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Compare Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S Plaid

Lucid Air
2023 Lucid Air
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$82,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.4
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Tesla Model S Plaid
2023 Tesla Model S Plaid
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$89,990
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.4
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Overview

Engine
Electric
Engine
Electric
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 119 MPGE
Hwy: 112 MPGE
Range
406 miles
Range
396 miles
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
16.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
61.4 ft³

Photos

Lucid Air
2022-2023 Lucid Air Rearward Vision
2022-2023 Lucid Air Central Console
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2021-2023 Tesla Model S Plaid Rear View Driving
2021-2023 Tesla Model S Plaid Central Control Panel
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
480 hp
1020 hp
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
5,203 lbs
4,766 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
N/A
116 MPGE
City
N/A
119 MPGE
Highway
N/A
112 MPGE

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range
406 miles
396 miles
Battery Size
N/A
100 kWh
Charge Time
N/A
15 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V, 0.75 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.9 in
197.7 in
Height
55.4 in
56.3 in
Max Width
76.3 in
78.2 in
Front Width
65.5 in
66.5 in
Rear Width
66.5 in
66.5 in
Wheelbase
116.5 in
116.5 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
4.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
45.4 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.5 in
39.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.3 in
58.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
54.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.4 in
35.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.3 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.5 in
55.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
50.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
16.1 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
25 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
61.4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39 ft
40.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8"
19" x 9.5"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8"
19" x 10.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45YR19
P255/45WR19
Rear Tire
P245/45YR19
P285/40WR19

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Infinite Black
  • Stellar White
Pearl White Multi-Coat

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Cosmos Silver
  • Quantum Gray
  • Zenith Red
  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Midnight Silver Metallic
  • Solid Black
  • Red Multi-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

  • Lucid Black & Graphite, PurLuxe Leather Alternative Seat Trim
  • Black, Premium Seat Trim
  • Black/White, Premium Seat Trim
  • Cream, Premium Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
10 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
8 Years / Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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