Global EV Comparison: Lucid Air Sapphire vs Air Grand Touring
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) has a starting price of €250000, compared to the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...), which starts at €129000.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, Saudi Arabia | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €250000 | €129000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €119889 |
| GCC Score | 8 | 8.1 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 687 km | 824 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 700 km | 882 km |
| Range (GCC) | 624 km | 746 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 120 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 118 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.29 km/kWh | 6.72 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.7 | 10 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced 900-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 300 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW.
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 300 kW | 300 kW |
| Architecture | 900 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 10 | 10 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 908 kW | 611 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1218 hp | 819 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1940 Nm | 1200 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2 s | 3.2 s |
| Top Speed | 330 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.7 | 8.1 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the Lucid Air Grand Touring (2022-...).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Lucid Air Sapphire | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5005 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1990 mm | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1408 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are 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 Sapphire | Lucid Air Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2420 kg | 2360 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 456 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.1 |
