Lucid Air vs Tesla Model 3

2026 Tesla Model 3
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
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2024 Lucid Air
2024 Lucid Air
$69,900MSRP
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2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
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2024 Lucid Air
$69,900MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2017-Present

Years produced

2022-Present

MSRP

$36,990

MSRP

$69,900

Listings

5811

Listings

171

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Impressive electric range

  • Fun to drive

  • Stylish design

Cons

  • Sapphire trim's interior disappoints

  • Unintuitive controls to adjust basic features

Reviews Summary

Reviews 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.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

425 hp Electric

Engine

430 hp Electric

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

EV Battery Capacity

82 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

88 kWh

MPG City

145

MPG City

140

MPG Highway

128

MPG Highway

134

Battery Charge Time (240V)

11.7 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

10 hours
2026 Tesla Model 3
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
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2024 Lucid Air
2024 Lucid Air
$69,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Lucid Air
$69,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2017-Present
2022-Present
MSRP
$36,990
$69,900
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.7

4.5

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Impressive electric range

  • Fun to drive

  • Stylish design

Cons

  • Sapphire trim's interior disappoints

  • Unintuitive controls to adjust basic features

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.

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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
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