Global EV Comparison: Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance vs Porsche Taycan Turbo GT WP
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General Info
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €240000. 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 | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT WP |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2024 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €240000 |
| GCC Score | 8.3 | 6.9 |
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 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package (2024-…).
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT WP |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 718 km | 433 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 555 km |
| Range (GCC) | 682 km | 456 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 105 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 111 kWh | 97 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km | 21.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.14 km/kWh | 4.7 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.7 | 6.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced powertrain architecture, operating at 900 V and 800 V, respectively.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 320 kW, while the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024) maxes out at 300 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 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT WP |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 19.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 300 kW | 320 kW |
| Architecture | 900 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 9.9 | 8.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024) has more power, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT WP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 783 kW | 760 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1050 hp | 1019 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1249 Nm | 1340 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.8 s | 2.2 s |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h | 305 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package (2024-…).
The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance (2022-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT WP |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4975 mm | 4968 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 2144 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1936 mm | 1966 mm |
| Height | 1408 mm | 1378 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2900 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 | Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT WP |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Curb Weight | 2360 kg | 2295 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 456 l | 367 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5 |
