BMW i7 vs. Lucid Air Grand Touring | Full-Size Luxury Electric Car Comparison Test

[@edmundscars]

The BMW i7's ultra-luxe interior and technology give it a big leg up on the Lucid Air, so which Edmunds video would you want to watch on that giant theater screen in the back seat? Let us know in the comments!

[@CJLX805]

team Lucid right here lol

[@andyb2474]

Does EDMUNDS have an agenda??? This is the second video bashing Lucid in a few days.

[@_Chev_Chelios]

I noticed that you did not have to yell at the BMW’s voice command. That is impressive. I don’t think I have ever seen a demonstration of voice command where the user was not basically yelling at it.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

​​@@andyb2474Google News Lucid, price cut$ & recalls. As with Messla, what advantage could global #1 premium century+ old German engineering firm possibly have>upstart?

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Reviews r giving the nod to i7 even over Mercedes BEV, BMW moving goalposts like they did with E65 Bangle butt 745i over 20 yrs. ago.

[@ShogunsDojo]

So it seems like the Lucid is a high quality EV with some great luxury elements whereas the i7 is a true luxury limousine with an electric powertrain.

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

Lucid Air is trying to be a jack of all trades, whereas the BMW i7 is focused entirely on luxury

[@G82Watts]

​@@Tommmmmmmmmmmmu say that like the bmw is slow. It's still a fast car just not as fast as the lucid which who cares for ur EV. EVs should be like how rolls royces are used. Then have a sports car for a visceral engaging experience

[@gabrieledibernardo8124]

I'm not a big fan of any all electric vehicle but if I was I would still think after watching this review that the Lucid is a much better all electric vehicle than the BMW for one main reason and that is range. Range anxiety is a real thing and even as tested your own model has over 100 miles more range. This means no down time...no having to go to a charge station and wait for the battery to be topped up just enough to continue your trip no loss of time which in every aspect is a huge advantage. The interior of the BMW is nicer yes and the passengers in the back have some really nice comfortable options but unless your main objective is to be a chauffeur then it's really not something a person looking to buy a daily driver would weigh as a factor for buying the BMW over the Lucid. Not to take away from the BMW as it is a nice car even if it's not very good looking.

[@G82Watts]

Range doesn't matter if u can afford these cars u def have another car for family trips

[@Wasabi9111]

Ev Range and charging speed could always be better. But for daily driving, it’s nice to just charge at home and not have to deal w gas stations. If you do a lot of long road trips, then ev is more challenging. But for really long distance, most ppl usually fly.

[@cisky1972]

Imagine the lucid with the bmw interior and tech...MAGIC!

[@indigobunting9943]

Edmunds is giving BMW a lot of passes in this video. 06:38 seats. --BMW i7 Merino leather / cashmere combination costs an extra $6,450 above standard seating. BMW's site states "Leather will be on all seating surfaces; other components may be Leather or Leatherette" (i.e. plastic leather). --Lucid Grand Touring is standard ($0 extra) Nappa full grain leather on ALL surfaces, along with Alcantara inserts where applicable. Merino will give a more plush and softer feel, at the expense of durability, stain resistance, and scratching. Nappa leather is typically used on more sporty cars, Alcantara is a man-made suede alternative that is very resistant to stains and wear. 07:00 speaker grills that can cut you. He literally said he lost part of his fingernail when reaching for the window control 07:28 stating that BMW has more dials than Lucid... then immediately mentioning a lot of controls where BMW has no dial or button and failing to mention that Lucid does have a dial or button for that same function... 07:38 for A/C control only on BMW touch screen ; Lucid has button toggle for air temp and fan speed for driver and front passenger...07:40 for following distance on a BMW touch screen ; Lucid has button for following distance on steering wheel. 10:23 ..."Lucid is not a 6 figure interior, but BMW's front dash is???".... LOL... I would have expected more than conjecture from Edmunds. 12:36 ..dismissive of Lucid's impressive range for a full 40 seconds of video, but where are the comparisons to BMW's actual EV range.... no mention of BMW's actual observed range other than briefly stating BMW's stated range for 1 second at 12:30 ...hmmmm. 12:51 ..spreading misinformation that Lucid still has a problem with it's range estimator. Lucid did tweak its range estimator 3 times in the past 2 years based on feedback from real-world scenarios (source: www.lucidupdates.com/update-tracker.html) 13:26 ..dismissive of Lucid's faster charging architecture because.... reasons 13:51 ..scoring lower because of past software problems that do not exist anymore...honestly? Yes, I understand that Lucid is not perfect and doesn't have some options that people may find useful on a luxury sedan; however, BMW is not perfect either. Please edit your videos in ways that shows you do not have tunnel vision due to the brand. It is possible to be funny, and objective at the same time!

