BMW i4 eDrive35 vs Lucid Air

Side-by-Side Specs

Charging Speed

The Lucid Air has the higher published DC charging figure at 300 kW, which is roughly 67% higher than the BMW i4 eDrive35 at 180 kW. In practice, that figure only tells part of the story. The charging curve, battery temperature, and state of charge all affect how quickly your car actually charges.

For the published fast-charge window, the Lucid Air is listed at about 27 minutes, which is 4 minutes quicker than the BMW i4 eDrive35 at 31 minutes. On a road trip, that difference adds up over multiple stops.

Range and Efficiency

The Lucid Air has a WLTP rated range of approximately 960 km, which is roughly 446 km more than the BMW i4 eDrive35 at approximately 514 km. WLTP is a standardized lab test. Expect your actual range to be lower, varying with speed, weather, terrain, and driving style.

Efficiency matters more than battery size for daily driving costs. The Lucid Air consumes 122 Wh/km, compared to 147 Wh/km for the BMW i4 eDrive35. That means the Lucid Air uses less energy per kilometer, which translates to lower charging costs and fewer charging stops on longer drives.

A more efficient car does not always mean more range. Battery size plays a role too. The Lucid Air has approximately 117 kWh of useable battery , while the BMW i4 eDrive35 has approximately 67.1 kWh.

Which One Should You Choose?

If fast charging is your priority, the Lucid Air has the higher published DC figure (up to 300 kW) and the shorter published charge time at approximately 27 minutes. For long road trips, published stop time matters more than the headline kW number alone.

For AC charging (home wallboxes, workplace chargers, and public street chargers), the Lucid Air supports up to 22 kW, compared to up to 11 kW for the BMW i4 eDrive35. In Europe, many public chargers are 22 kW AC, so this difference can matter at those locations if the higher AC figure is fitted on the car you buy.

If you mostly charge at home or at work and care more about daily driving costs, the Lucid Air is the more efficient choice at 122 Wh/km. Lower consumption means lower electricity bills over time.

For maximum range between charges, the Lucid Air has a WLTP rated range of approximately 960 km, which is roughly 446 km more. Both are capable EVs. The best choice depends on how you charge and how far you drive.