Lucid Air Grand Touring vs GAC AION i60: Which EV is better?
Head-to-head: Lucid Air Grand Touring vs GAC AION i60. Compare real range, efficiency, charging time, price, rating and running costs to find the best electric vehicle for you in 2026.
Our verdict
Lucid Air Grand Touring wins this head-to-head
It wins 5 of 8 categories compared below, with a margin of 3 category wins.
The numbers that matter
Real, comparable stats from our database. The green value wins each category.
| Specification | Air Grand Touring | AION i60 |
|---|---|---|
| Range Air Grand Touring wins | 830 km | 500 km |
| Battery Air Grand Touring wins | 112 kWh | 69.9 kWh |
| Efficiency Air Grand Touring wins | 13.5 kWh/100km | 14 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h Air Grand Touring wins | 3 s | 7.9 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% AION i60 wins | ~25 min | ~16 min |
| Seats tie | 5 | 5 |
| Price AION i60 wins | $110,000 | $28,990 |
| Rating Air Grand Touring wins | 4.7 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Est. running cost / yr | $304/yr | $315/yr |
View the full specification sheet
| Specification | Air Grand Touring | AION i60 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 112 kWh | 69.9 kWh usable |
| Range | 516 mi (EPA) | 248 miles (EPA est.) / 500 km (CLTC) |
| Top speed | 168 mph | — |
| Power | AWD · 819 hp | 201 hp / 150 kW |
| 0-60 mph | 3.0 s | 7.9 seconds |
| Charging (10-80%) | ~25 min (250kW) | — |
| Drive | Dual motor AWD | — |
| Efficiency | 4.6 mi/kWh | — |
| Seats | 5 | — |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft + frunk | 17.2 cu ft / 487 liters |
| DC Fast Charging | — | 150 kW peak, 30-80% in 16 min |
| Motor | — | Single motor FWD |
| Torque | — | 165 lb-ft / 225 Nm |
| Top Speed | — | 99 mph / 160 km/h |
| Curb Weight | — | 3,858 lbs / 1,750 kg |
| Towing | — | Not rated |
| Warranty | — | 8 years / 100,000 miles battery, 5 years / 100,000 miles vehicle |
Lucid Air Grand Touring
Pros
- Record range
- Brilliant efficiency
- Rapid acceleration
- Luxury cabin
Cons
- Very expensive
- Young brand
- Charging network improving
- Small rear seat
GAC AION i60
Pros
- 310 miles of CLTC range for $28,990, which is $16,000 less than a Tesla Model Y Long Range
- 150 kW DC fast charging adds 124 miles in 10 minutes and goes 30-80% in 16 minutes
- 17.2 cu ft of trunk space beats the Kia Niro EV by 3.4 cu ft
- Standard 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and ADiGO 5.0
- 11 kW onboard charger refills the 69.9 kWh pack in 6.5 hours
Cons
- 7.9-second 0-60 mph is 1.4 seconds slower than a Tesla Model Y Long Range
- 248-mile EPA-estimated range trails the 310-mile Model Y by 62 miles
- No Euro NCAP or IIHS safety rating as of early 2026
- Top speed is limited to 99 mph, 36 mph less than a Model Y
- Rear legroom of 35.4 inches is 1.2 inches tighter than a Kia Niro EV
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lucid Air Grand Touring really better than GAC AION i60?
Our verdict is based on real specs: range, battery, efficiency, acceleration, charging speed, seats, price and rating. The winner wins the majority of those categories, but the right choice depends on your budget, driving style and priorities.
Which has more range, Lucid Air Grand Touring or GAC AION i60?
830 km vs 500 km respectively, before factoring in weather and driving conditions.
Which is cheaper to run?
Based on official efficiency and a typical $0.15/kWh tariff at 15,000 km per year, running costs are estimated at $304/yr for the Lucid Air Grand Touring and $315/yr for the GAC AION i60.
Should I compare more models?
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