Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S
Comparing the 2025 Lucid Air (from $120,000) with the 2025 Tesla Model S (from $94,990). The Air offers 420 miles of range while the Model S offers 410 miles.
Quick Take
Lucid Air wins on price.
Lucid Air
2025 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $70,900
- About $148 per mile of range
- Up to 480 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$70,900 - $249,000
$94,990 - $109,990
Range
420-480 miles
368-410 miles
Horsepower
430-1234 hp
670-1020 hp
0-60 mph
1.89-4.5 sec
1.99-3.1 sec
Battery Size
88-118 kWh
100 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
124-205 mph
149-200 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
Unknown
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
12 hrs (0-100%)
Length
195.9"
196"
Width
76.2"
77.3"
Height
55.4"
56.9"
Cargo Capacity
16.1 cu ft
Unknown
Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S: Which Should You Buy?
The Lucid Air starts at $70,900, undercutting the Tesla Model S ($94,990) by about $24,000.
In its longest-range configuration the Lucid Air covers up to 480 miles, 70 more than the Tesla Model S's maximum of 410.
Bottom line: the Lucid Air is the pick if you want the most for your money; otherwise the Tesla Model S runs it close across the board.
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