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Just as most Rolls waitlisted Bespoke, you have better chance of ordering BMW the way you want than you do Lucid. How many buyer$ do u think r paying msrp for base stretch limo? BMW ARE a brand, Lucid 1 new di$counted recalled car.

[@DeeeBeee123]

​@@unowen-nh9ovexactly

[@DeeeBeee123]

Do you work for Lucid or something? You sound real passionate about proving the video wrong, even tho you probably don't own either one. None of the things you named are even deal breakers and everyone knows a BMW is nicer than some damn lucid. Bigger, smoother, more boss, more tech, quieter, more stable, better in every way, way more luxurious. Bigger better screens more options, insane lighting, and a giant TV in the back to watch movies, oh and reclining seats. 😊

[@jonpetter8921]

BMW has been in the business for sometime. They are living by building luxury cars. You should be glad what Lucid has achieved this far.

[@ivanronin8209]

New BMW 7 is plain Ugly car . They Scrwed up big time . Lets BE HONEST . Ugly Front grill and ugly Door handles . 7 looks Horribly ! @@DeeeBeee123

[@bruingeorge]

Great video. Well explained and very articulate. As always....appreciate the timestamps.

[@OakhillSailor]

I'd take the Lucid any day.

[@stephengneri2136]

Guys one of your best. well done and entertaining.

[@alien7944]

Lucid is much better

[@chocktalk]

This is not a fair comparison, even the touring and GT arent as much as the bmw i7. If i go and look in inventory, bmw starts like like 128, where as lucid you can get for 105k.

[@MidwestMotor]

DANG IT!!!! I came here for the drag race!!! 😡😡 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@roguedogx]

Same here, maybe next time.

[@_Chev_Chelios]

Why? Here’s a rundown of what it would look like; two very quiet cars pull away from a line and the lucid wins handily. wow.

[@thatvolvoguy6565]

You already know who's gonna win the race would be pointless...

[@wanieldong]

liked, commented, and subscribed because the host is great and has good genes.

[@jeromep3182]

I love the bmw wheels and both cars are nice but I much rather have the BMW

[@Dxoilxd]

Great video, but would love to see these on the track with Clint and you in the back

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Joe Achilles made his passenger nauseous trying to watch video & then got pulled over for getting air under 3 ton stretch limo.

[@irisfailsafe]

I would also get the Beemer. I love comfy luxirous car and don't care that much for the speed

[@aussie2uGA]

The car is a Bimmer, the bike is a beamer.

[@irisfailsafe]

@@aussie2uGA autocorrect

[@rlonzoraddison6921]

Fabulous review. Articulate, and witty. Well done👍👍🥂

[@xxxpensive1415]

Lucid is the one to get

[@VaunShiz]

Ya if you want a 140k car with the features of a 60k car

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Back from recalls.

[@jonpetter8921]

Source "trust me bro"

[@davidlo529]

This guy is great. I've seen all of his car reviews. Very articulate. and his shoe game is on point

[@bxi1547]

Why are his shoes relevant to a car review?

[@unowen-nh9ov]

​@@vickykennel7414Both actually used in driving, while u use both to troll.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Now compare the Lucid Air Touring with the BMW i5 M60. Both are under $100K, well equipped.

