USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Plaid vs Lucid Air Sapphire vs Drako Motors GTE First Edition
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 | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-… | 2023-… | 2020-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | USA, Saudi Arabia | USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $249000 | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | $41545 | - Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.7 | 8 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 359 mi | 427 mi | 250 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 373 mi | 435 mi | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 329 mi | 388 mi | 237 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 120 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 118 kWh | 85.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 28.9 kWh/100 mi | 30.4 kWh/100 mi | 36.1 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.46 mi/kWh | 3.29 mi/kWh | 2.77 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.4 | 8.7 | 5.1 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 19.2 kW | 15 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 300 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 900 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 10 | 7.1 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | 2 PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 760 kW | 908 kW | 895 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1020 hp | 1218 hp | 1200 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1047 lb-ft | 1431 lb-ft | 6500 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 2 s | 1.9 s | 2.9 s |
| Top Speed | 200 mph | 205 mph | 206 mph |
| Performance Score | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.7 in | 197 in | 201 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.2 in | 86.4 in | 81.3 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 78.2 in | 78.3 in | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.4 in | 51.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | 124.4 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 4776 lb | 5336 lb | 5300 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 25 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 61.4 ft3 | 22.1 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 10 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.1 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
