Comparison

Lucid Gravity vs Tesla Model S

Touring vs Model S: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Tesla Model S 410 mi vs 337 mi
Best value Lucid Gravity $79,900 vs $109,990
Faster charging Lucid Gravity 22 min vs 31 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model S $4,700 vs $4,200

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 337 mi
Value winner
Lucid Gravity
$237/mi vs $268/mi
Charging winner
Lucid Gravity
22 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
270 Wh/mi vs 303 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Lucid Gravity
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model S
3.1 s vs 4 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Lucid Gravity and Tesla Model S
Spec Lucid Gravity Tesla Model S
Trim used Touring Model S
MSRP (USD) $79,900 (better) $109,990
Range 337 mi 410 mi (better)
Efficiency 303 Wh/mi • 3.3 mi/kWh 270 Wh/mi • 3.7 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 86 kWh 96 kWh (better)
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Body type SUV Sedan
DC max 300 kW (better) 250 kW
AC max 19 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 22 min (better) 31 min
Roadtrip score 87.4 88.7 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 135 mi (better) 120 mi
USD per mile of range 237 $/mi (better) 268 $/mi
0–60 mph 4 s 3.1 s (better)
Top speed 155 mph 155 mph
Cargo 56 cu ft (better) 25 cu ft
Tow rating 5,999 lb (better) 3,527 lb

Pick the Lucid Gravity if…

  • You want the lower price: $79,900 vs $109,990 to start, $30,090 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 22 vs 31 minutes.
  • You haul gear: 56 vs 25 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You tow: rated for 5,999 lb vs 3,527 lb.

Pick the Tesla Model S if…

  • You drive long days: 410 vs 337 miles of rated range.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,200 vs $4,700 in energy over 5 years.

Availability: Tesla Model S production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Lucid Gravity vs Tesla Model S

Charging mixLucid GravityTesla Model S
Efficiency303 Wh/mi270 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,450$3,050
80% home, 20% public DC$4,700$4,200
All public DC fast charging$9,700$8,650

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 GravityTesla Model S
First leg (90% to 10%)229 mi279 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop201 mi244 mi
Fast-charge stops21
Time spent chargingabout 45 minabout 30 min
DC portNACSNACS

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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