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Lucid Air vs Porsche Taycan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (1251 HP vs 1034 HP), boot space and price (72900 £ vs 87900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Porsche Taycan?

Lucid Air

Porsche Taycan

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 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 72900 £, while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £. That’s a price difference of around 15085 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Porsche Taycan with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.70 kWh.

As for range, the Lucid Air performs noticeable better – achieving up to 882 km, about 202 km more than the Porsche Taycan.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air has a a bit edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 1034 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Porsche Taycan takes 2.20 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs barely noticeable better – reaching 330 km/h, while the Porsche Taycan tops out at 305 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 1340 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm difference.

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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 slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Lucid Air is minimal lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2165 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers noticeable more room – 627 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan slight takes the win – 635 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Lucid Air shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • 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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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Price
87900 - 206700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Length
4962 - 4968 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Width
1966 - 1998 mm
Height
1409 mm
Height
1378 - 1381 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Power HP
408 - 1034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lucid
Brand
Porsche

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What drive types are available for the Lucid Air?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.