Global EV Comparison: Lucid Air Pure AWD vs Honda Clarity Electric
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General Info
Both vehicles have been discontinued and were never available for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Honda Clarity Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-2024 | 2017-2019 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Japan |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | USA | USA |
| GCC Score | 7.6 | 4.2 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019).
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Honda Clarity Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 660 km | 143 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 725 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 612 km | 136 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 94 kWh | 25.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 92 kWh | 24.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15 kWh/100 km | 17.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.65 km/kWh | 5.62 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 10 | 4.6 |
Charging
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) maxes out at 50 kW.
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Honda Clarity Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 19.2 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 50 kW |
| Architecture | - Architecture | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 8.7 | 3.4 |
Performance
The Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) is front-wheel drive, while the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Honda Clarity Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 358 kW | 120 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 480 hp | 161 hp |
| Motor Torque | 922 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 s | 9.6 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 161 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.4 | 3 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Honda Clarity Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4975 mm | 4895 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 1877 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1936 mm | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 1408 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2751 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024), but the Honda Clarity Electric (2017-2019) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Lucid Air Pure AWD | Honda Clarity Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2246 kg | 1825 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 456 l | 405 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 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
