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VW ID.7 vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (46400 £ vs 72900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.7 or Lucid Air?

VW ID.7

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Lucid Air

You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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.

VW ID.7 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46400 £, while the Lucid Air costs 72900 £. That’s a price difference of around 26482 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the VW ID.7 with 13.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.60 kWh.

As for range, the Lucid Air performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 882 km, about 174 km more than the VW ID.7.

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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 significantly edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 911 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the VW ID.7 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs decisively better – reaching 330 km/h, while the VW ID.7 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 150 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls significantly stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 1261 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Lucid Air is barely noticeable lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2180 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers to a small extent more room – 627 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, Lucid Air distinct takes the win – 588 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lucid Air proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lucid Air is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £72,900
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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
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VW ID.7

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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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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Reviews VW ID.7

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

Reviews Lucid Air

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46400 - 54200 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2180 - 2325 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
532 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4961 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
1862 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1535 - 1536 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1586 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Lucid

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What drive types are available for the VW ID.7?

The VW ID.7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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