Porsche 718 EV vs Lucid Earth (2027)

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

BASIC INFO

Brand Porsche Lucid Motors
Model 718 EV (Electric Boxster/Cayman successor) Earth
Vehicle Type Electric Sports Car All-Electric Luxury SUV
Trims To be announced (likely Carrera-style trims) Base | Touring | Grand Touring | Dream Edition (expected)
Release Date Expected 2025 2027 (expected)
Status Upcoming (prototype stage, production planned) Concept/Pre-production stage
Made In Germany Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
Body Type 2-Door Coupe / Convertible SUV (mid-to-full size)
Vehicle Warranty Estimated 4 years / 50,000 miles 4 years / 50,000 miles (bumper-to-bumper, est.) | 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty
Colors Multiple Porsche custom colors (exact options TBD) Aurora Silver, Deep Space Black, Stellar White, Ocean Blue (expected palette)

PERFORMANCE

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

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-Ion Lithium-ion (Lucid’s proprietary long-range pack)
Battery Capacity 80 kWh (est.) 118 kWh – 120 kWh (expected)
Power Consumption 20–22 kWh/100 km (est.) 3.9 miles/kWh (high efficiency focus)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected) 8 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 11 kW AC 11.5 kW (AC, Level 2)
Supercharging Speed 270 kW (Porsche/Taycan-level charging) 300+ kW DC (800V architecture)
DC Fast Charging Speed 5–80% in ~25 minutes Up to 350 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour 35 miles (AC), ~200 miles in 15 minutes 200+ miles in 20 minutes (est.)
Charging Time 8–9 hours (AC full), ~25 min (DC fast 5–80%) 10–80% in ~20 minutes with fast charger
Charging Connector Type CCS (Europe), NACS (USA in future) CCS (NACS by 2027)
Home Charging Options Porsche Mobile Charger Connect, Wall Charger 240V Wall Charger / Smart Home Integration
Onboard Charger Power 11–22 kW (likely option dependent) 22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 175 in (est.) 196 in (498 cm)
Width 72 in (est.) 78 in (198 cm)
Height 51 in (est.) 65 in (165 cm)
Wheelbase 101 in (est.) 120 in (305 cm)
Ground Clearance 4.5 in (est.) Adjustable Air Suspension (~6–9 in)
Cargo Space Front trunk + small rear trunk (~9–10 cu ft total est.) 25 cu-ft (rear) + ~10 cu-ft (frunk)
Curb Weight 3,800–4,000 lbs (heavier than gas 718 due to battery) 5,500 – 6,000 lbs
No. of Doors 2 4
Seating Capacity 2 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Wheels Aero-optimized Aluminum Alloy
Wheel Size 19" / 20" / 21" (options expected) 20" – 22" options
Front Tire 245/35 R20 (est.) 265/45 R20 (est.)
Rear Tire 305/30 R20 (est.) 295/40 R21 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering (variable ratio) Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-Speed Direct Drive Single-speed direct drive
Turning Radius 10.5 m 38 ft
Gear Box 1-Speed Automatic (EV standard) 1-speed fixed
Front Suspension Adaptive double wishbone (est.) Adaptive Air Suspension with Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Multi-link adaptive (est.) Multi-link Adaptive Air Suspension

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No (Porsche focuses on driver involvement, but ADAS features included) Lucid DreamDrive Pro (Level 3-ready)
Navigation System Yes (Porsche Communication Management - PCM) Integrated with AR HUD
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes 4-zone Automatic Climate ControlStandard
Climate Control Dual-Zone Automatic USB-C, USB-A, Wireless Charging
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Not available (convertible option for Boxster EV) Electrochromic Glass Roof
Apple Car Play Yes (wireless) Wireless
Android Auto Yes Wireless
Touchscreen 10.9-inch center display + digital cluster 34" 5K Curved Glass Display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes (5G Enabled)
Bluetooth Yes Yes (Latest Standard)
MP3 Player Yes Yes (through infotainment)
No. Of Speakers 10-speaker standard, 12-speaker Bose, or 16-speaker Burmester 21 (Surreal Sound Pro System

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc BrakesYes Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Discs
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 6 10+
Rear Seat Belt No (2-seater) Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360-degree camera system Yes (360° Surround View)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No (sports car focus) Yes (heated & auto-dimming)
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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