[@ChinoBingo]

Lucid for the look, sportiness, luxury all well compromised balance.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Di$count$ & free recall$.

[@G82Watts]

I think the i7 looks more expensive and has more of a presence imo.

[@charliewilson3528]

Good review. Thanks.😊

[@unknownember7889]

I’d easily take a Lucid Air GT over the BMW.

[@disqjunky]

Although you get a lot more luxury from the bmw for its price. It seems like bmw is equipping the i7 with different and cool amenities that havent been on a car before, but amenities that are not ground breaking. Any car company can equip a bunch of screens in the back seat and reclining-massage rear seats at a cost. But not every car company can offer the efficiency in power and range that lucid does. That being said, itd be nice if lucids price point was a bit lower.

[@noorghani5053]

Yea the bmw is a much nicer car. True luxury at its heart.

[@MAGApepe]

lucid wins :))

[@verynick]

I feel like BMW is a well made car compare to Lucid. I need to drive one!

[@G82Watts]

Bmw i7 easily but blacked out. If i get an EV it would be used like a rolls royce is. Pure luxury cruising around. It speaks volumes about the experience and driving engagement real sports cars bring u that an EV can NEVER. Ive been inside a tesla and is just doesnt feel like ur in something special. Its so dull and plain jane. It has no luxury. My buddy lets me drive his targa gts porsche time to time and oh my god, bro. The engine. The revs the downshifts. All the people checking out the car. Its insane. The noise alone is what makes me want to drive it over and over again. Best way to describe it is. Speeding in a tesla is like having sex with earplugs in. Only ur body feels it.( Except for the terrible wind noise in the cabin from poor sound isolation.) Real sports cars hit and fill ur entire senses. The rumbling of the engine the visceral special occasion it feels like everytime ur in it. Cant be matched.

[@Mr.CEO888]

Why might as well sell y’all Lucid y’all seem to not like it compared to any other vehicles.

[@michaelcambridge1542]

@7:05 "I lost a chunk of my pinky fingernail...." ouch!! Lol!!

[@Bananagold999]

Lucid😍❤️❤️❤️

[@alittleofthisnthat5665]

🤔...finally a video showing what luxury is instead of people and its CEO constantly saying how ultra luxury the Lucid, the Lucid interior is just a standard interior you pay $150k for

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Or they'll sell you iX1, compact 5dr. BEV MPV, unlike di$counted recalled Lucid, #1 full range premium sell more than executive lounge seating home theatre stretch limos.

[@kclark8080]

Luxury buyers know luxury. Tesla and Lucid have relied on the exclusivity of their brand and technology to charge luxury car prices. However, when you get into the little things that matter, the value proposition goes the other way. Took the media long enough to point that out!

[@nathanielwilson1899]

300 miles range for that price is terrible..only practical for the one one percentage

[@DeeeBeee123]

How far u wana go? 700 miles??? My gasoline car only goes like 350

[@ItsAlive111]

I guess this is why Tesla is getting into cheaper and a cheaper vehicles. Tesla’s $100k models will not be able to compete with MB, Audi and BMW EVs in a few years

[@thedumbconspirator4956]

Tesla's goal from their very start is to make EVs mainstream and to push forward EV technology. Making boutique $100k cars is not the way to do so. It's not that Tesla can or can't compete with legacy auto on their flagship EVs. Model S/X are still unrivalled in range, performance, practicality and efficiency. But the S/X doesn't reflect on their long term goal as the 3/y does. And other automakers playing catch up and investing in EVs to better advance electric cars was what Tesla intended to do. Remember that prior to Tesla nobody cared about electric cars. So automakers taking EVs seriously is a huge win for Tesla.

[@BasementTracks]

​@@thedumbconspirator4956Finally somebody gets it.

