USA EV Comparison: Lucid Air Sapphire vs Tesla Model S Plaid vs Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in imperial units (mi, lb). To see metric units (km, kg), switch website version to Global.
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General Info
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2021-… | 2021-2022 |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, Saudi Arabia | USA | USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | USA |
| Price USA (New) | $249000 | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $41545 | $84200 |
| GCC Score | 8 | 7.7 | 8.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 427 mi | 359 mi | 471 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 435 mi | 373 mi | 535 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 388 mi | 329 mi | 450 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 120 kWh | 100 kWh | 120 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 118 kWh | 95 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 30.4 kWh/100 mi | 28.9 kWh/100 mi | 26.2 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.29 mi/kWh | 3.46 mi/kWh | 3.81 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.7 | 8.4 | 9.7 |
Charging
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 19.2 kW | 11.5 kW | 19.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 300 kW | 250 kW | 300 kW |
| Architecture | 900 V | 400 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 10 | 7.5 | 10 |
Performance
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 908 kW | 760 kW | 828 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1218 hp | 1020 hp | 1110 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1431 lb-ft | 1047 lb-ft | 1025 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 1.9 s | 2 s | 2.6 s |
| Top Speed | 205 mph | 200 mph | 168 mph |
| Performance Score | 8.7 | 8.5 | 8.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197 in | 197.7 in | 195.9 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.4 in | 86.2 in | 86.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 78.3 in | 78.2 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | 55.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | 116.5 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5336 lb | 4776 lb | 5282 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.1 ft3 | 25 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 22.1 ft3 | 61.4 ft3 | 22.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 10 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 6.1 | 5.1 |
