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Lotus Eletre vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (918 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (85700 £ vs 72900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Lucid Air?

Lotus Eletre

Lucid Air

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

Eletre

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lucid Air has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 72900 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12848 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s decisively more efficient than the Lotus Eletre with 22.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 9.50 kWh.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air performs distinct better – achieving up to 882 km, about 312 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

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 has a noticeable edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 918 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Lotus Eletre takes 3 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs a bit better – reaching 330 km/h, while the Lotus Eletre tops out at 265 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls decisively stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 955 Nm difference.

Eletre

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Lucid Air is distinct lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2565 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers hardly perceptible more room – 688 L compared to 627 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, Lucid Air to a small extent takes the win – 588 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 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.

Lotus Eletre
Lucid Air

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Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km

Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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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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Lotus Eletre
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
85700 - 138000 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2565 - 2745 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5103 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
2060 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1630 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Lucid
Is the Lotus Eletre offered with different drivetrains?

The Lotus Eletre is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.