Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S: Specs Compared
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The Lucid Air is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 146 mpg combined versus 124 mpg for the Tesla Model S, a 22 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Lucid Air leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lucid Air | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 146 mpg ✓ | 124 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 149 mpg ✓ | 132 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 142 mpg ✓ | 116 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $500 ✓ | $600 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2022–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 41 | 62 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S dimensions and size
The Lucid Air is 0.4 inches longer than the Tesla Model S, and 233.7 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Lucid Air (2026) | Tesla Model S (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.1 in | 195.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 76.4 in | 77.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | identical |
| Curb weight | 5,203 lbs | 4,969 lbs | 234 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Lucid Air burns about $500 of fuel annually against $600 for the Tesla Model S. That $100 yearly gap compounds to roughly $500 over five years and $800 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City and highway economy: the Lucid Air leads in both cycles — 149 mpg city and 142 mpg highway against 132 and 116 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Drivetrain and class: the Lucid Air is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, the Tesla Model S with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Large Cars and Large Cars respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Air vs Model S: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lucid Air or the Tesla Model S?
The Lucid Air is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 146 mpg combined versus 124 mpg for the Tesla Model S, a 22 mpg advantage and costs about $100 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 $600 for the Tesla Model S — a difference of roughly $100 per year.
What engines do the Air and Model S offer?
Lucid Air: no engine data on record. Tesla Model S: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Lucid Air and the Tesla Model S as Large Cars, so they compete directly.
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