Global EV Comparison: Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance vs Air Sapphire vs Tesla Model S Plaid
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2024 | 2023-… | 2021-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | USA, Saudi Arabia | USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €250000 | €109990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €83500 |
| GCC Score | 8.3 | 8 | 7.7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 718 km | 687 km | 578 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 700 km | 600 km |
| Range (GCC) | 682 km | 624 km | 530 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 120 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 111 kWh | 118 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.14 km/kWh | 5.29 km/kWh | 5.58 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.7 | 8.7 | 8.4 |
Charging
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 19.2 kW | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 300 kW | 300 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 900 V | 900 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 9.9 | 10 | 7.6 |
Performance
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 783 kW | 908 kW | 760 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1050 hp | 1218 hp | 1020 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1249 Nm | 1940 Nm | 1420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.8 s | 2 s | 2.1 s |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h | 330 km/h | 322 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.3 | 8.7 | 8.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4975 mm | 5005 mm | 5021 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 2195 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1936 mm | 1990 mm | 1987 mm |
| Height | 1408 mm | 1408 mm | 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Lucid Air Sapphire | Tesla Model S Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2272 kg | 2420 kg | 2167 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 456 l | 456 l | 709 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l | 627 l | 1739 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l | 283 l | 89 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.2 | 6.1 |
