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Lucid Air vs Lotus Eletre comparison

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

Lucid Air vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Lucid Air

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • barely more trunk space
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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:

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 markedly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 312 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre

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 markedly 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 significantly 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 a bit 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.

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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 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 barely 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 a bit 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 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
Lucid Air
Lotus Eletre

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Dimensions and Body

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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

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
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lucid
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Lotus
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