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Tesla Roadster vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance ( vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (184,300 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Roadster or Lucid Air?

Tesla Roadster vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Tesla Roadster

  • somewhat more electric range
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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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

Roadster

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.

Lucid Air is substantially cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 111,428 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 118 km more than the Lucid Air.

Air

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: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers substantially more boot space – 627 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 627 L.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Tesla Roadster takes 2.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Roadster is somewhat faster – reaching 402 km/h, while the Lucid Air tops out at 330 km/h. The difference is around 72 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 1,940 Nm. That’s about 8,060 Nm more.

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
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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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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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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Tesla Roadster
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
184,300 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
1,000 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 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
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
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
-
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
402 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
10,000 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Lucid
Is the Tesla Roadster offered with different drivetrains?

The Tesla Roadster is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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