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Polestar 4 vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (544 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (53100 £ vs 72900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 4 or Lucid Air?

Polestar 4

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Lucid Air

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

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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.

Polestar 4 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53100 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Polestar 4 with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.80 kWh.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air performs distinct better – achieving 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 has a clearly edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 707 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Polestar 4 takes 3.80 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs evident better – 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: Lucid Air pulls decisively stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 1254 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Lucid Air is hardly perceptible lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2230 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers to a small extent more room – 627 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, Lucid Air distinct takes the win – 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 sits 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.

Polestar 4
Lucid Air

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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km

Polestar 4

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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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
53100 - 59900 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2230 - 2355 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
526 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4840 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
2008 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1534 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1536 L
Max trunk capacity
-
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 - 1251 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 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Lucid
Is the Polestar 4 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 4 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.