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Lucid Air vs Volkswagen ID.7

The Lucid Air leads on fast-charge peak and 0⁠–⁠62 mph.

Lucid Air

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
Volkswagen ID.7

Sedan

ID.7 Pro S

1 of 5 versions

from €54,505

checked Aug 14, 2026 · volkswagen.de

84/100#23 of 281 · Everyday

Who's ahead - and by how much?

AirLucid AirID.7Volkswagen ID.7
  • Range
    512 miEPAversion: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
    441 miWLTP

    Different test cycles - not compared.

  • Fast-charge peak
    - best on this row
    199 kW
    +101 kW· 51%
  • 0⁠–⁠62 mphlower is better
    3.6 s - best on this row
    6.6 s
    3 s quicker· 45%
  • Cargo space
    22.1 cu ft - best on this row
    18.8 cu ft
    +3.3 cu ft· 18%
  • Power
    - best on this row
    210 kW
    +401 kW· 191%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    26.4 kWh/100 miEPA
    21.9 kWh/100 miWLTP - best on this row
    4.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 17%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecLucid AirVolkswagen ID.7
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)512 miversion: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheelsno data
Range (WLTP)no data441 mi
Efficiency lower is better26.4 kWh/100 miEPA21.9 kWh/100 miWLTP - best on this row
Batteryversion: Lucid Air Grand Touring 202586 kWh
Battery (gross)version: Sapphireno data
Charging
Fast-charge peak - best on this row199 kW
10–80% charge lower is better26 / 28 min
Full charge at 240 V lower is better13 h9 h - best on this row
AC charging - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better3.6 s - best on this row6.6 s
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterno data
Power - best on this row210 kW
Torque - best on this row
Top speed - best on this row112 mph
DriveAWDRWD
Space and size
Cargo space22.1 cu ft - best on this row18.8 cu ft
Front trunk10 cu ftno data
Seats5
Length195.9 in195.3 in
Width86.5 in73.3 in
Height60.5 in
Wheelbase116.5 in117 in
Ground clearance
Weight5,009 lb4,910 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty
Cell chemistryNMC
Equipment
Heat pumpStandardOptional

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Lucid AirVolkswagen ID.7
  • Range

    100- Different test cycles - not compared.100
  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

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checked Aug 11, 2026 - Price checked Aug 11, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Prices in 2 markets

Volkswagen ID.7

No US price yet

from €54,505

checked Aug 14, 2026 · volkswagen.de

Prices in 1 market
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range

Lucid Air
512 miEPAversion: Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels
Volkswagen ID.7
441 miWLTP
Ahead by
Different tests

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

Lucid Air
Volkswagen ID.7
26 / 28 mincontested: sources disagree

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Lucid Air
Lucid Air
Volkswagen ID.7
199 kW
Ahead by
101 kW

Which is quicker?

Lucid AirAir

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Leader
Lucid Air
Lucid Air
3.6 s
Volkswagen ID.7
6.6 s
Ahead by
3 s

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