[@princeking1562]

Bmw got that built in nail clipper

[@hussamalyafai3708]

It's quite obvious that Edmunds is not happy with Lucid since the beginning. I would think its because they didn't get a Lucid before or after the launch. Its clear that you v been trying to teach them a lesson. I could see that clearly when you put it up against the bmw M6, so that review was to bash the handling and this one to bash the interior quality 😂

[@saranrathakrish8468]

They are both better than the eqs

[@jimiverson3085]

BMW just couldn't shed the beaver front end, even with a car that DOESN'T HAVE A RADIATOR. Gives a whole new illustration of "butt ugly."

[@djlazyboy23]

Cashmere, just like the sweater! 😂

[@Ash-db9cb]

Lucid ❤️

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Enjoy ur di$counted free recalls.

[@aussie2uGA]

What is the cost of ownership projected to be over 5 years? Traditional BMW's will eat you alive with their dealer maintenance items. Even being an EV, I'm sure dealers have pressed BMW to keep these things coming in for various "services". Would like to know what those costs are estimated at.

[@leored79]

You can mitigate that when you buy it. Flat fee for 3,4,5 years maintenance, additional cover. Not as much as you think.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

​@@leored79BMW Canada incl. maintenance on new models to ensure maintained CPO inventory + high on CR & JD Power ratings.

[@mannienicholas3693]

It’s cheap…. Unless something breaks. Bmw i division is awesome reliable & has low maintenance vehicles. Unlike regular bmws 😢

[@aussie2uGA]

Explain this to i3 owners that have had their air conditioner fail and it's estimated at $8k to repair. @@mannienicholas3693

[@CMCNestT]

Love the grill. Love the 21" wheels even more. My favorite over black version and others. Cashmere blend. Cashmere would wear way too easily.

[@blablah538]

Sorry no car person can point to goddamn crystals on the dash without laughing or cursing

[@travisbruce5096]

The cup runneth over😂😂

[@jacobscheer2730]

Never thought that the legacy automakers would be able to adapt this quickly to produce a more tech forward vehicle than the new startups. No area is it more evident than in the hands free driving technology gap. Tesla has been going at this forever and still can't offer a hands free driving experience that doesn't rely on the crutch of a Beta moniker!

[@thedumbconspirator4956]

Tesla offers different tiers of hands free driving, the one on beta right now is FSD. Basic features that come as standard in all Teslas are typical ADAS systems that you'd find in other automakers as optional extras and they work just as well, if not better than what legacy automakers offer. Stuff like these includes lane keep, adaptive cruise control, collision and blind spot monitoring. However stepping up to FSD also throws in things like stop sign recognition, full navigation on autopilot (including on city streets, summon, autopark, auto lane change and other stuff that you wouldn't find on any other legacy built car. A lot of these features are only present on cruise/waymo vehicles and therefore rely on the beta moniker because they are unfinished, however Tesla does offer them and their vehicles can do these tasks with varying degrees of accuracy, most legacy makers don't bother including these in their cars... So I think all in all Tesla still has a leg up on tech. You cannot compare the basic ADAS systems that legacy auto offers to Tesla's FSD suite.

[@jacobscheer2730]

@@thedumbconspirator4956 Tesla offers a hands free driving system that isn't in Beta?

[@thedumbconspirator4956]

@@jacobscheer2730 the standard set of ADAS systems that come standard in all Tesla vehicles is NOT in beta nor is the $6000 enhanced autopilot system which gives you features like summon, auto lane change, and highway on/off ramp navigation as well as autopark. However the $15000 FSD that additionally tacks on stop signs, traffic light recognition and city streets navigation IS in beta.

[@thedumbconspirator4956]

@@jacobscheer2730 the tech/convenience packages that most legacy automakers offers similar features as Tesla's basic ADAS systems which comes free with the car and are not beta systems. However the $6000 enhanced autopilot package (which isn't in beta) offers a lot of features that go beyond the tech/convenience packages that a lot of other automakers offer in their models and only a few legacy flagship cars offers features that compete with enhanced autopilot (think Mercedes S Class/eqs and BMW 7 series) what's impressive is the same type of driver assist tech you get in these $100,000+ dollar luxury cars is available as a $6,000 option in a base Tesla Model 3. As for the $15,000 FSD Beta? No other automaker offers anything that competes with the features that you get in FSD Beta, you find those types of stuff in cruise or waymo vehicles that you can't buy.

