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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Lucid Air?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately lighter

Lucid Air

  • substantially more power

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Primastar Transporter

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.

Nissan Primastar Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,383 £.

Air

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 1,081 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is significantly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Nissan Primastar Transporter tops out at 178 km/h. The difference is around 152 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 1,560 Nm more.

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: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is moderately lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries clearly more – 1,173 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 585 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
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
Nissan Primastar Transporter
Lucid Air

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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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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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Nissan Primastar Transporter
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 48,500 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
178 - 206 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,971 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 8,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,173 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 178 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lucid
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