Lucid Air vs Porsche Taycan
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Porsche Taycan
Overview
| Spec | Lucid AirPure | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pure | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | electric |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 2-speed automatic |
| Engine type | electric | electric |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lucid AirPure | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69,900 (best) | $105,800 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $137,772 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $151,682 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $172,702 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 3 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lucid AirPure | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | 146 MPGe (best) | 91 MPGe |
| Electric range | 420 mi (best) | 274 mi |
| Battery capacity | — | 89 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | 10 hr (best) | 11.5 hr |
Performance
| Spec | Lucid AirPure | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 430 hp (best) | 402 hp |
| Torque | — | 302 lb-ft (best) |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lucid AirPure | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 32.1 cu ft (best) | 17.2 cu ft |
| Payload | — | 1,532 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,564 lbs (best) | 4,630 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in (best) | 114.2 in |
| Length | 195.9 in (best) | 195.4 in |
| Width | — | 77.4 in (best) |
| Height | 55.4 in (best) | 54.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lucid AirPure | Porsche TaycanBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Lucid Air | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pure $69,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $105,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Touring $78,900 MSRP | 4 $109,900 MSRP |
| 3 | Grand Touring $110,900 MSRP | 4 Cross Turismo $118,100 MSRP |
| 4 | Sapphire $249,000 MSRP | Black Edition $122,800 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 4S $125,900 MSRP |
| 6 | — | 4 Black Edition $126,800 MSRP |
| 7 | — | 4S Cross Turismo $133,000 MSRP |
| 8 | — | 4S Black Edition $141,000 MSRP |
| 9 | — | GTS $157,000 MSRP |
| 10 | — | GTS Sport Turismo $158,900 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Turbo $184,600 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Turbo Cross Turismo $187,400 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Turbo S $221,400 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Turbo S Cross Turismo $224,300 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Turbo GT $243,700 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Turbo GT with Weissach Package $243,700 MSRP |
