Lucid vs. Tesla
When comparing the Lucid brand to the Tesla brand, Lucid has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower and fuel efficiency. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of retained value and variety of models offered.
Lucid versus Tesla: Pricing and Value
Tesla models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Lucid versus Tesla: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency
Lucid vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons, with Tesla offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Lucid offers a longer driving range in 5 out of 5 model comparisons.
Lucid versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Available Body Styles
Lucid offers only 1 sedan. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options
Lucid offers 1 electric vehicle. Tesla offers 4 electric vehicles.
Lucid offers 1 all-wheel-drive model. Tesla offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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New Car Pricing
Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model S
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Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Roadster
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Used Car Pricing
Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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Used Car Pricing
Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model S
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Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Roadster
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5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Lucid Air
65.7%
Lucid Air
65.7%
Lucid Air
65.7%
Lucid Air
65.7%
Lucid Air
65.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Tesla Model X
47%
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Tesla Model S
52.3%
Tesla Model 3
48.2%
Tesla Roadster
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Horsepower / Torque
Lucid Air
430 hp / 406 foot-lbs
Lucid Air
430 hp / 406 foot-lbs
Lucid Air
430 hp / 406 foot-lbs
Lucid Air
430 hp / 406 foot-lbs
Lucid Air
430 hp / 406 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Tesla Model X
670 hp
Tesla Model Y
342 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Tesla Model S
670 hp
Tesla Model 3
321 hp / 332 foot-lbs
Tesla Roadster
288 hp / 273 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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MPG (city/highway/combined)
Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model S
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Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Roadster
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iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Lucid Air
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iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Tesla Model X
9.1 / 10
Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model S
8.8 / 10
Tesla Model 3
8.7 / 10
Tesla Roadster
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iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Lucid Air
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iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Tesla Model X
8.1 / 10
Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model S
9.4 / 10
Tesla Model 3
7.2 / 10
Tesla Roadster
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iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Tesla Model X
10 / 10
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
Tesla Model S
Not available
Tesla Model 3
10 / 10
Tesla Roadster
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Lucid Air
6.5 / 10
Lucid Air
6.5 / 10
Lucid Air
6.5 / 10
Lucid Air
6.5 / 10
Lucid Air
6.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Tesla Model X
9.2 / 10
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
Tesla Model S
8.3 / 10
Tesla Model 3
9.0 / 10
Tesla Roadster
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iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Lucid Air
#2 of 7 in
Electric Luxury Midsize Cars
Lucid Air
#2 of 7 in
Electric Luxury Midsize Cars
Lucid Air
#6 of 15 in
Luxury Electric Cars
Lucid Air
#17 of 27 in
Electric Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Tesla Model X
#1 of 10 in
Electric Luxury Midsize SUVs
Tesla Model Y
#1 of 35 in
Electric SUVs
Tesla Model S
#2 of 15 in
Luxury Electric Cars
Tesla Model 3
#1 of 27 in
Electric Cars
