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Alpine A290 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Lucid Air?

Alpine A290 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Alpine A290

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter

Lucid Air

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A290

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Alpine A290 is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,686 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is markedly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers substantially more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 502 km more than the Alpine A290.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 1,033 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is substantially faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 160 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1,640 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is visibly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 516 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers substantially more boot space – 627 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 301 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries clearly more – 588 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 192 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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Alpine A290

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The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
396 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Lucid
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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