Comparison between:
- 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring 20"
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring 20" | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | |
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| Trim | Grand Touring 20" | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 138,000 (USA, Feb 2023) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Stellar White Ifinite Black Cosmos Silver Quantum Gray Zenith Red | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Lucid Black and Ceramic with NA Walnut trim Lucid Black and Saddle with Carbon Oak trim Lucid Black and Graphite with Carbon Oak trim PurLuxe Lucid Black and Graphite | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.9 in 4975 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | - | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.5 in 2196 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.3 in 1939 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 55.7 in 1414 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 65.7 in 1669 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 65.6 in 1666 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 136 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in 973 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in 1481 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.5 in 1384 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 45.4 in 1153 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in 950 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 456.0 l 16.10 ft3 0.46 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 280.0 l 9.89 ft3 0.28 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5235.98 lb 2375 kg | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg |
| Payload | 1080.27 lb 490 kg | 822.32 lb 373 kg |
| GVWR | 6283.17 lb 2850 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.197 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 941 mm / 37 in Rear overhang - 1075 mm / 42 in Approach angle - 11° Departure angle - 14° GAWR front - 1430 kg / 3153 lbs GAWR rear - 1450 kg / 3197 lbs | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | DU Cat 1 3D1 |
| Electric motor type | AC synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 219 kW 293.7 hp 297.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5075 rpm |
| Torque | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 325 - 4800 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Smooth Swift Sprint | - |
| Additional information | Total system power - 610 kW / 819 hp Total system torque - 1200 Nm / 885 ft-lbs | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D6 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D1 and 3D6 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | AC synchronous | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | - | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6622 rpm |
| Torque | - | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Smooth Swift Sprint | - |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 167.8 mph 270.0 km/h | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 3.30 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.42 s | 3.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 469.1 mi / 755.0 km | NEDC: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km EPA: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km WLTP: 352.3 mi / 567.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe EPA, CMB: 121 MPGe EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.9 m 39.04 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.3 | 2.05 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.06 | 9 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent 5-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Integral-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Six-piston fixed front calipers Four-piston fixed rear calipers Front rotor diameter - 380 mm / 15 in Front rotor thickness - 38 mm / 1.5 in Rear rotor diameter - 375 mm / 14.75 in Rear rotor thickness - 30 mm / 1.18 in Front brake pad thickness - 11 mm / 0.43 in Rear brake pad thickness - 9 mm / 0.35 in | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 9Jx20 ET34 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/40R20 265/40R20 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | 2170-type | NCR21700A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 112 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Voltage | 900 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 19.2 kW DC fast charging, 300 kW | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1, 19.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | Wall Connector, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Platinum polish and painted finishes on exterior surfaces (S) Stealth polished and painted finishes on exterior surfaces (O) Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assist (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (S) Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) (S) Automatic Park In & Out (S) Blind Spot Warning and Display (S) Curtain airbag (S) Driver Monitoring System (S) Dual front side-mounted airbags (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Front and Rear Cross Traffic Protection (S) Front and rear head airbags (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front impact sensors (S) Front seats belt pre-tensioners (S) Front, side, and rear view camera (S) Future-ready hardware for semi-autonomous driving system (O) Heated and ventilated front seats (S) High Beam Assist (S) Highway Assist (O) Keyless Entry System (S) Knee airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Lane Departure Protection (S) LATCH/ISOFIX on rear outer seats (S) Long-range and short-range radars (S) Park Distance Warning (S) Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear Pedestrian Collision Protection (S) Rear View Monitoring (S) Side impact sensors on front doors (S) Stability and traction control (S) Surround View monitoring with Blind spot delay (O) Tire pressure monitoring (S) Traffic Drive-Off Alert (S) Traffic Jam Assist (S) Traffic Sign Recognition (S) 8 x Ultrasonic sensors (S) 21 x -speaker Surreal Sound Pro system with Dolby Atmos (O) 12V power socket in the trunk (S) 34-inch 5K display for Cockpit Panel (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (S) HD Radio (S) Lucid User Experience with navigation and Alexa Built-in (S) Surreal Sound system (S) 4 x USB Type-C ports front and rear (S) Wireless charging pad (S) Climate control (S) Rear ventilation ducts (S) Heated rear seats (S) Power-adjustable front seats with massage function (S) Glass canopy roof (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows with obstacle detection (S) Windshield and rear window defroster (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors with memory (S) Side mirrors heater / defroster (S) Illuminated mirrors on the sun visors (S) LED Ambient lighting (S) LED DRLs (S) Nappa full-grain leather (S) | Air-filter (S) Aluminium pedals (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Lowered suspension (S) Performance Brakes (S) Track Mode (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Lucid Electric Advanced Platform (LEAP) | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring 20" | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD |