Comparison
Lucid Air vs Rivian R1S
Grand Touring AWD (19-inch) vs Premium Long Range, 22in wheels: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Lucid Air 512 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Rivian R1S $90,990 vs $114,900
Faster charging Lucid Air 28 min vs 49 min
5-yr energy Lucid Air $4,100 vs $6,150
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Lucid Air
512 mi vs 410 mi
Value winner
Rivian R1S
$222/mi vs $224/mi
Charging winner
Lucid Air
28 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Lucid Air
264 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Lucid Air
3 s vs 4.5 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Lucid Air | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Grand Touring AWD (19-inch) | Premium Long Range, 22in wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $114,900 | $90,990 (better) |
| Range | 512 mi (better) | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 264 Wh/mi • 3.79 mi/kWh (better) | 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 118 kWh | 140 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 300 kW (better) | 210 kW |
| AC max | 22 kW (better) | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 28 min (better) | 49 min |
| Roadtrip score | 94.7 (better) | 68 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 168 mi (better) | 75 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 224 $/mi | 222 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 3 s (better) | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 168 mph (better) | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft | 18 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Lucid Air if…
- You drive long days: 512 vs 410 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 49 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,100 vs $6,150 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3 vs 4.5 seconds.
Pick the Rivian R1S if…
- You want the lower price: $90,990 vs $114,900 to start, $23,910 less.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
5-year energy cost: Lucid Air vs Rivian R1S
| Charging mix | Lucid Air | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 264 Wh/mi | 399 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,100 | $6,150 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,450 | $12,750 |
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
| Lucid Air | Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 348 mi | 279 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 305 mi | 244 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 30 min | about 50 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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