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CUPRA Born vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (326 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (34700 £ vs 72900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Lucid Air?

CUPRA Born

Lucid Air

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

Born

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Born has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34700 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38186 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the CUPRA Born with 14.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.90 kWh.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air performs noticeable better – achieving up to 882 km, about 288 km more than the CUPRA Born.

Air

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 has a significantly edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 925 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.60 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs noticeable better – reaching 330 km/h, while the CUPRA Born tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 130 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls significantly stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 1395 Nm difference.

Born

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, CUPRA Born is slightly lighter – 1828 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers noticeable more room – 627 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 242 L.

When it comes to payload, Lucid Air noticeable takes the win – 588 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is clearly superior overall 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.

CUPRA Born
Lucid Air

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Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km

CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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Lucid Air

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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CUPRA Born
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
34700 - 45300 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
427 - 594 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1828 - 1999 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
1809 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
431 - 452 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Lucid
What drivetrain options does the CUPRA Born have?

The CUPRA Born is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.