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Lucid Air vs Nissan Leaf comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Nissan Leaf?

Lucid Air vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences

Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Nissan Leaf

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Leaf is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,043 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is barely more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 13.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Leaf. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers markedly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 258 km more than the Nissan Leaf.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 1,034 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 7.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 355 Nm. That’s about 1,585 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, Nissan Leaf is somewhat lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 206 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 437 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries markedly more – 588 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 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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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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Mir
12 Mar 2026, 21:05:00

The author of this comparison probably doesn't read what they're writing. Almost 100 Nm is a small difference? XD And by the way, the Leaf is listed at 6.9 s to the first 100 km/h while the rival is over 8 s — that's not a small difference… it's a shame to read this comparison with so many mistakes; better to take a drive and judge for yourself.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
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
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
436 - 624 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
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
437 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,810 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
441 - 444 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
176 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
345 - 355 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
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lucid
Brand
Nissan
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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