Lucid Air 2026 vs Tesla Model S 2025
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The true 5-year cost estimate
Lucid Air 2026 costs about 6,779 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Lucid Air 2026 | Tesla Model S 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 258,241 SAR (4,304 SAR per month) | 265,020 SAR (4,417 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 800 SAR | 946 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 6,935 SAR – 17,336 SAR | 7,100 SAR – 17,750 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 191,578 SAR (55%) | 196,151 SAR (55%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 76 | 79 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 346,725 SAR – 1,114,350 SAR ~ | 355,000 SAR – 420,000 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric |
| Displacement | — | — |
| Cylinders | — | — |
| Power | 430 hp | 670 hp |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 88.0 kWh | 100.0 kWh |
| Electric range | 660 km | 634 km |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 3.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Transmission | Single-speed (EV) · 1 | Single-speed (EV) · 1 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Tank capacity | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,975 mm | 4,970 mm |
| Width | 1,939 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm | 2,960 mm |
| Boot capacity | 627 L | 793 L |
| Weight | 2,180 kg | 2,069 kg |
| Ground clearance | 134 mm | 120 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | — | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 4 years / 80,000 km | 4 years / 80,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Lucid Air 2026 or Tesla Model S 2025?
Lucid Air 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 346,725 SAR versus 355,000 SAR for Tesla Model S 2025 — a difference of about 8,275 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Lucid Air 2026 costs roughly 800 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 946 SAR for Tesla Model S 2025 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Lucid Air 2026 between 6,935 SAR and 17,336 SAR, and Tesla Model S 2025 between 7,100 SAR and 17,750 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Tesla Model S 2025 scores 79/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 76/100 for Lucid Air 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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