Global EV Comparison: Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance vs Drako Motors GTE First Edition
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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 Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2024 | 2020-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | USA | USA |
| GCC Score | 8.3 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…).
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 718 km | 402 km |
| Range (GCC) | 682 km | 382 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 111 kWh | 85.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km | 22.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.14 km/kWh | 4.47 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.7 | 5.1 |
Charging
The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024) features an advanced 900-volt architecture, whereas the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024) 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 Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) is limited to 15 kW.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 19.2 kW | 15 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 300 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 900 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) |
| Charging Score | 9.9 | 7.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) has more power, the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 2 PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 783 kW | 895 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1050 hp | 1200 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1249 Nm | 8880 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.8 s | 3 s |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h | 332 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.3 | 8.6 |
Dimensions
The Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4975 mm | 5105 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 2065 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1936 mm | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 1408 mm | 1305 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 3159 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024), but the Drako Motors GTE First Edition (2020-…) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Drako Motors GTE First Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 2360 kg | 2404 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 456 l | 200 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 |
