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Polestar 4 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 4 or Lucid Air?

Polestar 4 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Polestar 4

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
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Lucid Air

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • a bit 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

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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.

Polestar 4 is markedly cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 262 km more than the Polestar 4.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 707 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Polestar 4 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is noticeably faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Polestar 4 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 130 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 1,254 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is only slightly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers a bit more boot space – 627 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries clearly more – 588 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is far ahead overall 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
Polestar 4
Lucid Air

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Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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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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Polestar 4
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
526 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4,840 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
455 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Lucid
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