Lotus Emeya S vs Lucid Air Touring
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lotus Emeya S (2024-...) has a starting price of €126950, compared to the Lucid Air Touring (2022-…), which starts at €99000.
The Lotus Emeya S (2024-...) is a Liftback, whereas the Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) is a Sedan.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €126950 | €99000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €124490 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.4 | 8.2 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Lotus Emeya S (2024-...) has a larger battery, the Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 661 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 610 km | 725 km |
| Range (GCC) | 484 km | 609 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 102 kWh | 94 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 100 kWh | 92 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.7 kWh/100 km | 15.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.84 km/kWh | 6.62 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 9.9 |
Charging
The Lotus Emeya S (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 350 kW, while the Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) maxes out at 250 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 350 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | - Architecture |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 10 | 9.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 450 kW | 462 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 603 hp | 620 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 1200 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.6 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7.8 | 8.6 |
Dimensions
The Lotus Emeya S (2024-...) is longer, wider, and taller.
The Lotus Emeya S (2024-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5139 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2241 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 2005 mm | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1464 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3069 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Lotus Emeya S | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2550 kg | 2263 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 509 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 45 l | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 5.1 |
