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Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S
The Lucid Air and Tesla Model S are flagship electric sedans in the premium segment. Both target buyers who want long range, high performance, and advanced tech. The Air leans toward efficiency and traditional luxury. The Model S focuses on software, performance, and ecosystem integration.
Range is a key divider. The Lucid Air leads with up to about 500+ miles EPA range in top trims, while the Model S reaches around 400–410 miles in Long Range form. Charging differs in execution. The Air supports peak DC charging near 300 kW on an 800V system, while the Model S peaks around 250 kW. In practice, both deliver fast charging sessions, with the Lucid adding more range per minute under ideal conditions, while Tesla offers a simpler experience through its Supercharger network.
Price positioning varies by trim. The Lucid Air starts lower in base form but climbs higher in top variants. The Model S sits in a narrower range with fewer trims. Both are available in North America, Europe, and China, though Tesla holds wider infrastructure coverage. This comparison helps you decide between maximum range and efficiency or a more mature charging ecosystem and software stack.
Within their brands, the Air stands as Lucid’s core sedan, with expansion toward the Lucid Gravity. Tesla positions the Model S alongside the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model X. Key rivals include the Mercedes-Benz EQS, BMW i7, and Porsche Taycan, each offering different strengths in luxury, performance, and driving dynamics.
The Lucid Air delivers class-leading range, high efficiency, and a spacious cabin, but it depends on third-party charging networks and has a smaller service footprint. The Tesla Model S offers a strong charging network, fast acceleration, and a refined software ecosystem, but it trails in maximum range and interior luxury materials.
Quick Verdict; Pick the Lucid Air if range, efficiency, and cabin space matter most.
Pick the Tesla Model S if charging access, software, and daily usability matter more.
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MODEL
| Models |
Lucid Air Pure Lucid Air Pure AWD Lucid Air Touring Lucid Air Grand Touring Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Lucid Air Dream Edition Range Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance Lucid Air Sapphire Tesla Model S Long Range Tesla Model S Plaid |
LAUNCH
| Announced |
2023, February 15 - Lucid Air Pure 2022, November 15 - Lucid Air Pure AWD 2020 - Lucid Air Touring 2020 - Lucid Air Grand Touring 2022, April - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 2020 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 2020 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 2022, August 26 - Lucid Air Sapphire 2021 |
| Status |
Available to order. Released 2023, September - Lucid Air Pure Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Lucid Air Pure AWD Available to order. Released 2022, November 15 - Lucid Air Touring Available to order. Released 2022, May - Lucid Air Grand Touring Available to order. Released 2022, June - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Available to order. Released 2021, Q4 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range Available to order. Released 2021, Q4 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance Available to order. Released 2023, October - Lucid Air Sapphire Available to order. Released 2021 |
| Country of origin | United States United States |
| Base Price |
$ 69,900 € 85,000 - Lucid Air Pure $ 82,400 € 109,000 - Lucid Air Pure AWD $ 77,900 € 99,000 - Lucid Air Touring $ 109,900 € 129,000 - Lucid Air Grand Touring $ 179,000 - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance $ 169,000 € 218,000 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range $ 169,000 € 218,000 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance $ 249,000 € 250,000 - Lucid Air Sapphire $ 73,000 € 95,000 - Tesla Model S Long Range $ 88,000 € 110,000 - Tesla Model S Plaid |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
RWD 430 hp (316 kW) - Lucid Air Pure АWD 480 hp (353 kW) - Lucid Air Pure AWD AWD 620 hp (462 kW) - Lucid Air Touring AWD 819 hp (611 kW) - Lucid Air Grand Touring AWD 1050 hp (772 kW) - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance AWD 933 hp (696 kW) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range AWD 1111 hp (828 kW) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance AWD 1234 hp (908 kW) - Lucid Air Sapphire AWD 670 hp (415 kW) - Tesla Model S Long Range AWD 1020 hp (760 kW) - Tesla Model S Plaid |
| Torque |
550 Nm (406 lb-ft) - Lucid Air Pure 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) - Lucid Air Grand Touring 1390 Nm (1025 lb-ft) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 1390 Nm (1025 lb-ft) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 1939 Nm (1430 lb-ft) - Lucid Air Sapphire 557 lb-ft (755 Nm) - Tesla Model S Long Range 1420 Nm (1047 lb-ft) - Tesla Model S Plaid |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
4.5 sec 0-60 mph (4.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Lucid Air Pure 3.8 sec 0-60 mph - Lucid Air Pure AWD 3.4 sec 0-60 mph (3.6 sec 0-62 mph) - Lucid Air Touring 3 sec 0-60 mph (3.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Lucid Air Grand Touring 2.6 sec 0-60 mph - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 2.7 sec 0-60 mph (2.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 2.5 sec 0-60 mph (2.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 1.9 sec 0-60 mph - Lucid Air Sapphire 3.1 sec 0-60 mph (3.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model S Long Range 2 sec 0-60 mph (2.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model S Plaid |
| Max Speed |
124 mph (200 km/h) - Lucid Air Pure 124 mph (200 km/h) - Lucid Air Pure AWD 124 mph (200 km/h) -Lucid Air Touring 168 mph (270 km/h) - Lucid Air Grand Touring 168 mph (270 km/h) - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 168 mph (270 km/h) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 168 mph (270 km/h) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 205 mph (330 km/h) - Lucid Air Sapphire 155 mph (250 km/h) - Tesla Model S Long Range 200 mph (322 km/h) - Tesla Model S Plaid |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
