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Lucid Air vs Lexus RC comparison

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

Lucid Air vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

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

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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 offers considerably 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 considerably 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 moderately 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.

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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.

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 significantly 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
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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

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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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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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Lexus RC

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

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

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

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