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Lotus Eletre vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Lucid Air?

Lotus Eletre vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • very slightly more trunk space
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Lucid Air

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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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

Eletre

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lucid Air is somewhat cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,848 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 9.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 312 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

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 visibly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 918 HP. That’s roughly 333 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 Lotus Eletre takes 3 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is moderately faster – 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: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 955 Nm more.

Eletre

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, Lucid Air is noticeably lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers very slightly more boot space – 688 L compared to 627 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries slightly more – 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 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
Lotus Eletre
Lucid Air

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Dimensions and Body

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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
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
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
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
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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 - 1,251 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 - 1,940 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
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Lucid
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