USA EV Comparison: NIO ET5 Standard Range vs Lucid Air Pure AWD
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General Info
While the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) is currently produced, it is not offered 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 | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD | 
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2023-2024 | 
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | 
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA | 
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | 
| Market Availability | EU | USA | 
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $48995 | 
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 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 NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…).
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD | 
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 410 mi | 
| Range (WLTP) | 283 mi | 450 mi | 
| Range (GCC) | 237 mi | 380 mi | 
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 75 kWh | 94 kWh | 
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 73.5 kWh | 92 kWh | 
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 31 kWh/100 mi | 24.2 kWh/100 mi | 
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.22 mi/kWh | 4.13 mi/kWh | 
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 9.9 | 
Charging
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) maxes out at 140 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 NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD | 
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 19.2 kW | 
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 140 kW | 200 kW | 
| Architecture | 400 V | - Architecture | 
| Charge Port |   CCS Type 2 |    CCS Type 1 |  
| Charging Score | 6.2 | 8.7 | 
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) has more power, the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD | 
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | 
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 
| Motor Power (kW) | 360 kW | 358 kW | 
| Motor Power (hp) | 483 hp | 480 hp | 
| Motor Torque | 516 lb-ft | 680 lb-ft | 
| 0-60 mph | 3.8 s | 3.6 s | 
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 124 mph | 
| Performance Score | 6.1 | 6.4 | 
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) has a longer body, while the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD | 
|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.6 in | 195.9 in | 
| Width (with Mirrors) | 85.7 in | 86.4 in | 
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.2 in | 76.2 in | 
| Height | 59 in | 55.4 in | 
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 116.5 in | 
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024), but the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
The NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 3086 lb, whereas the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) is not officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | NIO ET5 Standard Range | Lucid Air Pure AWD | 
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 
| Curb Weight | 4883 lb | 4952 lb | 
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 13.6 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 22.1 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 10 ft3 | 
| Towing Capacity | 3086 lb | - Towing Capacity | 
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.3 | 5.1 |