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Tech & Auto
Tesla Model S Vs. Lucid Air: Which Electric Car Is Better?
By Alex Laperriere
Lucid Motors
The California-based company focuses on improving battery reliability, durability, and performance — but for other companies rather than itself.
Tesla
Tesla started off with the name Tesla Motors in honor of Nikola Tesla. It was founded by a group of engineers aiming to exceed expectations of an all-electric vehicle.
Range
The entry-level Tesla Model S gets 375 miles, with a best range of 405 miles. The entry-level Lucid Air gets 406 miles of range, while the best is a whopping 520 miles.
Performance
Tesla's Model S Plaid has 1,020 horsepower and goes from 0-60 in 1.99 seconds, making it the quickest car on the market to do the 0-60 sprint.
Lucid Motor's top trim model for the Lucid Air is dubbed the Dream Edition. It comes with 1,111 horsepower and goes from 0-60 in 2.5 seconds.
Looks
While the Tesla Model S embodies a futuristic interior and yolk steering wheel, the Lucid Air is modern with a regular, enclosed steering wheel that is circular in shape.