Lucid Air Sapphire vs Drako Motors GTE First Edition
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) has a starting price of €250000, while the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) is not sold in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2020-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, Saudi Arabia | USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Available in the USA | Yes | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €250000 | - Price Europe (New) |
| GCC Score | 8.2 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…).
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 687 km | 402 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 700 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 624 km | 382 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 120 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 118 kWh | 85.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km | 22.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.29 km/kWh | 4.47 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.8 | 5.2 |
Charging
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 15 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 300 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 900 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) |
| Charging Score | 10 | 7.1 |
Performance
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | 4 motors: 2 PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 908 kW | 895 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1218 hp | 1200 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1940 Nm | 8880 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2 s | 3 s |
| Top Speed | 330 km/h | 332 km/h |
| Performance Score | 9.7 | 9.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5005 mm | 5105 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 2065 mm |
| Height | 1408 mm | 1305 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 3159 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 2420 kg | 2404 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 456 l | 200 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.2 | 4.9 |
