Global EV Comparison: BYD Atto 3 FWD vs Lucid Air Grand Touring
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) has a starting price of €37990, compared to the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…), which starts at €129000.
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is a SUV, whereas the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) is a Sedan.
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | SUV | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €37990 | €129000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €26985 | €119889 |
| GCC Score | 5.8 | 8.1 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…).
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 824 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 420 km | 882 km |
| Range (GCC) | 357 km | 746 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 62 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 60.4 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.91 km/kWh | 6.72 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.7 | 10 |
Charging
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) features an advanced 900-volt architecture, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 300 kW, while the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) maxes out at 110 kW.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is limited to 7 kW.
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 110 kW | 300 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5 | 10 |
Performance
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 611 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 819 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 1200 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 s | 3.2 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 8.1 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) is longer and wider, but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is taller.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4455 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2050 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1875 mm | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1615 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-…), but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1750 kg | 2272 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 440 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1338 l | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.9 | 5.1 |
