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Lexus RZ vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Lucid Air?

Lexus RZ vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Lexus RZ

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

Lucid Air

  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RZ

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lexus RZ is clearly cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,915 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is slightly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.7 kWh/100km for the Lexus RZ. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers markedly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 323 km more than the Lexus RZ.

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 843 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 Lexus RZ takes 4.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 1,402 Nm more.

RZ

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 terms of curb weight, Lexus RZ is very slightly lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries only slightly more – 588 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 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.

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 RZ
Lucid Air

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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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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 RZ
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 559 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
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 540 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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Lucid
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