Head-to-head
2026 Dodge Charger vs 2026 Lucid Air
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 88.4 to 81, on safety, price, tech & comfort. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 5 and it flips.
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2026 Dodge Charger
The 2026 Dodge Charger is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas large sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Charger Daytona R/…
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C2026 Lucid Air
The 2026 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with19 in…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Dodge Charger
Clear winThe Dodge Charger wins clearly, 88.4 to 81, on safety, price, tech & comfort. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 5 and it flips.
Safety 2026 Dodge Charger leads by 50
Price 2026 Dodge Charger leads by 29.5
Fuel & range 2026 Lucid Air leads by 34.9
| Category · weight | 2026 Dodge Chargeroverall 88.4 | 2026 Lucid Airoverall 81 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 70.5 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 65.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 98.2 | 48.2 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 54.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 96.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 94.3 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 88.4 | 81 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Lucid Air: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Dodge Charger: base trim R/T AWD · Lucid Air: base trim Air Pure RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 5 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Dodge Charger wins
- It lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 17.
- It starts $20,905 lower ($49,995 against $70,900 base MSRP).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 71).
Where the 2026 Lucid Air answers
- It holds 64.8 cu ft behind the second row against 22.2.
- It costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $800).
What they share
- 6 owner complaints.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $49,995 | $70,900 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | — |
| Engine displacement | 3,000 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK inline-six (Standard Output) | Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor RWD |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 430 hp |
| Torque | 468 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.45 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — |
| Overall height | 59.2 in | 55.4 in |
| Overall length | 207 in | 196 in |
| Overall width | 79.9 in | 76.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 37.4 cu-ft | 74.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 22.2 cu-ft | 64.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | 45.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.2 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 37.6 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,741 lbs | 4,564 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,741 lbs | 4,564 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Multi-link | — |
| Rear suspension type | Integral link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power steering (EPS), constant ratio | Electronic Power Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 41 ft | 39.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 354 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic automatic | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | — |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/55R18 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Dodge Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in | 58.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.6 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 54.5 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
236 features · differences first, then sharedSafety44 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | std | — |
| Automatic emergency braking with road user detection | std | — |
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Active Lane Management | std | — |
| Advanced multistage front | std | — |
| ParkSense rear view camera | std | — |
| Supplemental front-seat-mounted side | std | — |
| Supplemental side-curtain, front and rear | std | — |
| Child seat anchor system (LATCH) | std | — |
| Drowsy Driver Detection | std | — |
| ParkSense front, side and rear park assist system with adaptive guidelines and vehicle path detection (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| ParkSense front, side and rear park assist system with adaptive guidelines and vehicle path detection (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| ParkSense rear view camera | std | — |
| Active Driving Assist | std | — |
| ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: DreamDrive® Premium | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring signals (mirrors) | std | — |
| Brake assist | std | — |
| BRAKING: Automatic Brake Hold and Hill Hold | — | std |
| BRAKING: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers and floating rear calipers | opt | — |
| Driver knee airbag | std | — |
| Electronic park brake — automatic | std | — |
| FEATURES: 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions with Retractor Pretensioners for Front & Outboard Rear | — | std |
| FEATURES: Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags | — | std |
| FEATURES: Child Safety Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| FEATURES: Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System | — | std |
| FEATURES: Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release | — | std |
| FEATURES: Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System | — | std |
| FEATURES: Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions | — | std |
| FEATURES: Shock & Tilt Alert System | — | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | — |
| Intelligent Brake by Wire technology | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera | std | — |
| Rain brake support | std | — |
| Ready Alert Braking | std | — |
| Seat belt alert — driver and front passenger | std | — |
| Seat belt pretensioners — driver and front passenger | std | — |
| Security alarm | std | — |
| SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS): 5 Years / 60,000 miles (whichever comes first) | — | std |
| Tire-fill Alert | std | — |
| Two-piston floating front and rear calipers | std | — |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | std | std |
Infotainment32 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-in. central display (Driver Information Display) | std | — |
| Alpine nine amplified speakers with subwoofer and amplifier (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Amazon Alexa integration (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers | — | opt |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ with 9 speakers | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Rear Center Console Display Screen | — | opt |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: USB-A (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats | — | std |
| Drive Mode Pages | std | — |
| Dual-phone connectivity | std | — |
| LUCID UX: 12.5" Portrait Orientation Center Touchscreen Display | — | std |
| LUCID UX: 34" Glass Cockpit Display | — | std |
| LUCID UX: AM/FM HD Radio | — | std |
| LUCID UX: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology | — | std |
| LUCID UX: Digital Key | — | std |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Mobile Owner App w/ Remote Services | — | std |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Virtual Assistant | — | std |
