Tesla Model S Plaid vs Lucid Air Sapphire
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 and can be purchased new. The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) has a starting price of €109990, compared to the Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…), which starts at €250000.
The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is a Liftback, whereas the Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) is a Sedan.
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan |
| Available in the USA | Yes | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €109990 | €250000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €83500 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 8 | 8.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 578 km | 687 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 600 km | 700 km |
| Range (GCC) | 530 km | 624 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 120 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.58 km/kWh | 5.29 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.6 | 8.8 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 300 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 10 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | 3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 760 kW | 908 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1019 hp | 1218 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1420 Nm | 1940 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1 s | 2 s |
| Top Speed | 322 km/h | 330 km/h |
| Performance Score | 9.5 | 9.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5021 mm | 5005 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2195 mm |
| Height | 1431 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Lucid Air Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2167 kg | 2420 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 709 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1739 l | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 89 l | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.2 | 5.2 |
