USA EV Comparison: Lucid Air Pure RWD vs Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) has a starting price of $69900, while the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is not sold in the United States.

The Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) is a Sedan, whereas the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is a Liftback.

Property Lucid Air Pure RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Years of Production 2022-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture USA, Saudi Arabia Germany
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (New) $69900 - Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used) $45995 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 7.4 7.5

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Lucid Air Pure RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Range (EPA) 419 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 464 mi 470 mi
Range (GCC) 396 mi 388 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 94 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 92 kWh 94.9 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 23.2 kWh/100 mi 24.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.3 mi/kWh 4.09 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 10 9.8

Charging

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) maxes out at 200 kW.

The Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Lucid Air Pure RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 19.2 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 270 kW
Architecture - Architecture 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8.9 8.4

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Lucid Air Pure RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 321 kW 280 kW
Motor Power (hp) 430 hp 375 hp
Motor Torque 406 lb-ft 417 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.5 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 124 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 5.6 5.5

Dimensions

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Lucid Air Pure RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Length 195.9 in 194 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.4 in 84.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.2 in 75.7 in
Height 55.4 in 57.3 in
Wheelbase 116.5 in 116.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 4630 lb, whereas the Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Lucid Air Pure RWD Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4564 lb 4960 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16.1 ft3 17.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 22.1 ft3 47 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 10 ft3 1 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 4630 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 5.7
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