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Ford Transit Connect vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Lucid Air?

Ford Transit Connect vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Lucid Air

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Connect is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,053 £.

Air

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 1,129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 1,620 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is noticeably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries visibly more – 780 kg compared to 588 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.

from £72,900
Air

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
Ford Transit Connect
Lucid Air

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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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Ford Transit Connect
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lucid
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