Watch Lucid Air and Tesla Model S Plaid Clash in a Silent Drag Race

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The long-awaited showdown is here. engineering

. Tesla's Model S Plaid with a claimed 1,020 hp beat dual-motor Lucid Air with a 1,111 hp three out of the four runs. The only time Lucid Air won was when the Model S Plaid started off without using the Launch Mode. the most powerful all-electric models

on the market and the video shows them going neck to neck in four runs. However, the Lucid Air at 5,236 lbs is heavier than the Tesla Model S Plaid at 4,833 lbs . According to the video stats, the difference is around 403 lbs or 8%. In addition to that, Lucid Air is reportedly designed for highway driving, rather than a 0-60 mph car.

Both supersedans started off with 92 percent charges. In the first run, Tesla Model S Plaid won by finishing the quarter-mile in 9.83 seconds at 150.59 mph. However, in the second run, Model S Plaid did not use its Launch Mode and Lucid Air got ahead, finishing the lap in 10.21 seconds at 125.64 mph. The third run's outcome was not much different than the first; Model S Plaid finished up in 9.67 seconds at 146.02 mph.

In addition to speed, strength, luxury, and efficiency, both cars have their respective advantages. But which EV monster would be your pick?

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