Lucid Earth (2027) vs Porsche 718 EV (Boxster/Cayman)

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thumb image Lucid Earth (2027) US$ 75,000
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thumb image Porsche 718 EV (Boxster/Cayman) US$ 80,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Lucid Motors Porsche
Model Earth 718 EV (Boxster / Cayman)
Vehicle Type All-Electric Luxury SUV Electric Sports Car
Trims Base | Touring | Grand Touring | Dream Edition (expected) Standard, S, GTS (expected)
Release Date 2027 (expected) 2025 (expected)
Status Concept/Pre-production stage Upcoming
Made In Casa Grande, Arizona, USA Germany
Body Type SUV (mid-to-full size) 2-Door Coupe / Convertible
Vehicle Warranty 4 years / 50,000 miles (bumper-to-bumper, est.) | 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty 4 years / 50,000 miles (expected)
Colors Aurora Silver, Deep Space Black, Stellar White, Ocean Blue (expected palette) Multiple Porsche custom colors (White, Black, Guards Red, Racing Yellow, Metallic options, etc.)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual / Tri-Motor AWD (depending on trim) Dual electric motors (AWD) or single rear motor (RWD)
Horsepower 600 – 1,000 hp (est.) 450–500 hp (expected)
Torque 700 – 1,200 lb-ft (est.) 500 Nm (est.)
Acceleration 0–60 mph in ~3.0–3.5 seconds 0–60 mph in ~3.5 sec (est.)
Top Speed 155 mph (est.) 155 mph (250 km/h)
Range 350 – 500 miles (depending on trim & battery) 250–300 miles (WLTP est.)
Drivetrain AWD (standard), RWD option possible for base RWD standard, AWD optional

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (Lucid’s proprietary long-range pack) Lithium-ion, 800V architecture
Battery Capacity 118 kWh – 120 kWh (expected) 80–100 kWh (expected)
Power Consumption 3.9 miles/kWh (high efficiency focus) 17–20 kWh / 100 km
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 11.5 kW (AC, Level 2) Up to 11 kW AC
Supercharging Speed 300+ kW DC (800V architecture) Up to 270 kW (Porsche fast charging)
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 350 kW 5–80% in ~20 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 200+ miles in 20 minutes (est.) 35 miles (home AC), ~200 miles in 15 min (DC fast)
Charging Time 10–80% in ~20 minutes with fast charger 8–9 hours (AC home), <30 min (DC)
Charging Connector Type CCS (NACS by 2027) CCS Combo
Home Charging Options 240V Wall Charger / Smart Home Integration Porsche Mobile Charger Connect / Wallbox
Onboard Charger Power 22 kW 11–22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 196 in (498 cm) 4,400 mm (173 in)
Width 78 in (198 cm) 1,800 mm (71 in)
Height 65 in (165 cm) 1,280 mm (50 in)
Wheelbase 120 in (305 cm) 2,480 mm (97 in)
Ground Clearance Adjustable Air Suspension (~6–9 in) 120 mm (est.)
Cargo Space 25 cu-ft (rear) + ~10 cu-ft (frunk) 150 liters (front + rear)
Curb Weight 5,500 – 6,000 lbs 1,750–1,850 kg (est.)
No. of Doors 4 2
Seating Capacity 5 2

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Aero-optimized Aluminum Alloy Alloy (Porsche Design)
Wheel Size 20" – 22" options 19"–21" (depending on trim)
Front Tire 265/45 R20 (est.) 235/35 R19 (est.)
Rear Tire 295/40 R21 (est.) 265/35 R20 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Electric Power Steering Plus
Transmission Single-speed direct drive Single-speed automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 38 ft 10.5 m
Gear Box 1-speed fixed Single-speed reduction
Front Suspension Adaptive Air Suspension with Double Wishbone Adaptive McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-link Adaptive Air Suspension Multi-link, adaptive dampers

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Lucid DreamDrive Pro (Level 3-ready) Not available, Porsche InnoDrive driver assist
Navigation System Integrated with AR HUD Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with AI route planner
Adaptive Cruise Control 4-zone Automatic Climate ControlStandard Yes
Climate Control USB-C, USB-A, Wireless Charging Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Electrochromic Glass Roof No (convertible option instead)
Apple Car Play Wireless Yes
Android Auto Wireless Yes
Touchscreen 34" 5K Curved Glass Display 10.9" center display + digital cockpit
WiFi & Hotspot Yes (5G Enabled) Yes
Bluetooth Yes (Latest Standard) Yes
MP3 Player Yes (through infotainment) Yes
No. Of Speakers 21 (Surreal Sound Pro System 10 (Bose) or 12–14 (Burmester optional)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc Brakes Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 10+ 6 (front, side, knee)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes (360° Surround View) 360° view system
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes (heated & auto-dimming) Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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