Porsche Taycan Turbo S vs Lucid Air Sapphire
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General Info
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €250000. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €80000 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2024 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €250000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €80000 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 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 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024).
| Property | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 357 km | 687 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 468 km | 700 km |
| Range (GCC) | 378 km | 624 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 93.4 kWh | 120 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 83.7 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 22.1 kWh/100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.52 km/kWh | 5.29 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.3 | 8.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced powertrain architecture, operating at 800 V and 900 V, respectively.
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 300 kW, while the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) maxes out at 268 kW.
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 268 kW | 300 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8 | 10 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 560 kW | 908 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 751 hp | 1218 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1050 Nm | 1940 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.8 s | 2 s |
| Top Speed | 260 km/h | 330 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7.9 | 8.7 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024).
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4963 mm | 5005 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2144 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1966 mm | 1990 mm |
| Height | 1378 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 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 | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2370 kg | 2420 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 366 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.9 | 5.2 |
