Global EV Comparison: Porsche Taycan 4S Plus vs Lucid Air Touring
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) has a starting price of €126422, while the Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) is not sold in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | USA, Saudi Arabia |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €126422 | - Price Europe (New) |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 8.1 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 475 km | 694 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 642 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 497 km | 659 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 105 kWh | 94 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 97 kWh | 92 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.5 kWh/100 km | 14 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.12 km/kWh | 7.16 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.5 | 10 |
Charging
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 320 kW, while the Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) maxes out at 250 kW.
The Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 320 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | - Architecture |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8.2 | 9.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 440 kW | 462 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 590 hp | 620 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 1200 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.6 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.9 | 7.6 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2024-…).
The Lucid Air Touring (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4S Plus | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2325 kg | 2262 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 |
