Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance vs. Tesla Model S Plaid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance and Tesla Model S Plaid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance and the Tesla Model S Plaid.
When comparing the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance's and the Tesla Model S Plaid's specifications and ratings, the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Tesla Model S Plaid has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance's and the Tesla Model S Plaid's specifications and ratings, the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance is a better car than the Tesla Model S Plaid.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance loses 63 percent of its value and the Tesla Model S Plaid loses 59.5 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model S Plaid retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance’s base engine makes 1111 horsepower, and the Tesla Model S Plaid base engine makes 1020 horsepower. The Dream Edition Performance is rated to deliver an average of 110 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 451 miles. The Plaid is rated to deliver an average of 119 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 396 miles.This gives the Tesla Model S Plaid the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Dream Edition Performance is 13 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Plaid is 15 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance, a electric midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Tesla Model S Plaid, a electric large car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$169,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$123,125
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$93,700 - $154,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$135,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$96,667
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$82,700 - $104,990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$86,710
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
$63,848 - $109,008
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$76,312
Price Range:
$68,759 - $85,000
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$80,415
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$68,841 - $98,428
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
45
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31,509
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Lucid Air Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model S Plaid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
60.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
39.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize Cars)
4.9 - 68.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
619.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
68.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
2.2 - 636.7
Lucid Air Rankings
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12 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 30Ranking
17 out of / 30Tesla Model S Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 30Ranking
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1 out of / 22Ranking
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4 out of / 30Ranking
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16 out of / 27Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Other Lucid Air Trim Levels
Dream Edition Range, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Performance
Other Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
1111 hp
Torque:
1025 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.214 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
1020 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.214 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
110 / 111 / 111
Range (city/hwy):
451 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
118 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
13 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
119 / 112 / 116
Range (city/hwy):
396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
15 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
32.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
122.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
28.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5203 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4766 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/35R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
