But that enormous front windshield will not be available on the entry level Air. In fact, the Air name was suggested by the light, airy feel created by all that glass. Like the Model X, it flows back over the heads of front seat passengers in one unbroken sweep of glass. One thing that has impressed those who have ridden in the Lucid Air is the expansive front windshield. MKBHD commented that the Lucid Air interior seems to have higher quality interior appointments, at least to his eye.
Some Tesla buyers who have purchased a Model S have critiqued Tesla for not matching their expectations when it comes to the quality of the interior materials used. InteriorĪs pointed out by MKBHD in his review video of Lucid Air, the interior appointments of Lucid’s vehicle appear to be aimed more toward the luxury car buyer than those in the Model S.
Lucid vs tesla software#
Feature updates will come via over-the-air software updates. There is another touchscreen available for rear seat passengers to adjust heating and cooling as well as sound system settings.īoth the Model S and the Lucid Air will be equipped with hardware that can facilitate fully autonomous driving. The other two flank the central instrument panel. The one located in the center of the car that displays less critical information can retracted into the dashboard when not in use. The Lucid Air has 3 touch screens within the driver’s line of sight. If we are to factor in Tesla’s soon-to-be base Model S 75 into the equation, the price difference increases to a more dramatic $14,500. By comparison, Tesla’s Model S 60 will be priced at $53,700 before incentives. Tesla’s base Model S 60 is rated at 210 miles of range with 320 horsepower, and also rear wheel drive.īoth vehicles will also be comparable in price. Lucid says its base model will start at $52,500 after deducting the $7,500 federal tax credit. The base Lucid Air will offer 240 miles of range, rear wheel drive and have 400 horsepower through a single electric motor. Of course, since recording this Tesla has announced they no longer will be offering the 60 but the comparison is still relevant considering the primary variable is the range of the Model S.” Ben notes in the video description “In this video, I look at how this new base model Lucid Air stacks up against a Tesla Model S 60. Ben’s video was made before Tesla announced that the Model S 60 would no longer be available after April 17. But how does Lucid’s “private jet on wheels” stack up against Tesla’s Model S?īen Sullins of YouTube channel Telsanomics takes a deep dive into known published stats for each vehicle, and compares the two on range, performance, price, technology, and interior trim.įirst, a disclaimer. Renowned tech reviewer MKBHD billed the Air as possibly being the Future of Luxury.
Lucid vs tesla series#
Silicon Valley-based electric car startup Lucid Motors continues to make a name for itself as a real contender to Tesla, having recently debuted its long range Lucid Air ultra-luxury sedan across a series of meet-and-greet and test ride events in Southern California.
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