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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) has a starting price of $89990, compared to the Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…), which starts at $249000.
The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is a Liftback, whereas the Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) is a Sedan.
Property
Tesla Model S Plaid
Lucid Air Sapphire
Years of Production
2021-… Years of Production
2023-… Years of Production
Current Status
Produced Current Status
Produced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
USA Country of Manufacture
USA, Saudi Arabia Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Liftback Body Style
Sedan Body Style
Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price USA (New)
$89990 Price USA (New)
$249000 Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used)
$62972 Price USA (Used)
- Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
8 GCC Score
8.2 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…).
Property
Tesla Model S Plaid
Lucid Air Sapphire
Range (EPA)
359 mi Range (EPA)
427 mi Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
373 mi Range (WLTP)
435 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
329 mi Range (GCC)
388 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
100 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
120 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
95 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
118 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
28.9 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
30.4 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.46 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
3.29 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
8.6 Range and Efficiency Score
8.7 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) features an advanced 900-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 300 kW, while the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) maxes out at 250 kW.
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is limited to 11.5 kW.
Property
Tesla Model S Plaid
Lucid Air Sapphire
Max Charging Power (AC)
11.5 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
19.2 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
250 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
300 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
900 V Architecture
Charge Port
Tesla (NACS) Charge Port
CCS Type 1 Charge Port
Charging Score
7.6 Charging Score
10 Charging Score
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
Tesla Model S Plaid
Lucid Air Sapphire
Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
Motor Type
3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) Motor Type
3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
760 kW Motor Power (kW)
908 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
1019 hp Motor Power (hp)
1218 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
1047 lb-ft Motor Torque
1431 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
2 s 0-60 mph
1.9 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
200 mph Top Speed
205 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
9.5 Performance Score
9.7 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) and Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
Property
Tesla Model S Plaid
Lucid Air Sapphire
Length
197.7 in Length
197 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
86.2 in Width (with Mirrors)
86.4 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
78.2 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
78.3 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
56.3 in Height
55.4 in Height
Wheelbase
116.5 in Wheelbase
116.5 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) 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.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.