Lucid Air vs Tesla Model 3
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — Sedan
More affordable
Tesla Model 3
₹49L cheaper
Longer range
Lucid Air
676–824 km
More powerful
Lucid Air
430–819 bhp
Bigger battery
Lucid Air
84–117 kWh
The Lucid Air and Tesla Model 3 are both electric sedans sold in India. The Tesla Model 3 is the more affordable option — about ₹49 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Lucid Air goes further on a full charge (676–824 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Lucid Air vs Tesla Model 3 — specs compared
| Spec | Lucid Air | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.26 - 2 Cr | ₹77 - 99 Lakh ✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Range (claimed) | 676–824 km ✓ | 438–584 km |
| Battery | 84–117 kWh ✓ | 60–79 kWh |
| Max power | 430–819 bhp ✓ | 283–510 bhp |
| Max torque | 550–1200 Nm ✓ | 420–741 Nm |
| Top speed | 270 km/h ✓ | 201–262 km/h |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | ~322 km in ~12 min | 10-80% in ~27 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Tesla Model 3
if value matters most — it undercuts the Lucid Air by about ₹49 Lakh.
Choose the Lucid Air
if maximum range is the priority (676–824 km claimed).
Lucid Air vs Tesla Model 3 — FAQs
Which is cheaper, Lucid Air or Tesla Model 3?+−
The Tesla Model 3 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹77 - 99 Lakh — about ₹49 Lakh less than the Lucid Air (₹1.26 - 2 Cr).
Which has more range, Lucid Air or Tesla Model 3?+−
The Lucid Air has the higher claimed range at 676–824 km, versus 438–584 km for the Tesla Model 3.
Lucid Air vs Tesla Model 3: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Tesla Model 3 for value, or the Lucid Air for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.