Lucid vs. Tesla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Lucid and Tesla contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Lucid and Tesla cars.
When comparing the Lucid brand to the Tesla brand, Lucid has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and fuel efficiency. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, retained value and variety of models offered.
Lucid versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Tesla models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Lucid versus Tesla: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Lucid vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Tesla offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Lucid offers a longer driving range in 4 out of 4 model comparisons.
Lucid versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
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 5 electric vehicles.
Lucid offers 1 all-wheel-drive model and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Tesla offers 5 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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Lucid Air
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New Car Pricing
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 Y
$39,977 - $51,617
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
63%
Lucid Air
63%
Lucid Air
63%
Lucid Air
63%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Tesla Model Y
53.4%
Tesla Model S
59.5%
Tesla Model 3
46.7%
Tesla Roadster
Not Yet Available
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
Horsepower / Torque
Tesla Model Y
295 hp / 309 foot-lbs
Tesla Model S
670 hp
Tesla Model 3
271 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Tesla Roadster
288 hp / 273 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Lucid Air
127 / 127 / 127
Lucid Air
127 / 127 / 127
Lucid Air
127 / 127 / 127
Lucid Air
127 / 127 / 127
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
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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Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model S
8.1 / 10
Tesla Model 3
8.3 / 10
Tesla Roadster
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model S
9.4 / 10
Tesla Model 3
7.2 / 10
Tesla Roadster
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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Lucid Air
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iSeeCars Safety Ratings
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
6.6 / 10
Lucid Air
6.6 / 10
Lucid Air
6.6 / 10
Lucid Air
6.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Tesla Model Y
7.2 / 10
Tesla Model S
6.8 / 10
Tesla Model 3
7.6 / 10
Tesla Roadster
Not available
