Global EV Comparison: Lucid Air Grand Touring vs Audi e-tron GT S
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) has a starting price of €129000, compared to the Audi e-tron GT S (2024-…), which starts at €126000.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Audi e-tron GT S |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, Saudi Arabia | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €129000 | €126000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €119889 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 8.1 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron GT S (2024-…).
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Audi e-tron GT S |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 824 km | 483 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 882 km | 609 km |
| Range (GCC) | 746 km | 495 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 105 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 111 kWh | 97 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km | 19.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.72 km/kWh | 5.1 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 10 | 7.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced powertrain architecture, operating at 900 V and 800 V, respectively.
The Audi e-tron GT S (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 320 kW, while the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) maxes out at 300 kW.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi e-tron GT S (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Audi e-tron GT S |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 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 | 10 | 8.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Audi e-tron GT S |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 611 kW | 500 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 819 hp | 671 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1200 Nm | 740 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 s | 3.4 s |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.1 | 7.2 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) and Audi e-tron GT S (2024-…) are about the same size.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Audi e-tron GT S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4975 mm | 5004 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 2158 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1936 mm | 1964 mm |
| Height | 1408 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) 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 | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Audi e-tron GT S |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 2360 kg | 2385 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 456 l | 405 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l | 405 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l | 77 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.1 |
