Comparison
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Lucid Air
RWD Extended vs Grand Touring AWD (19-inch): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Lucid Air 512 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Ford Mustang Mach-E $45,345 vs $114,900
Faster charging Lucid Air 28 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Lucid Air $4,750 vs $4,100
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Lucid Air
512 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$142/mi vs $224/mi
Charging winner
Lucid Air
28 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Lucid Air
264 Wh/mi vs 307 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Lucid Air
3 s vs 5.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD Extended | Grand Touring AWD (19-inch) |
| MSRP (USD) | $45,345 (better) | $114,900 |
| Range | 320 mi | 512 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 307 Wh/mi • 3.26 mi/kWh | 264 Wh/mi • 3.79 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 92 kWh | 118 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 150 kW | 300 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 45 min | 28 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 59.8 | 94.7 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 70 mi | 168 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 142 $/mi (better) | 224 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.4 s | 3 s (better) |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 168 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 14 cu ft | 16 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Ford Mustang Mach-E if…
- You want the lower price: $45,345 vs $114,900 to start, $69,555 less.
Pick the Lucid Air if…
- You drive long days: 512 vs 320 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 45 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,100 vs $4,750 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3 vs 5.4 seconds.
5-year energy cost: Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Lucid Air
| Charging mix | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 307 Wh/mi | 264 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,500 | $3,000 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,750 | $4,100 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,800 | $8,450 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Lucid Air | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 218 mi | 348 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 190 mi | 305 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 90 min | about 30 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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