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Lucid Air vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Volvo EC40?

Lucid Air vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly 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.

Volvo EC40 is substantially cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,323 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers visibly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 297 km more than the Volvo EC40.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 809 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 Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 1,270 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, Volvo EC40 is only slightly lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers markedly more boot space – 627 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 223 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries clearly more – 588 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 kg.

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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Reviews Lucid Air

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

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Reviews Volvo EC40

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
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
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
-
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
395 - 435 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 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lucid
Brand
Volvo
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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