Lucid Air Grand Touring vs Yangwang U9: Which EV is better?
Head-to-head: Lucid Air Grand Touring vs Yangwang U9. 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 | U9 |
|---|---|---|
| Range Air Grand Touring wins | 830 km | 450 km |
| Battery Air Grand Touring wins | 112 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Efficiency Air Grand Touring wins | 13.5 kWh/100km | 18.7 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h U9 wins | 3 s | 2.36 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% tie | ~25 min | ~25 min |
| Seats Air Grand Touring wins | 5 | 2 |
| Price Air Grand Touring wins | $110,000 | $168,000 |
| Rating U9 wins | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Est. running cost / yr | $304/yr | $421/yr |
View the full specification sheet
| Specification | Air Grand Touring | U9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 112 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Range | 516 mi (EPA) | 450 km (CLTC) |
| Top speed | 168 mph | 309 km/h |
| Power | AWD · 819 hp | Quad-motor AWD · 1,305 hp |
| 0-60 mph | 3.0 s | — |
| Charging (10-80%) | ~25 min (250kW) | ~25 min |
| Drive | Dual motor AWD | Quad-motor AWD |
| Efficiency | 4.6 mi/kWh | 18.7 kWh/100 km |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft + frunk | 100 L |
| 0-100 km/h | — | 2.36 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
Yangwang U9
Pros
- Insane acceleration
- Four-wheel torque vectoring
- Supercar presence
- BYD build quality
Cons
- Very expensive
- Limited range
- Two seats only
- Brand unknown outside China
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lucid Air Grand Touring really better than Yangwang U9?
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 Yangwang U9?
830 km vs 450 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 $421/yr for the Yangwang U9.
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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