Global EV Comparison: Lucid Air Grand Touring vs Tesla Model S Performance
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General Info
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €129000. The Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €42950 on the used car market.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) is a Sedan, whereas the Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) is a Liftback.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Tesla Model S Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2019-2020 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, Saudi Arabia | Netherlands, USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €129000 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €119889 | €42950 |
| GCC Score | 8.1 | 7.5 |
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 Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020).
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Tesla Model S Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 824 km | 560 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 882 km | 593 km |
| Range (GCC) | 746 km | 518 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 114 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 111 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km | 18.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.72 km/kWh | 5.45 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 10 | 8.2 |
Charging
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) features an advanced 900-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 300 kW, while the Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) maxes out at 200 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 Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) is limited to 16.5 kW.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Tesla Model S Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 16.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 300 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 900 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Charging Score | 10 | 7.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) has more power, the Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Tesla Model S Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 611 kW | 580 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 819 hp | 778 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1200 Nm | 1140 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 s | 2.7 s |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h | 261 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.1 | 8 |
Dimensions
The Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Lucid Air Grand Touring | Tesla Model S Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4975 mm | 4970 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1936 mm | 1964 mm |
| Height | 1408 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model S Performance (2019-2020) 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 | Tesla Model S Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2360 kg | 2316 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 456 l | 745 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l | 1645 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l | 60 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.5 |
