BMW i5 vs Lucid Air
Comparing the 2026 BMW i5 (from $65,900) with the 2025 Lucid Air (from $120,000). The i5 offers 278 miles of range while the Air offers 420 miles.
Quick Take
Lucid Air goes the distance.
Price
$65,900 - $70,100
$70,900 - $249,000
Range
278-310 miles
420-480 miles
Horsepower
335-389 hp
430-1234 hp
0-60 mph
5.2-5.7 sec
1.89-4.5 sec
Battery Size
84.4 kWh
88-118 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
120 mph
124-205 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
Unknown
Unknown
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
Unknown
Length
199.2"
195.9"
Width
74.8"
76.2"
Height
59.6"
55.4"
Cargo Capacity
17.3 cu ft
16.1 cu ft
BMW i5 vs Lucid Air: Which Should You Buy?
The BMW i5 starts at $65,900, undercutting the Lucid Air ($70,900) by about $5,000.
In its longest-range configuration the Lucid Air covers up to 480 miles, 170 more than the BMW i5's maximum of 310.
Bottom line: the Lucid Air is the pick if you want the longest range; otherwise the BMW i5 runs it close across the board.
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