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Lucid Air vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs ), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Tesla Roadster?

Lucid Air vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Lucid Air

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Tesla Roadster

  • moderately more electric range

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lucid Air is considerably cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 111,428 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers moderately more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 118 km more than the Lucid Air.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 627 L.

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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 accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Tesla Roadster takes 2.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Roadster is a bit faster – reaching 402 km/h, while the Lucid Air tops out at 330 km/h. The difference is around 72 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 1,940 Nm. That’s about 8,060 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is decisively ahead 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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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
184,300 £
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
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
1,000 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
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
-
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
-
Height
1,409 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
-

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
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lucid
Brand
Tesla
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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