Dodge Charger vs Lucid Air

The Lucid Air is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 146 mpg combined versus 98 mpg for the Dodge Charger, a 48 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.

Across 4 measured categories, the Lucid Air leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2027

Dodge Charger

Large Cars · 85 configurations

98mpg combined (best)
All Dodge Charger specs

2022–2026

Lucid Air

Large Cars · 41 configurations

146mpg combined (best)
All Lucid Air specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricDodge ChargerLucid Air
Best combined MPG98 mpg146 mpg
Best city MPG104 mpg149 mpg
Best highway MPG91 mpg142 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$800$500
Lowest CO2 output389 g/miNot available
Engines offeredSIDI, 3.6, 5.7, 6.4Not available
TransmissionsAutomatic (A1), Automatic 8-spdAutomatic (A1)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesElectricity, Regular, PremiumElectricity
EPA classLarge CarsLarge Cars
Years covered2015–20272022–2026
Configurations on record8541

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Charger vs Air: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Dodge Charger or the Lucid Air?

The Lucid Air is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 146 mpg combined versus 98 mpg for the Dodge Charger, a 48 mpg advantage and costs about $300 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Lucid Air runs about $500 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $800 for the Dodge Charger — a difference of roughly $300 per year.

What engines do the Charger and Air offer?

Dodge Charger: SIDI, 3.6, 5.7, 6.4. Lucid Air: no engine data on record.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Dodge Charger and the Lucid Air as Large Cars, so they compete directly.

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