Experts have identified the Lucid Air Pure as the most efficient electric vehicle in the U.S. market, outperforming Tesla models.
Experts have recognized the Lucid Air Pure with rear-wheel drive and 19-inch wheels as the most efficient electric vehicle available in the U.S., surpassing traditional favorites like the Tesla Model Y Standard. While the efficiency ratings of the Lucid model slightly drop when increasing wheel size, it maintains an impressive efficiency rating that beats Tesla's all-wheel-drive models. The Tesla Model Y's performance was notably lower, achieving only 117 MPGe in combined cycles, while the Model 3 Long Range recorded an efficiency of 128 MPGe, positioning it as Tesla's most efficient model equipped with all-wheel drive according to the recent EPA evaluations for 2025.
