Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — Sedan
More affordable
Lucid Air
₹18L cheaper
Longer range
Lucid Air
676–824 km
More powerful
Tesla Model S
670–1020 bhp
Bigger battery
Lucid Air
84–117 kWh
The Lucid Air and Tesla Model S are both electric sedans sold in India. The Lucid Air is the more affordable option — about ₹18 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 S — specs compared
| Spec | Lucid Air | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.26 - 2 Cr ✓ | ₹1.44 - 1.9 Cr |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Range (claimed) | 676–824 km ✓ | 560–660 km |
| Battery | 84–117 kWh ✓ | 95–99 kWh |
| Max power | 430–819 bhp | 670–1020 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 550–1200 Nm | – |
| Top speed | 270 km/h | 240–322 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | ~322 km in ~12 min | 10-80% in ~30 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Lucid Air
if value matters most — it undercuts the Tesla Model S by about ₹18 Lakh and still offers the longer claimed range.
Choose the Tesla Model S
if you want more performance (670–1020 bhp).
Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S — FAQs
Which is cheaper, Lucid Air or Tesla Model S?+−
The Lucid Air is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹1.26 - 2 Cr — about ₹18 Lakh less than the Tesla Model S (₹1.44 - 1.9 Cr).
Which has more range, Lucid Air or Tesla Model S?+−
The Lucid Air has the higher claimed range at 676–824 km, versus 560–660 km for the Tesla Model S.
Lucid Air vs Tesla Model S: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Lucid Air for value. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.