Global EV Comparison: Drako Motors GTE First Edition vs Lucid Air Dream Edition Range
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General Info
While the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in Europe. The Lucid Air Dream Edition Range (2021-2022) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Drako Motors GTE First Edition | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-… | 2021-2022 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | USA | USA |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 8.4 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Range (2021-2022) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…).
| Property | Drako Motors GTE First Edition | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 402 km | 837 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 883 km |
| Range (GCC) | 382 km | 764 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 90 kWh | 120 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 85.5 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 22.4 kWh/100 km | 15.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.47 km/kWh | 6.47 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.1 | 10 |
Charging
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Range (2021-2022) features an advanced 900-volt architecture, whereas the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Range (2021-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 300 kW, while the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Range (2021-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) is limited to 15 kW.
| Property | Drako Motors GTE First Edition | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 15 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 300 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.1 | 10 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) has more power, the Lucid Air Dream Edition Range (2021-2022) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Drako Motors GTE First Edition | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 895 kW | 696 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1200 hp | 933 hp |
| Motor Torque | 8880 Nm | 1390 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3 s | 2.9 s |
| Top Speed | 332 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.6 | 8.3 |
Dimensions
The Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Drako Motors GTE First Edition | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5105 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2065 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1305 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3159 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Dream Edition Range (2021-2022), but the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Drako Motors GTE First Edition | Lucid Air Dream Edition Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2404 kg | 2396 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 200 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.9 | 5.1 |
