Lucid Air Grand Touring vs Kia EV4: Which EV is better?
Head-to-head: Lucid Air Grand Touring vs Kia EV4. 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 6 of 8 categories compared below, with a margin of 5 category wins.
The numbers that matter
Real, comparable stats from our database. The green value wins each category.
| Specification | Air Grand Touring | EV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range Air Grand Touring wins | 830 km | 430 km |
| Battery Air Grand Touring wins | 112 kWh | 58.3 kWh |
| Efficiency Air Grand Touring wins | 13.5 kWh/100km | 14.9 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h Air Grand Touring wins | 3 s | 7.4 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% Air Grand Touring wins | ~25 min | ~28 min |
| Seats tie | 5 | 5 |
| Price EV4 wins | $110,000 | $35,000 |
| Rating Air Grand Touring wins | 4.7 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Est. running cost / yr | $304/yr | $335/yr |
View the full specification sheet
| Specification | Air Grand Touring | EV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 112 kWh | 58.3 kWh |
| Range | 516 mi (EPA) | 430 km (WLTP) |
| Top speed | 168 mph | 170 km/h |
| Power | AWD · 819 hp | FWD · 201 hp |
| 0-60 mph | 3.0 s | — |
| Charging (10-80%) | ~25 min (250kW) | ~28 min |
| Drive | Dual motor AWD | FWD |
| Efficiency | 4.6 mi/kWh | 14.9 kWh/100 km |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft + frunk | 380 L |
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.4 s |
Lucid Air Grand Touring
Pros
- Record range
- Brilliant efficiency
- Rapid acceleration
- Luxury cabin
Cons
- Very expensive
- Young brand
- Charging network improving
- Small rear seat
Kia EV4
Pros
- Bold design
- Efficient
- Good charging speed
- Modern cabin
Cons
- Small boot
- No AWD
- Low roof hampers rear headroom
- Ride is firm
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lucid Air Grand Touring really better than Kia EV4?
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 Kia EV4?
830 km vs 430 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 $335/yr for the Kia EV4.
Should I compare more models?
Yes - add both models to our interactive comparator to see every spec side by side, or use the Which EV quiz to find more models that fit your budget and lifestyle.
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