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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Lucid Air?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

IONIQ 6

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.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,815 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is barely more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 13.4 kWh/100km for the Hyundai IONIQ 6. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers markedly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 202 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 6.

Air

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 650 HP. That’s roughly 601 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 takes 3.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 1,170 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

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, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is only slightly lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries markedly more – 588 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 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
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Reviews Hyundai IONIQ 6

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Lucid Air

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Reviews Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
487 - 680 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lucid
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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