Lucid Air vs Tesla Model 3
The Lucid Air leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
Sedan
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD (19 inch wheels)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026
97/100#1 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026
77/100#17 of 80 · Everyday
Tesla Model 3 is cheaper by $28,410
Who's ahead - and by how much?
AirLucid AirModel 3Tesla Model 3
- Range (EPA)version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 20%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.1 cu ft· 48%
- Power- best on this row+417 kW· 215%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.9 s faster· 39%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 7%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lucid Air | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model 3 (RWD, China) · name as listed in Chinese |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Lucid Air Grand Touring 2025 | version: Long Range, RWD |
| Battery (gross) | version: Sapphire | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lucid Air if
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Lucid AirTesla Model 3
Range
10099Charging
10058Performance
10070Practicality
8762
How much is each in the US?
Lucid Air
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 11, 2026 - Price checked Aug 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
lucidmotors.com- Pure
- $70,900
- 2027 Touring
- $79,900
- Grand Touring
- $114,900
- Sapphire
- $249,000
Tesla Model 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026 - Price checked Jun 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Lucid Air
- 512 miEPAversion: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
- Tesla Model 3
- 363 miEPA
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Lucid Air
- Tesla Model 3
- version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lucid Air
- Lucid Air
- Tesla Model 3
- 250 kW
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- Lucid Air
- Tesla Model 3
- Ahead by
- $28,410
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 32 sources
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