Lucid Air vs Tesla Model 3
Overview | |
Years produced2017-Present | Years produced2022-Present |
MSRP$36,990 | MSRP$69,900 |
Listings5811 | Listings171 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThree years into its lifecycle, the electric Lucid Air sedan sees drastic price cuts and increases for 2024. A new trim, the Sapphire, is a quarter-million dollars and outperforms every series-production EV in acceleration, handling, and range. Lucid Motors has done a decade and a half's worth of development and hired some of the best mechanical and software engineers in the business. Unlike its rivals, the Air feels like a complete luxury sedan from top to bottom, and with the proper charging station at home, it could replace all need for a gas car. Verdict: With speed, style, and superior range, the 2024 Lucid Air is a luxury sedan that doesn't need to make excuses as an electric car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine425 hp Electric | Engine430 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity82 kWh | EV Battery Capacity88 kWh |
MPG City145 | MPG City140 |
MPG Highway128 | MPG Highway134 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)11.7 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name425 hp Electric | Engine Name430 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)11.7 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity82 kWh | EV Battery Capacity88 kWh |
MPG City145 | MPG City140 |
MPG Highway128 | MPG Highway134 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.1 cu ft | Cargo Space32.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3759 lbs | Curb Weight4564 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height55.4 in |
Length185.8 in | Length195.9 in |
Width82.2 in | Width86.4 in |
Wheelbase113.2 in | Wheelbase116.5 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload1059 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2017-Present | 2022-Present |
MSRP | $36,990 | $69,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Three years into its lifecycle, the electric Lucid Air sedan sees drastic price cuts and increases for 2024. A new trim, the Sapphire, is a quarter-million dollars and outperforms every series-production EV in acceleration, handling, and range. Lucid Motors has done a decade and a half's worth of development and hired some of the best mechanical and software engineers in the business. Unlike its rivals, the Air feels like a complete luxury sedan from top to bottom, and with the proper charging station at home, it could replace all need for a gas car. Verdict: With speed, style, and superior range, the 2024 Lucid Air is a luxury sedan that doesn't need to make excuses as an electric car. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 425 hp Electric | 430 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | 88 kWh |
MPG City | 145 | 140 |
MPG Highway | 128 | 134 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 11.7 hours | 10 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 425 hp Electric | 430 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 11.7 hours | 10 hours |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | 88 kWh |
MPG City | 145 | 140 |
MPG Highway | 128 | 134 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.1 cu ft | 32.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3759 lbs | 4564 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 55.4 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 82.2 in | 86.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 116.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 1059 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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