Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Lucid Air Touring
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General Info
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €99000. The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €23650 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2018-2024 | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany, USA | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €99000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €23650 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 7.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2024).
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 507 km | 661 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 567 km | 725 km |
| Range (GCC) | 489 km | 609 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 94 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 76 kWh | 92 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 15.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.43 km/kWh | 6.62 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.7 | 9.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 250 kW.
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | - Architecture |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.3 | 9.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) has more power, the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2024) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 377 kW | 462 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 506 hp | 620 hp |
| Motor Torque | 660 Nm | 1200 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3 s | 3.6 s |
| Top Speed | 261 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 7.6 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) is longer and wider, but the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2024) is taller.
The Lucid Air Touring (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4695 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2088 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1850 mm | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2875 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2024) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1847 kg | 2263 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 561 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1235 l | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 88 l | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.7 | 5.1 |
