Lucid Air Grand Touring vs BMW BMW i7 xDrive60: Which EV is better?
Head-to-head: Lucid Air Grand Touring vs BMW BMW i7 xDrive60. 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 4 category wins.
The numbers that matter
Real, comparable stats from our database. The green value wins each category.
| Specification | Air Grand Touring | BMW i7 xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Range Air Grand Touring wins | 830 km | 625 km |
| Battery Air Grand Touring wins | 112 kWh | 101.7 kWh |
| Efficiency Air Grand Touring wins | 13.5 kWh/100km | 16.3 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h Air Grand Touring wins | 3 s | 4.5 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% Air Grand Touring wins | ~25 min | ~34 min |
| Seats tie | 5 | 5 |
| Price BMW i7 xDrive60 wins | $110,000 | $105,700 |
| Rating tie | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Est. running cost / yr | $304/yr | $367/yr |
View the full specification sheet
| Specification | Air Grand Touring | BMW i7 xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 112 kWh | 101.7 kWh usable |
| Range | 516 mi (EPA) | 311 miles (EPA) / 625 km (WLTP) |
| Top speed | 168 mph | — |
| Power | AWD · 819 hp | 536 hp / 400 kW |
| 0-60 mph | 3.0 s | 4.5 seconds |
| Charging (10-80%) | ~25 min (250kW) | — |
| Drive | Dual motor AWD | — |
| Efficiency | 4.6 mi/kWh | — |
| Seats | 5 | — |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft + frunk | 17.7 cu ft / 501 liters |
| DC Fast Charging | — | 195 kW peak, 10-80% in 34 min |
| Motor | — | Dual motor AWD |
| Torque | — | 549 lb-ft / 745 Nm |
| Top Speed | — | 149 mph / 240 km/h |
| Curb Weight | — | 5,917 lbs / 2,684 kg |
| Towing | — | Not rated |
| Warranty | — | 8 years / 100,000 miles battery, 4 years / 50,000 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
BMW BMW i7 xDrive60
Pros
- 31.3-inch 8K theater screen offers an unmatched rear-seat entertainment experience
- 536 hp dual-motor AWD delivers effortless 4.5-second 0-60 mph acceleration
- Generous 42.8 inches of rear legroom beats the Mercedes EQS sedan by 5.7 inches
- Ultra-quiet cabin registering just 56.2 dB at 70 mph cruise
- Standard 3.5-degree rear-axle steering reduces turning circle to 41.3 feet
Cons
- 5,917-pound curb weight hurts agility compared to lighter luxury rivals
- 311-mile maximum EPA range falls 201 miles short of the Lucid Air Grand Touring
- Trunk capacity is limited to 17.7 cu ft with 0 cu ft of front trunk space
- Optional 21-inch wheels degrade EPA range by 20 miles down to 291 miles
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lucid Air Grand Touring really better than BMW BMW i7 xDrive60?
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 BMW BMW i7 xDrive60?
830 km vs 625 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 $367/yr for the BMW BMW i7 xDrive60.
Should I compare more models?
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