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GWM ORA 03 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Lucid Air?

GWM ORA 03 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

Lucid Air

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

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

ORA 03

Costs and Efficiency:

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

GWM ORA 03 is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the GWM ORA 03. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers significantly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 462 km more than the GWM ORA 03.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 1,080 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 1,690 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is noticeably lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers significantly more boot space – 627 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 399 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries clearly more – 588 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 233 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
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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
GWM ORA 03
Lucid Air

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GWM ORA 03

The ORA 03 is a cheeky, design-led electric compact that pairs bold looks with a surprisingly practical interior, giving buyers a fresh alternative to the usual sober choices. It’s easy to live with day-to-day thanks to clever packaging, modern tech and city-friendly manners, so shoppers after an affordable EV with personality should put the ORA 03 on their shortlist.

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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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GWM ORA 03
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
315 - 355 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
171 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

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