Comparison

Lucid Gravity vs Tesla Model Y

Touring vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Tesla Model Y 357 mi vs 337 mi
Best value Tesla Model Y $45,990 vs $79,900
Faster charging Lucid Gravity 22 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model Y $4,700 vs $3,850

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Tesla Model Y
357 mi vs 337 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model Y
$129/mi vs $237/mi
Charging winner
Lucid Gravity
22 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
250 Wh/mi vs 303 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Lucid Gravity
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Lucid Gravity
4 s vs 5.4 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Lucid Gravity and Tesla Model Y
Spec Lucid Gravity Tesla Model Y
Trim used Touring Premium RWD
MSRP (USD) $79,900 $45,990 (better)
Range 337 mi 357 mi (better)
Efficiency 303 Wh/mi • 3.3 mi/kWh 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 86 kWh (better) 79 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 300 kW (better) 250 kW
AC max 19 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 22 min (better) 33 min
Roadtrip score 87.4 (better) 82
Miles added (15 min est.) 135 mi (better) 101 mi
USD per mile of range 237 $/mi 129 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 4 s (better) 5.4 s
Top speed 155 mph (better) 125 mph
Cargo 56 cu ft (better) 30 cu ft
Tow rating 5,999 lb (better) 3,527 lb

Pick the Lucid Gravity if…

  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 22 vs 33 minutes.
  • You haul gear: 56 vs 30 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You tow: rated for 5,999 lb vs 3,527 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4 vs 5.4 seconds.

Pick the Tesla Model Y if…

  • You want the lower price: $45,990 vs $79,900 to start, $33,910 less.
  • You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $4,700 in energy over 5 years.

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

Charging mixLucid GravityTesla Model Y
Efficiency303 Wh/mi250 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,450$2,850
80% home, 20% public DC$4,700$3,850
All public DC fast charging$9,700$8,000

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 Y
First leg (90% to 10%)229 mi243 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop201 mi212 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 45 minabout 65 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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