USA EV Comparison: Sony Vision-S 01 Concept vs Lucid Air Pure AWD
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General Info
Although the Sony Vision-S 01 has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in the United States. The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $48995 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2023-2024 |
| Current Status | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $48995 |
| GCC Score | 5 | 7.6 |
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 Sony Vision-S 01.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 410 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 249 mi | 450 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 211 mi | 380 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | - Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 94 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | - Battery Capacity (Usable) | 92 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | - Efficiency per 100 mi | 24.2 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | - Efficiency per kWh | 4.13 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.5 | 9.9 |
Charging
The Sony Vision-S 01 has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) can charge at up to 200 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 Sony Vision-S 01 is limited to kW.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | - Max Charging Power (AC) | 19.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | - Architecture |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 3.2 | 8.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Sony Vision-S 01 has more power, the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 400 kW | 358 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 536 hp | 480 hp |
| Motor Torque | - Motor Torque | 680 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6 s | 3.6 s |
| Top Speed | 150 mph | 124 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 6.4 |
Dimensions
The Sony Vision-S 01 boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.7 in | 195.9 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 74.8 in | 86.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 76.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 55.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 116.5 in |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024), but the Sony Vision-S 01 doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5180 lb | 4952 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | - Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 22.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 10 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.8 | 5.1 |
