Global EV Comparison: Lucid Air Pure RWD vs BMW i7 eDrive50
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) has a starting price of €85000, compared to the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…), which starts at €115700.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure RWD | BMW i7 eDrive50 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, Saudi Arabia | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €85000 | €115700 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €88950 |
| GCC Score | 7.4 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure RWD | BMW i7 eDrive50 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 674 km | 517 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 747 km | 611 km |
| Range (GCC) | 637 km | 509 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 94 kWh | 105.7 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 92 kWh | 101.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.4 kWh/100 km | 20 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.92 km/kWh | 5 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 10 | 7.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 200 kW.
The Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure RWD | BMW i7 eDrive50 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | - Architecture | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8.9 | 7.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Although the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) has more power, the Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure RWD | BMW i7 eDrive50 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 321 kW | 335 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 430 hp | 449 hp |
| Motor Torque | 550 Nm | 650 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 s | 5.5 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 5.7 |
Dimensions
The BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…).
The BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure RWD | BMW i7 eDrive50 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4975 mm | 5391 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 2192 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1936 mm | 1950 mm |
| Height | 1408 mm | 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 3215 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Pure RWD (2022-…), but the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure RWD | BMW i7 eDrive50 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2070 kg | 2595 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 456 l | 500 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l | 500 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.7 |
