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NIO ET7 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET7 or Lucid Air?

NIO ET7 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

NIO ET7

  • visibly cheaper
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Lucid Air

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

ET7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

NIO ET7 is visibly cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,943 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 298 km more than the NIO ET7.

Air

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 clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 598 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the NIO ET7 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is clearly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the NIO ET7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 130 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 1,090 Nm more.

ET7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is slightly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 364 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers significantly more boot space – 627 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 264 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries visibly more – 588 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 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
Air

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
NIO ET7
Lucid Air

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Dimensions and Body

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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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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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NIO ET7
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
363 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5,101 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 466 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Lucid
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