[@jacobscheer2730]

@@thedumbconspirator4956 does enhanced autopilot allow you to drive without touching the steering wheel? It was my understanding that you still needed to hold the wheel the entire time.

[@Pikto819]

I love BMW 🤤🤤🤤

[@levelup89204]

i7 looks ugly, can we get a even bigger grill please? maybe i'll make some BBQ

[@unowen-nh9ov]

George Forman electric grille.

[@Car2wheel]

This BMW looks hideous and unappealing ! Besides, lacks range AND power. Just luxury interiors aren’t going to be enough. Lucid clearly is a more modern and practical car - coming from a BMW fan. Used to own the legendary E46 330 coupe.

[@Karim-ik5ij]

The BMW like like my electric shaver

[@lugiwin1]

Beautiful girls know the BMW but don’t know LUCID.

[@Asoka-great]

They might be stupid. 😂

[@kingscuderia]

BMW for lavish luxury and not the worry of bad build quality

[@prosperpersonelle]

Bmw all the way ❤

[@Raptordavy]

The i7 has the fifth generation electric motor and thus has BRUSHES again, old school tech, bmw can't say what the life expectancy is of these brushes, I'd say some might be in for a huge surprise at 60-80.000Km or even much earlier. They found their trick in the business model ( How to steal as much money as possible from our customers) No idea so many stupid peolple keep going back for these overpriced mainly cheapest chinese parts vehicles.

[@joejesus9902]

How much did BMW pay edmunds?

[@cbotten106]

Edmunds bought Lucid, and took the depreciation hit, for a long term test vehicle. The BMW doesn't have that particular baggage. The BMW was the shiny new thing when this video came out.

[@askiaabdul-salaam6944]

You just made the lucid price share increase after posting this video

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Tesla's maybe.

[@daleliske9757]

Why would anybody want to rely on a vehicle to drive for themselves.. i guess in todays views, because I drive 40 miles to work, and every stoplight, i look over to someone on their cellphone. To the point, where at a left turn lane, where if people were actually paying attention they could get 6 cars through a light. But yet, no. 3 cars at best, why because technology is more important. Lets sit at a green arrow for 6 to 10 seconds before i actually look at the green arrow .

[@BasementTracks]

Not a fan of Lucid, but BMW has no true updates over the air, which is a huge disadvantage in my book. I suspect the software is probably also a lot worse in usual German fashion.

[@OakhillSailor]

Completely unnecessary big screen in the BMW tbh unless I live in it.

[@tnproduction7674]

Lucid did a great job for the first car, but not the bmw level yet.

[@tnproduction7674]

@@vickykennel7414 7 series is all about luxury ride . You want any M model will out handle the shit out of the lucid. And yeah every grown adult knows what bmw is. WTF is lucid ?😂

[@unowen-nh9ov]

​@@vickykennel7414Change ur rubber stamp (& doosh).

[@americanspruce]

Educate yourself, that's all.

[@theonlymrkevin]

This was a very good comparison video until the unnecessarily cheesy segment on the rear passenger seating. The dispassionate tone was gone and the lame attempt at humor undermined your authority in automotive. Please stick to the facts! Otherwise, this was a very good video.

[@eloyherrera118]

Really did not give the Lucid enough credit for being a new company / its first car ever… vs BMW who has been at of for a long time…

[@unowen-nh9ov]

New co. LIABILITY.

[@BeHo-ci8zw]

Just 100 miles more for the Lucid. Wat!

[@Sempuukyaku]

LOL, this is a no-brainer. BMW is just in a different class. Sorry Lucid.

