Which Reigns Supreme? Genesis Electrified G80 vs. Lucid Air

Are purpose-built EVs a smarter choice, or is it better to retrofit a combustion-powered vehicle to make it electric? Should you purchase from a startup auto manufacturer or go with an established brand? The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 and Lucid Air Touring both offer impressive features and performance, we unplug and take them for a ride to see where these luxury brands are headed.

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0:00 Introduction
0:30 Genesis Electrified G80
0:53 Styling
1:15 Charging Port
1:44 Interior
3:22 How’s it Drive?
4:15 Range Results
4:33 G80 Conclusions
5:00 Lucid Air
5:19 Styling
6:33 Frunk
6:56 Trunk
7:20 Interior
7:30 Glass Roof
7:45 Displays & Infotainment
9:15 How’s it Drive?
9:40 Range Results
10:46 Lucid Air Conclusions
11:12 Comparison Conclusions

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[saratogalefty]

I think a more "fair" comparison would have been the Lucid Pure AWD model. Still better range and performance but more price competitive and you could forego the extended glass for a solid metal roof.

[PaulHo]

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Huh, that's pretty cool. The divine green paint color is named after a national park.

[UraniumFever]

I think Lucid makes the nicest EV, has a beautiful design with an engineering first approach, and is arguably the nicest luxury sedan of any manufacturer right now.

[ALMXDP]

Very interesting compare and contrast video. I like both but gotta say the Lucid seems quite compelling for an entirely new company and model. Hopefully they can get the production and any quality or fitment issues sorted which may solidify them as a big hitter in the EV segment.

[cornbreads]

Where you been Craig???? The YouTube algorithm led me to you! Just subscribed ….

[Miata]

No EV will get the advertised range driving the way most people drive. The Air _can_ do it, but only if you are super efficient. The thing with Lucid's range is that it doesn't leave you driving like grandpa, hoping you can make it to the next charger.
Anything with a battery charges more quickly when it is almost empty and more slowly as if fills. I have the GT version with the larger battery. On road trips I can drive very inefficiently while still having adequate range, but the real trick comes with the charging. On the road i will usually stop charging by 70%, while the battery is still charging quickly. this provides 2-2.5 hours of drive time to the next charger and the car is ready when I get back from a bio-break, getting some sodas, or whatever. Basically, for me that means no waiting for the charge unless I'm over 200 miles from the next charger.
On shorter trips (Dallas to Little Rock, 300+ miles) I can easily make that without charging if I want to, passing several chargers on the way.

[abrahamroberts]

Lucid is definitely an interesting take on ev but I've heard some complaints about it. I haven't driven the Lucid so I can't comment on it personally - but the Genesis g80 electrified is beautiful and so pleasant to drive. Fun to drive in sport mode.

[CMCNestT]

The G80e has a 10.8 cu ft trunk with no folding rear seats while the Air has a 10 cu ft FRUNK on top of the 16.1 cu ft trunk which if you fold down the rear seats turns into 23.23 cu ft. I mostly prefer the G80e but that is a deal breaker. You can put a compact spare tire and tools in the Air sub frunk.

[Ashan]

You can now get the Lucid Air Touring trim starting at $78k, and the base wheels give over 400 miles range. 🎉

[aceventuraaceventura]

That's a tough comparison. Hyundai has been building cars for over 60 years and they have production down to a science at this point. With cheap parts, and can get them serviced in way more places than Lucid. So from convenience stand point, Genesis would be a more logical choice. But you if you like to try new things and have money to burn, then Lucid is the choice. Honestly, over time, Lucid will get better but question is, how long? This is the question.

[samikamal]

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[KurtGerster]

Compare the PURE with the Genesis. The price difference is minor.

[ALMXDP]

Oof just got to the price. Is Lucid providing any lower trims for journalists to review? Wonder how they differ in terms of materials and feel to these higher priced models.

[elshem]

Genesis offers 3 years of free charging. Sold me.

[PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I trust HYUNDAI more.

I previously leased an Azera and an HTRAC Genesis. Both performed perfectly in their period of lease.

Hyundai’s interior, fit and finish is also better.

[Bazooka]

I trust lucid more they have been making ev batteries for years now

[PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I actually prefer a car designed as an ICE car that gets modified to be an EV.

The EV makers refuse to give us the size and shape of car we want.

The Genesis had to succeed as an ICE before it had to succeed as an EV.

[terrytexas]

Comparing apples and oranges is hard to do. When you choose a much higher end Lucid, instead of the more comparable Pure, then the decision people make on your video comes down to price. Perhaps you should know your product before making a compare video. First and last time viewer.

[geo]

I think it's pointless to compare these two. The Model S Plaid would make more sense

[pierrojules]

Compared to the Lucid, this Genesis is really ugly looking. The Lucid has presence, unlike the Genesis. Lucid should provide infotainment for the from passenger too.