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BMW i4 vs Lucid Air

Comparing the 2026 BMW i4 (from $57,900) with the 2025 Lucid Air (from $120,000). The i4 offers 300 miles of range while the Air offers 420 miles.

Quick Take

BMW i4 hauls the most gear, while Lucid Air goes the distance.

BMW i4

2026Sedan

BMW i4

Most Cargo Space

  • 45.6 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 188.5" long
Lucid Air

2025Sedan

Lucid Air

Longest Range

  • Up to 480 mi EPA-rated range
  • 118 kWh battery
  • 34 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Price
$57,900 - $62,300
$70,900 - $249,000
Range
287-318 miles
420-480 miles
Horsepower
335-396 hp
430-1234 hp
0-60 mph
4.9-5.5 sec
1.89-4.5 sec
Battery Size
84.3 kWh
88-118 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
118-124 mph
124-205 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
31 min (10-80%)
34 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
8.5 hrs (0-100%)
5 hrs (0-100%)
Length
188.5"
195.9"
Width
72.9"
76.2"
Height
57"
55.4"
Cargo Capacity
45.6 cu ft
16.1 cu ft

BMW i4 vs Lucid Air: Which Should You Buy?

The BMW i4 starts at $57,900, undercutting the Lucid Air ($70,900) by about $13,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Lucid Air covers up to 480 miles, 162 more than the BMW i4's maximum of 318. At a DC fast charger, the BMW i4 goes from 10-80% in about 31 minutes vs 34 for the Lucid Air.

The BMW i4 offers 45.6 cu ft of cargo space vs 16.1 for the Lucid Air. The BMW i4 is also 7 inches shorter than the Lucid Air, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the BMW i4 if cargo space is king, or the Lucid Air if you want the longest range.

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