[@dhulon09]

BMW LOOKS OUT DATED SAME OLD BMW DESIGN. NOT HAPPENING. LUCID LOOKS COOL FRESH MODERN. Range is sooo much more. BMW needs be under 45k to sell. Lucid will be cheaper in 2025

[@gregsullivan7408]

Anyone can tell just by looking at them that BMW does it better - true limousine interior space

[@samikamal1]

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOO LUCID FAMILY 🙋‍♂️😉🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🕺🕺🕺😁👏👏😉👍🫡

[@vamsiacharya2099]

Lucid Air is a very mediocre car for the price. BMW all the way for me.

[@derrickjscottds]

I've test driven both, and the I7 is the more luxurious.

[@derrickjscottds]

@vickykennel7414 so you test drove them, and you like the Lucid... good for you

[@unowen-nh9ov]

BMW getting the nod over Mercedes, while Lucid di$counted & multiple recalls free.

[@Truth_Seeker_79]

Sorry but i7 range still in low 300's max 321miles. That's unacceptable for a 150k car😵‍💫 I take the lucid over it for its long range 😁

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Spectre less, if range is the issue buy a Diesel. Or get an extension cord, how much range do u need?

[@Truth_Seeker_79]

@@unowen-nh9ov in regards to buying a EV, I would personally feel comfortable with atleast minium 400 miles before charging. You paying premium for a car so best to have premium range. I see your the type that would be all happy nothing else matters long as it's just an EV 😋

[@MAGApepe]

that bmw front end is just ugly lol

[@zainahmed8710]

We need a Porsche 911 turbos s drag race!!

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Why?

[@cadriver2570]

Can hear the lucid motors in the video 🤮

[@levelup89204]

no frunk, no buy

[@unowen-nh9ov]

14 cu. ft. trunk with drop down pass thru doesn't need it any more than 5 dr. BEV hatch. do.

[@americanspruce]

One problem with BMW, it's a butt effin ugly.

[@chocktalk]

all great, until the bmw screen stops coming down and then you pay 5k to fix it, lmao

[@jonpetter8921]

You don t buy luxury cars if you are poor.

[@DodggerManBoy1]

This guy is definitely getting paid by BMW. Haha. American made is the wave.

[@shwndh]

I can't get over how ugly the BMW is. Would much rather the Lucid.

[@Mikezagato15]

More speed means nothing

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Not on the autobahn.

[@evanhone9083]

It sucks that under the buying agreement for both cars it is mandated that the drivers must dress exactly like the Nard dog. Graduating from Cornell is luckily optional.

[@regulator302]

The i7 front look so ugly. I really can’t stand it.

[@toddstevens8506]

Electric car companies make better EV's, automobile manufacturers make better cars.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Century+ old German engineering firm Bavarian MOTOR Works SOLE manufacturer offering ICE, BEV, PHEV, Diesel, hydrogen, also #1 full range global premium, BEV have NO global infrastructure. BMW's EV market share>ICE for years now on over half million PHEV sold.

[@mohamedmedhat9539]

Wow the i7 looks soooo ugly compared to lucid

[@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj]

MY EYES MY EYES !! LOL It's so ugly, If i had the means I would buy that BMW just so I can set fire to it.

[@Babyrocko1908]

I don't know about setting it on fire but I agree it's just ugly. It looks like a knock off Rolls Royce.

[@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj]

@@Babyrocko1908 it would certainly generate more if you set fire to it and run some ads alongside the event :-)

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Most Lucid on recall, incl. for power loss, but u can get them @ a di$count.

[@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj]

@@unowen-nh9ov all new car companies face QC problems in their first models; Tesla still has shady quality and customer service + the anti repair practices and people buy them by the boat load.

[@jonpetter8921]

The i7 still is the best car though

[@VaunShiz]

Bmw is ugly but a way better luxury car

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Why do rich passengers care what their limos look like? Looks, like GRILLEs, r 4 TROLLes. Town Car?

[@garyclark6747]

“Hey BMW”-‘yes’ “Please open the drivers door.” My pinky hurts.🫢 14:31 #fingergrater

[@ctk4949]

That bmw 🤢🤮🤢🤮🤢🤮🤢🤮