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Lucid Air vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Lucid Air vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • 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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 161,143 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers considerably more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 849 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

Supercar Series Roadster

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 considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 700 HP. That’s roughly 551 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 McLaren Supercar Series Roadster takes 3 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 720 Nm. That’s about 1,220 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.

Seats: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is noticeably lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 510 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

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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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
-
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Lucid
Brand
McLaren
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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