USA EV Comparison: Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) vs Lucid Air Touring
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) has a starting price of $79900, while the Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2024-...) is not sold in the United States.
The Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2024-...) is a Liftback, whereas the Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) is a Sedan.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $79900 |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 8.1 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2024-...) has a larger battery, the Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 431 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 379 mi | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 301 mi | 409 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 102 kWh | 94 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 100 kWh | 92 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 33.2 kWh/100 mi | 22.5 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.01 mi/kWh | 4.45 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7 | 10 |
Charging
The Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 350 kW, while the Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) maxes out at 250 kW.
The Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2024-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) is limited to 19.2 kW.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 19.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 350 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | - Architecture |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 9.9 | 9.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 450 kW | 462 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 603 hp | 620 hp |
| Motor Torque | 524 lb-ft | 885 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4 s | 3.4 s |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | 140 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 7.6 |
Dimensions
The Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2024-...) is longer, wider, and taller.
The Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) (2024-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.3 in | 195.9 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 88.2 in | 86.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 78.9 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.8 in | 116.5 in |
Cargo and Towing
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S (600 GT/GT SE/Sport SE) | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5622 lb | 4988 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 18 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 22.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.6 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 5.1 |
