Global EV Comparison: Lucid Air Grand Touring vs Porsche Taycan 4S Plus
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General Info
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €129000. The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €62556 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2020-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, Saudi Arabia | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €129000 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €119889 | €62556 |
| GCC Score | 8.1 | 6.4 |
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 Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024).
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 824 km | 378 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 882 km | 512 km |
| Range (GCC) | 746 km | 394 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 93.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 111 kWh | 83.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km | 21.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.72 km/kWh | 4.71 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 10 | 5.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced powertrain architecture, operating at 900 V and 800 V, respectively.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 300 kW, while the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) maxes out at 268 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 Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 300 kW | 268 kW |
| Architecture | 900 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 10 | 7.9 |
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 | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 611 kW | 420 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 819 hp | 563 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1200 Nm | 650 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 s | 4 s |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.1 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024).
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4975 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 2144 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1936 mm | 1966 mm |
| Height | 1408 mm | 1379 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 | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2360 kg | 2295 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 456 l | 407 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 | 4.9 |
