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Lexus RC vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Lucid Air?

Lexus RC vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • noticeably lighter
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Lucid Air

  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lucid Air is a bit cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,471 £.

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 substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 787 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 Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is slightly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Lexus RC tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 1,420 Nm more.

RC

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is noticeably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries only slightly more – 588 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is far ahead 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.

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
Lexus RC
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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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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Lexus RC
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Lucid
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