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Tesla Model S vs Lucid Air
Two of the most cross-shopped electric cars, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2026 Tesla Model S
2025 Lucid AirSide by side
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 2025 Lucid Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $94,990 | $70,900 |
| EPA range | 410 mi | 512 mi |
| Efficiency | 124 MPGe | 128 MPGe |
| Battery (usable) | 95.0 kWh | 118.0 kWh |
| Max DC fast charging | 250 kW | 304 kW |
| DC charge per 100 mi | ~7 min | ~5 min |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $600 | $500 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.04 | $0.03 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $9,000 | $9,500 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
What the numbers say
- 2025 Lucid Air goes farther: 512 vs 410 mi of EPA range.
- 2025 Lucid Air costs less up front: $24,090 less ($70,900 vs $94,990 starting MSRP).
- 2025 Lucid Air is more efficient: 128 vs 124 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
- 2025 Lucid Air road-trips faster: ~5 vs ~7 minutes of DC fast charging per 100 miles of range.
- 2025 Lucid Air is cheaper to fuel: $500 vs $600 a year (EPA estimate).
Our take
The Lucid Air is the rare car that is both cheaper and better on paper: $24,090 less than the Model S, with 512 vs 410 miles of range, 128 vs 124 MPGe, and 304 kW charging (~5 min per 100 miles) against 250 kW (~7 min). It also costs $100/year less to fuel. It's no surprise the Air took our EV of the Year award — the data isn't ambiguous here.
Grounded in the EPA data and verified prices above — no sponsored opinions.
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Tesla Model S or the Lucid Air?
The 2025 Lucid Air: 512 vs 410 miles of EPA range.
Which is cheaper, the Tesla Model S or the Lucid Air?
The 2025 Lucid Air, starting at $70,900 MSRP before destination (vs $94,990). Prices verified by hand.
Which charges faster, the Tesla Model S or the Lucid Air?
The 2025 Lucid Air, peaking at 304 kW DC (vs 250 kW). Real-world peaks vary with battery temperature.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.