USA EV Comparison: Lucid Air Pure AWD vs Honda e Base

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) for as low as $48995, while the Honda e (2020-2022) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) is a Sedan, whereas the Honda e (2020-2022) is a Hatchback.

Property Lucid Air Pure AWD Honda e Base
Years of Production 2023-2024 2020-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture USA Japan
Body Style Sedan Hatchback
Market Availability USA EU
Price USA (Used) $48995 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 7.6 4.6

Range and Efficiency

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Honda e (2020-2022).

Property Lucid Air Pure AWD Honda e Base
Range (EPA) 410 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 450 mi 138 mi
Range (GCC) 380 mi 117 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 94 kWh 35.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 92 kWh 28.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 24.2 kWh/100 mi 24.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.13 mi/kWh 4.11 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 10 5.7

Charging

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Honda e (2020-2022) maxes out at 46 kW.

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the Honda e (2020-2022) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Lucid Air Pure AWD Honda e Base
Max Charging Power (AC) 19.2 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 46 kW
Architecture - Architecture 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8.7 3.6

Performance

The Honda e (2020-2022) is rear-wheel drive, while the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Lucid Air Pure AWD Honda e Base
Drive Type AWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 358 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 480 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 680 lb-ft 232 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.6 s 8.7 s
Top Speed 124 mph 90 mph
Performance Score 6.4 2.8

Dimensions

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) is longer and wider, but the Honda e (2020-2022) is taller.

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Lucid Air Pure AWD Honda e Base
Length 195.9 in 153.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.4 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.2 in 69 in
Height 55.4 in 59.5 in
Wheelbase 116.5 in 99.9 in

Cargo and Towing

The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) features a larger trunk, but the Honda e (2020-2022) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024), but the Honda e (2020-2022) doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Lucid Air Pure AWD Honda e Base
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 4952 lb 3501 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16.1 ft3 6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 22.1 ft3 30.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 10 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 3.8
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