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Volvo EX40 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX40 or Lucid Air?

Volvo EX40 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Volvo EX40

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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Lucid Air

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EX40

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo EX40 is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,609 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers visibly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 306 km more than the Volvo EX40.

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 considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 809 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 Volvo EX40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 1,270 Nm more.

EX40

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EX40 is marginally lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers visibly more boot space – 627 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 217 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries moderately more – 588 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 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
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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
Volvo EX40
Lucid Air

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Volvo EX40

The Volvo EX40 wraps Scandinavian calm and clever practicality into a compact electric package that feels both premium and refreshingly uncomplicated. It's the grown-up answer to flashier rivals — a safe, comfy, and city-friendly EV with thoughtful tech that makes everyday driving quietly satisfying.

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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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Volvo EX40
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,200 - 58,200 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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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
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 480 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Lucid
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