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Lucid Air vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Polestar 3?

Lucid Air vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Lucid Air

  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

Polestar 3

  • barely cheaper

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.

Polestar 3 is barely cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,495 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is visibly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 17.6 kWh/100km for the Polestar 3. That’s a difference of about 4.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers slightly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 176 km more than the Polestar 3.

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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 517 HP. That’s roughly 734 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 Polestar 3 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is clearly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Polestar 3 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 910 Nm. That’s about 1,030 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, Lucid Air is visibly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers markedly more boot space – 627 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries moderately more – 588 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 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
Lucid Air
Polestar 3

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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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Polestar 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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Lucid Air
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
285 - 496 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

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