BMW i5 vs Lucid Air
Comparing the 2027 BMW i5 (from $67,100) with the 2025 Lucid Air (from $120,000). The i5 offers 328 miles of range while the Air offers 420 miles.
Quick Take
BMW i5 charges fastest, while Lucid Air is quickest off the line.
2027 • Sedan
Fastest Charger
- 30 min 10-80% DC fast charge
- 205 kW peak charging speed
- NACS charging port
- Up to 328 mi EPA-rated range
2025 • Sedan
Quickest 0-60
- 0-60 mph as quick as 1.89s
- Up to 1234 hp
- Up to 1430 lb-ft of torque
- 205 mph top speed
BMW i5 vs Lucid Air: Which Should You Buy?
The BMW i5 starts at $67,100, undercutting the Lucid Air ($70,900) by about $4,000.
In its longest-range configuration the Lucid Air covers up to 480 miles, 152 more than the BMW i5's maximum of 328. At a DC fast charger, the BMW i5 goes from 10-80% in about 30 minutes vs 34 for the Lucid Air.
Bottom line: pick the BMW i5 if you want the shortest charging stops, or the Lucid Air if you want the quickest acceleration.
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