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Lucid Air vs Alpine A290 comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Alpine A290?

Lucid Air vs Alpine A290: Key differences

Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Alpine A290 is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,686 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is visibly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 502 km more than the Alpine A290.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 1,033 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 Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1,640 Nm more.

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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, Alpine A290 is clearly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 516 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers significantly more boot space – 627 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 301 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries clearly more – 588 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 192 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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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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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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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Alpine A290

The Alpine A290 brings Alpine's racing-bred spirit to the road with taut handling, razor-sharp steering and a compact, cheeky silhouette that's impossible to ignore. It's a car for drivers who want pure fun rather than family practicality — a playful, stylish pocket rocket that makes every back road feel like a racetrack and hands out smiles with the key.

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Reviews Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Emin Molu
17 Apr 2026, 21:05:51

excellent handling, excellent damping, excellent noise supression, excellent design.fantastic fun to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
396 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lucid
Brand
Alpine
Is the Lucid Air offered with different drivetrains?

The Lucid Air is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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