USA EV Comparison: Lucid Air Pure AWD vs Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC vs EQS 450+ vs Porsche Taycan RWD vs Taycan 4S Plus
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General Info
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-2024 | 2022-2024 | 2024-… | 2021-2024 | 2020-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Germany, India | Germany, India | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | USA | USA | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $104400 | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | $48995 | $34995 | $65590 | $41995 | $48000 |
| GCC Score | 7.6 | 7 | 6.9 | 6 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 410 mi | 340 mi | 390 mi | 208 mi | 235 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 450 mi | 447 mi | 510 mi | 276 mi | 318 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 380 mi | 344 mi | 395 mi | 213 mi | 245 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 94 kWh | 120 kWh | 125 kWh | 79.2 kWh | 93.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 92 kWh | 108.4 kWh | 118 kWh | 71 kWh | 83.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 24.2 kWh/100 mi | 31.5 kWh/100 mi | 29.9 kWh/100 mi | 33.3 kWh/100 mi | 34.2 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.13 mi/kWh | 3.17 mi/kWh | 3.35 mi/kWh | 3 mi/kWh | 2.93 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.9 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 5.2 | 5.7 |
Charging
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 19.2 kW | 9.6 kW | 9.6 kW | 9.6 kW | 9.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 207 kW | 200 kW | 223 kW | 268 kW |
| Architecture | - Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 800 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 8.7 | 7.1 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.9 |
Performance
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 358 kW | 265 kW | 265 kW | 300 kW | 420 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 480 hp | 355 hp | 355 hp | 402 hp | 563 hp |
| Motor Torque | 680 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft | 419 lb-ft | 254 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6 s | 5.4 s | 5.9 s | 5.1 s | 3.8 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 130 mph | 130 mph | 143 mph | 155 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.4 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.9 in | 205.4 in | 205.6 in | 195.4 in | 195.4 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.4 in | 83.7 in | 83.7 in | 84.4 in | 84.4 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 76.2 in | 75.8 in | 75.8 in | 77.4 in | 77.4 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 59.5 in | 59.8 in | 54.9 in | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 126.4 in | 126.4 in | 114.2 in | 114.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC | Mercedes EQS 450+ | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4952 lb | 5754 lb | 5500 lb | 4566 lb | 4947 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 16.1 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 22.1 ft3 | 60 ft3 | 60 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 10 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 5 | 4.9 |
