Head to head
Tesla Model S vs Lucid Air
The Tesla Model S and the Lucid Air Touring are two of the most cross-shopped electric sedan choices on the market. The Model S (2026) starts at $118,866 with 366 mi of range and a 95 kWh pack; the Air Touring (2025) starts at $107,700 with 373 mi and a 96 kWh pack.
The price gap of $11,166 is the single biggest practical difference between them. On range, Lucid Air Touring holds a 2% advantage. The comparison below is generated from Eldrivo's verified specification database and updates whenever the underlying figures change — price in USD, EPA-style range, battery capacity, DC charging peak, 0–60 mph acceleration and Euro NCAP safety scores, side by side.
Category by category
Who wins where
Lucid Air Touring travels 373 mi against 366 mi for Tesla Model S — roughly 2% further per charge.
Lucid Air Touring starts at $107,700, undercutting Tesla Model S at $118,866 by $11,166.
Tesla Model S reaches 60 mph in 3.2s versus 3.6s for Lucid Air Touring, helped by 685 hp.
Tesla Model S peaks at 250 kW on a DC fast charger against 250 kW for Lucid Air Touring, adding 10–80% in about 30 minutes.
Lucid Air Touring uses 160 Wh per mile compared with 161 Wh for Tesla Model S, which translates directly into lower charging costs.
Technical data
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Tesla Model S | Lucid Air Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $118,866 | $107,700 |
| Range | 366 mi | 373 mi |
| Battery | 95 kWh | 96 kWh |
| 0-60 mph | 3.2s | 3.6s |
| Power | 685 hp | 628 hp |
| DC charging peak | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 30 min | 27 min |
| Efficiency | 161 Wh/mi | 160 Wh/mi |
| Body type | sedan | sedan |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Towing | 1,600 lbs | N/A |
| Euro NCAP | Not tested | Not tested |
The short answer
Which one should you buy?
Choose the Lucid Air Touring if…
- you want the lower entry price
- long-distance range matters most
- you want the lowest running cost per mile
Common questions
Tesla Model S vs Lucid Air: FAQ
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