BATTERY
| Capacity |
92 kWh total - Lucid Air Pure 92 kWh total - Lucid Air Pure AWD 92 kWh total - Lucid Air Touring 112 kWh total - Lucid Air Grand Touring 112 kWh total - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 118 kWh total - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 118 kWh total - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 118 kWh total - Lucid Air Sapphire 92.6 kWh usable, 100 kWh total |
| Tech |
Liquid-cooled Li-ion 900V - Lucid Air Pure Liquid-cooled Li-ion 900V - Lucid Air Pure AWD Liquid-cooled Li-ion 900V - Lucid Air Touring Liquid-cooled Li-ion 900V - Lucid Air Grand Touring Liquid-cooled Li-ion 900V - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Liquid-cooled Li-ion 924V - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range Liquid-cooled Li-ion 924V - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance Liquid-cooled Li-ion 924V - Lucid Air Sapphire Liquid-cooled Li-ion 350V |
| Range |
464 mi WLTP (419 mi EPA) - Lucid Air Pure 450 mi WLTP (410 mi EPA) - Lucid Air Pure AWD 450 mi WLTP (411 mi EPA) - Lucid Air Touring 521 mi WLTP (516 mi EPA) - Lucid Air Grand Touring 446 mi EPA - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 559 mi WLTP (520 mi EPA) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 471 mi EPA - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 427 mi EPA - Lucid Air Sapphire 405 mi EPA (449 mi WLTP) - Tesla Model S Long Range 432 mi WLTP (359 mi EPA) - Tesla Model S Plaid |
| Consumption |
209 Wh/mi WLTP (240 Wh/mi EPA) - Lucid Air Pure 227 Wh/mi WLTP (240 Wh/mi EPA) - Lucid Air Pure AWD 227 Wh/mi WLTP (240 Wh/mi EPA) - Lucid Air Touring 260 Wh/mi EPA - Lucid Air Grand Touring 300 Wh/mi EPA - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 211 Wh/mi WLTP (270 Wh/mi EPA) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 290 Wh/mi EPA - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 280 Wh/mi EPA (282 Wh/mi WLTP) - Tesla Model S Long Range 301 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Tesla Model S Plaid |
| Recuperation | Yes 1 level, no coasting, no regen when pedal braking |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 12 hours 44 min - USA - Lucid Air Pure Type 2 22 kW - International Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 13 hours 17 min - USA - Lucid Air Pure AWD Type 2 22 kW - International Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 13 hours 17 min - USA - Lucid Air Touring Type 2 22 kW - International Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 13 hours 17 min - USA - Lucid Air Grand Touring Type 2 22 kW - International Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 16 hours 36 min Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 16 hours 36 min - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 16 hours 36 min - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 16 hours 36 min - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance Type 2 - Lucid Air Sapphire Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 10 hours |
| DC Charging |
CCS 250 kW max, 0-100% in 44 min - Lucid Air Pure CCS 250 kW max, 0-100% in 44 min - Lucid Air Pure AWD CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 19 min - Lucid Air Touring CCS 300 kW max, 10-80% in 19 min - Lucid Air Grand Touring CCS 300 kW max, 10-80% in 19 min - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance CCS 300 kW max, 10-80% in 82 min - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range CCS 300 kW max, 10-80% in 82 min - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance CCS - Lucid Air Sapphire CCS Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min |
BODY
| Type | 4 door sedan, 5 seats 5 door Liftback, 5 seats |
| Platform |
Lucid Air |
| Dimensions |
4975 x 1939 x 1410 mm (195.9 x 76.3 x 55.5 in) 195.7 x 77.3 x 56.9 in (4970 x 1964 x 1445 mm) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.197 Cd 0.208 Cd |
| Wheelbase |
2960 mm (116.5 in) 116.5 in (2960 mm) |
| Clearance | 4.6 - 6.2 in (117 - 158 mm) |
| Weight | EU: 4784 lb unladen |
| Suspension | 5-link front struts, rear integral-link, all wheels solenoid-controlled active dampers Adaptive Air suspension |
| Wheels | R19, R20, R21 R19, R21 |
| Trunk/Boot | EU: 627 l EU: 25.0 ft³, 61.4 ft³ max |
| Frunk/Bonnet | 283 l 3.1 ft³ |
| Towing | No Yes |
DISPLAYS
| Centre | Retractable touchscreen 17" swivel touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 34" 12.3" |
| Head-Up | No |
| Others | 9.4" rear passenger touchscreen |
COMFORT
| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, massage Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated third row seats |
| Roof | All-glass roof All-glass roof |
| Parking Aids | 36 front/rear/side sensors, 360 camera, front/side/reversing cameras, autonomous parking 6 front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Parking Assist |
| Connectivity |
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Others | Three-zone climate control |
SAFETY
| Airbags |
8 airbags: side, front and rear, head airbag system; front seats knee airbags 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags |
| Driving Aids |
LIDAR, front/side/rear cameras, front/rear/side sensors 7 cameras: front, side and rear, 6 front and 6 rear sensors (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control |
| Self Driving |
Semi-autonomous Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability |
| Crash Tests | NCAP 2022: 5 stars, NHTSA 2013-2022: 5 stars |
Note
| Others |
Tesla Model S Long Range price history: 19 April 2024: price decrease to 72,990 USD, old price 74,990 USD 01 September 2023: price decrease to 74,990 USD, old price 88,490 USD August 2023: Initial release price 94,990 EUR 12 May 2023: price increase to 88,490 USD, old price 87,490 USD 21 April 2023: price increase to 87,490 USD, old price 84,990 USD 08 April 2023: price decrease to 84,990 USD, old price 89,990 USD 06 March 2023: price decrease to 89,990 USD, old price 94,990 USD 09 March 2023: Added Hardware 4 with the upgraded set of cameras and the Phoenix radar; optional Ultra Red color; improved brake pads with much higher thermal capacity; new high-visibility glass roof with 5x more light and same UV protection |
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