Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA Niro EV 2
- 2023 Lucid Air Pure 19" RWD
- 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire
- 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring P 21"
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA Niro EV 2 | 2023 Lucid Air Pure 19" RWD | 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire | 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring P 21" | |
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| Model alias | Niro EV Action | - | - | - |
| Trim | 2 | Pure 19" RWD | Sapphire | Grand Touring P 21" |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2023 (MY23) | 2023 (MY23) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | United Kingdom, Sweden | North America | North America | North America |
| Price | GBP 36,795 (UK, Feb 2023) SKR 530,500 (Sweden, Feb 2023) | USD 92,900 (USA, Feb 2023) | USD 249,000 (USA, Feb 2023) | USD 179,000 (USA, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel | Steel Aluminum | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray | Stellar White Ifinite Black Cosmos Silver Quantum Gray Zenith Red Fantom Blue | Sapphire Blue | Stellar White Ifinite Black Cosmos Silver Quantum Gray Zenith Red |
| Interior colors | Black | Lucid Black and Ceramic with Obsidian Decor PurLuxe Lucid Black and Ceramic with Obsidian Decor and Alcantara headliner | Lucid Black with Sapphire Blue stitching | Lucid Black and Ceramic with NA Walnut trim Lucid Black and Saddle with Carbon Oak trim Lucid Black and Graphite with Carbon Oak trim |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 195.9 in 4975 mm | - | 195.9 in 4975 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1825 mm | - | - | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 86.5 in 2196 mm | - | 86.5 in 2196 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.3 in 1939 mm | - | 76.3 in 1939 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | - | - | 55.7 in 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 116.5 in 2960 mm | - | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | - | - | 65.7 in 1669 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | - | - | 65.6 in 1666 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | 37.0 in 941 mm | - | 37.0 in 941 mm |
| Rear overhang | 31.7 in 805 mm | 42.3 in 1075 mm | - | 42.3 in 1075 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 11 ° | - | 11 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 14 ° | - | 14 ° |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 153 mm | - | - | 5.4 in 136 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm | - | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | - | - | 38.3 in 973 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 58.3 in 1481 mm | - | 58.3 in 1481 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.4 in 1407 mm | - | - | 54.5 in 1384 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | - | - | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.7 in 1339 mm | - | - | - |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 45.4 in 1153 mm | - | 45.4 in 1153 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in 937 mm | - | - | 37.4 in 950 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | - | - | - |
| Total volume | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 | - | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 | - | - | 456.0 l 16.10 ft3 0.46 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 | - | - | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | 280.0 l 9.89 ft3 0.28 m3 | - | 280.0 l 9.89 ft3 0.28 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg | - | - | 5235.98 lb 2375 kg |
| Payload | 1016.33 lb 461 kg | - | - | 1080.27 lb 490 kg |
| GVWR | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg | - | - | 6283.17 lb 2850 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | - | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 661.39 lb 300 kg | - | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.197 Cd | 0.197 Cd | 0.197 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 358 V | - | - | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 316 kW 423.8 hp 429.6 ps | - | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9000 rpm | - | - | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 550 Nm 56.1 kgm 405.7 ft-lb | - | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 6000 rpm | - | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Smooth Swift Sprint | Smooth SWift Sapphire Track | Smooth Swift Sprint |
| Additional information | - | - | Twin-motor rear drive | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | - | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | - | - | Front | Front |
| Regenerative braking | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | - | Smooth Swift Sprint |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 316 kW 423.8 hp 429.6 ps | 882 kW 1182.8 hp 1199.2 ps | 770 kW 1032.6 hp 1046.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 550 Nm 56.1 kgm 405.7 ft-lb | - | 1200 Nm 122.4 kgm 885.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | - | 198.8 mph 320.0 km/h | 167.8 mph 270.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | - | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.10 s | 4.40 s | 1.89 s | 2.60 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km WLTP, CMB: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km | EPA, CMB: 406.0 mi / 653.4 km | EPA, CMB: 427.0 mi / 687.2 km | EPA, CMB: 446.0 mi / 717.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 12.3 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km | - | EPA, CMB: 36.1 kWh/100 mi | EPA, CTY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, HWY: 110 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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | - | - | 11.9 m 39.04 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | - | - | 2.3 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | - | - | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | - | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Independent 5-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent 5-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Integral-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Integral-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 16.0 in 406 mm | 15.0 in 380 mm | - | 15.0 in 380 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.5 in 38 mm | - | 1.5 in 38 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 15.0 in 381 mm | 14.8 in 375 mm | - | 14.8 in 375 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 1.2 in 30 mm | - | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Additional information | - | Six-piston fixed front calipers Four-piston fixed rear calipers | Carbon ceramic disc brakes | Six-piston fixed front calipers Four-piston fixed rear calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 8Jx19 | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 245/45R19 | 265/30R20 295/30R21 | 245/35R21 99Y 265/35R21 103Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64.8 kWh | 92 kWh | - | 112 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | - | - | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Panasonic | - | Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR21700A | - | NCR21700A |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | 18 | - | - |
| Battery voltage | 358 V | 900 V | 900 V | 900 V |
| Energy density | 146.3 Wh/kg | - | - | - |
| Weight | 976.65 lb 443 kg | - | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg | - | - | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 19.2 kW DC 300 kW | AC 19.2 kW DC 300 kW | AC 19.2 kW DC 300 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 11 kW, 6:05-6:20 | - | - | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Centre Fascia Metal Paint (S) Non Painted Radiator Grille (S) Towing Pack (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Front seat-belt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (S) Highway Drive Assist (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System (S) LATCH (S) Multi-collision braking assist (MCB) (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear Parking Sensors (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Go Functionality (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25" TFT LCD Cluster (S) 8-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (S) AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Digital clock (S) Outside temperature display (S) 6 x speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Dual Temperature Control (S) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) All-round Height Adjustable Head Rests (S) Driver and front passenger seat back pocket (S) Driver Manual Adjusted Seat (S) Front Passenger Manual Adjusted Seat (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) All-round Electric Windows with Driver's Auto Up/Down Function (S) Auto Window Defogger (S) Front & Rear Silver Skid Plate (S) Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Inside Door Handle Metal Paint (S) Rear Solar Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Standard Door Scuff Plates (S) Day and night rearview mirror (S) Heated side mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Manual Folding Side Mirrors in BOdy Color (S) Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) Cargo light (S) Dual LED headlights (low and high projection) (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED front fog lamps (S) Light Sensor (S) Mood Lighting (S) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Rear LED lights (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Cloth (S) | 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) Full aluminium roof in body color (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) | Stealth Look with dark polished and painted finishes (S) 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 (S) Heated and ventilated front seats (S) Heated and ventilated front seats with massage function (S) High Beam Assist (S) Highway Assist (S) 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 (S) 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 (S) 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) 4 x USB Type-C ports front and rear (S) Wireless charging pad (S) Climate control (S) Rear ventilation ducts (S) 18-way power sport seats (S) Heated rear seats (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) Leather trimmed with Alcantara (S) | 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 (S) Heated and ventilated front seats (S) High Beam Assist (S) Highway Assist (S) 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 (S) 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 (S) 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. | Lucid Electric Advanced Platform (LEAP) | Lucid Electric Advanced Platform (LEAP) | Lucid Electric Advanced Platform (LEAP) |
| 2023 KIA Niro EV 2 | 2023 Lucid Air Pure 19" RWD | 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire | 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring P 21" |