Global EV Comparison: Tesla Roadster 2025 vs Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance
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General Info
Although the Tesla Roadster 2025 has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. The Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (2021-2022) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 is a Roadster, whereas the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (2021-2022) is a Sedan.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2021-2022 |
| Current Status | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | USA |
| Body Style | Roadster | Sedan |
| Market Availability | USA | USA |
| GCC Score | 7.5 | 8.4 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Tesla Roadster 2025 offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (2021-2022).
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 998 km | 758 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 861 km |
| Range (GCC) | 948 km | 724 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 200 kWh | 120 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 190 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20 kWh/100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.99 km/kWh | 6.14 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.6 | 9.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced powertrain architecture, operating at 800 V and 900 V, respectively.
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (2021-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 300 kW, while the Tesla Roadster 2025 maxes out at 250 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 300 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 900 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 9.5 | 10 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 1000 kW | 828 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1341 hp | 1110 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1500 Nm | 1390 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1 s | 2.7 s |
| Top Speed | 410 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.8 | 8.3 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (2021-2022) is longer and taller, but the Tesla Roadster 2025 is wider.
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (2021-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4200 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 2000 mm | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1200 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2800 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (2021-2022), but the Tesla Roadster 2025 doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2000 kg | 2396 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 150 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 2.5 | 5.1 |
