Wh/mi vs 298 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.4
80 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Lucid Air | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $110,900 | $45,095 |
| Range | 512 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 264 Wh/mi • 3.79 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 118 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 300 kW | 210 kW |
| AC max | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 29 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 94 | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 162 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 217 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
| Top speed | 168 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Lucid Air if you want the longer rated range (512 mi vs 291 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 29 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $217/mi).
Weighted verdict
Lucid Air has the stronger weighted profile (5.4 vs 4).
Lucid Air5.4 Volkswagen ID.44 300 kW29 min 210 kW28 min
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