Global EV Comparison: Porsche Taycan 4 vs Lucid Air Pure AWD
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General Info
The Porsche Taycan 4 (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €106200. The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4 | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2023-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €106200 | - Price Europe (New) |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 7.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Porsche Taycan 4 (2024-…).
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4 | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 660 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 559 km | 725 km |
| Range (GCC) | 453 km | 612 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 89 kWh | 94 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 82.3 kWh | 92 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.2 kWh/100 km | 15 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.5 km/kWh | 6.65 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.3 | 9.9 |
Charging
The Porsche Taycan 4 (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) maxes out at 200 kW.
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the Porsche Taycan 4 (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4 | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 19.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 270 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | - Architecture |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 8.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4 | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 358 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 480 hp |
| Motor Torque | 585 Nm | 922 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.9 | 6.4 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Porsche Taycan 4 (2024-…).
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4 | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4963 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2144 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1966 mm | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1379 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2960 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 | Porsche Taycan 4 | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2245 kg | 2246 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 407 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.9 | 5.1 |