| LUCID UX: Native Support for Streaming Apps - Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal | — | std |
| LUCID UX: Smartphone Wireless Charging | — | std |
| LUCID UX: Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation included for 7 years | — | std |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Android Auto™ with Google Assistant | — | std |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Apple CarPlay® integrated with Siri | — | std |
| Media hub (includes two USB-C ports) | std | — |
| Paddles on steering wheel (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Performance pages (via Uconnect 5 system, included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Personalized profiles for vehicle, Uconnect and media settings | std | — |
| Rear (2) USB-C ports | std | — |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes trial subscription | std | — |
| Six speaker system | std | — |
| Starting price (USD) | — | std |
| Uconnect 5 with 12.3-in. display — AM/FM radio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio with trial subscription included, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, 12.3-in. touchscreen for displaying music, climate controls and vehicle information, Bluetooth, streaming audio | std | — |
| Uconnect Voice Command | std | — |
| Vehicle information pages, driving story, drive mode information | std | — |
| Over-the-Air Software Update Capability | std | std |
Convenience14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote start | std | — |
| BASIC VEHICLE: 4 Years / 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) | — | std |
| BODY AND PAINT: 4 Years / Unlimited miles | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: 12V Accessory Power Outlet in Cargo Area | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Trunk Open/Close | — | std |
| CORROSION PERFORATION: 10 Years / Unlimited miles | — | std |
| Door locks — power, speed-sensitive | std | — |
| HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first, to 70% capacity) | — | std |
| Keyless manual liftgate | std | — |
| Power outlets — 12-volt, located in center console | std | — |
| POWERTRAIN: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Enter 'n Go | std | — |
| Universal garage door opener (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Windows — power with driver and passenger one-touch auto up/down | std | — |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — | opt |
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor | std | — |
| Physical buttons with independent control for driver and front passenger (climate) | std | — |
Seating10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Convenience Group — eight-way power driver seat | opt | — |
| Heated Front Seats | opt | std |
| Black cloth and leatherette seats (included in Driver Convenience Group) | opt | — |
| Black cloth seats | std | — |
| Driver Convenience Group — two-way driver power lumbar | opt | — |
| High-back black leather and suede seats (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Rear seats — fold-flat | std | — |
| SEATING CONFIGURATION: 5-Passenger Seating | — | std |
| SEATING: 12-Way Power Heated Front Seats with Memory | — | std |
| SEATING: 20-way Power Heated and Ventilated Front Seats with Memory and Massage | — | opt |
| 20-way Power Heated and Ventilated Front Seats with Memory and Massage | opt | opt |
| Heated Rear Seats | opt | opt |
Interior28 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | opt | std |
| 10.25-in. freestanding cluster | std | — |
| All-black headliner and interior trim | std | — |
| Cargo area lamps | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Ambient Lighting | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Multi-Function Steering Wheel | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | — | opt |
| Dodge G-meter | std | — |
| Driver Convenience Group — Heated cloth/leatherette performance seats, eight-way power driver seat, two-way driver power lumbar, four-way manual passenger seat, heated steering wheel, front/rear ParkSense with stop, side distance warning, universal garage door opener, auto-dim rearview mirror, nine-speaker audio, hatch tonneau cover, Active Noise Cancellation, cluster shift light | opt | — |
| Flat-bottom, flat-top steering wheel design with Drive Modes button | std | — |
| Front cup holders integrated into center console | std | — |
| Front overhead LED lighting | std | — |
| HEADROOM FRONT SEATS (METAL ROOF): 39.6 inches | — | std |
| HEADROOM REAR (METAL ROOF): 37.8 inches | — | std |
| LEGROOM REAR (LONG RANGE BATTERY): 37.6 inches | — | std |
| MAXIMUM LEG ROOM FRONT: 45.4 inches | — | std |
| Performance Handling Group — Black Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers with floating rear, performance suspension, Line Lock, Launch control, Custom Drive Mode, 20-by-10-in aluminum wheels, 275/40R20 all season tires, Gloss Black spoiler, high-back leather/suede performance seats, 12-way power driver/passenger seat, four-way power lumbar, ventilated front seats, heated second row, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, Uconnect 5 with Navigation, enhanced display synchronization, cluster shift light | opt | — |
| Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | — | opt |
| Rear cup holder integrated into central armrest | std | — |
| Rearview mirror (standard, non-auto-dimming) | std | — |
| Shift knob — leather wrapped | std | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM FRONT: 58.3 inches | — | std |
| SHOULDER ROOM REAR: 54.5 inches | — | std |
| Temperature display — outside | std | — |
| THEME: Mojave PurLuxe Leather Alternative | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescoping | std | — |
| Visor vanity, illuminated, driver and passenger sides | std | — |
| Front and rear | std | — |
| Heated Steering Wheel | opt | opt |
Exterior57 differ · 57 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power-Folding & Heated Exterior Mirrors | — | std |
| 18-by-8.5-in. Tech Silver aluminum wheels | std | — |
| 20-by-10-in. Diamond Cut with Luster aluminum wheels (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| 245/55R18 Nexen All-Season tires | std | — |
| 255/45R20XLA Nexen All-Season Package tires | opt | — |
| 275/40ZR20 Goodyear All-Season tires (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Acoustic windshield and front windows | std | — |
| Acoustic windshield and front windows | std | — |
| AERODYNAMICS: 0.197 cd | — | std |
| Antenna — flat satellite design | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Platinum | — | std |
| APPEARANCE: Stealth | — | opt |
| Black exhaust tips (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| Blacktop Package — includes 20-by-9-in. or 20-by-10-in. aluminum Blacknoise wheels, Dark Finish badging | opt | — |
| BRAKING: Anodized Brake Calipers | — | std |
| Bright exhaust tips | std | — |
| COLOR: Cosmos Silver Metallic | — | opt |
| COLOR: Fathom Blue Metallic | — | opt |
| COLOR: Infinite Black Metallic | — | std |
| COLOR: Quantum Grey Metallic | — | opt |
| COLOR: Stellar White Metallic | — | std |
| COLOR: Zenith Red Metallic | — | opt |
| CURB Weight | — | std |
| Door handles — body color with Keyless Enter 'n Go | std | — |
| FEATURES: Power Charge Port Door | — | std |
| FEATURES: Soft-Close Doors | — | opt |
| Fuel filler door — push-push | std | — |
| Gloss Black, heated, power mirrors | std | — |
| HEIGHT: 55.4 inches | — | std |
| LED headlamps | std | — |
| LED-illuminated daytime running lamps with park and turn indicators | std | — |
| Length | — | std |
| LIGHTING: Adaptive Front Lighting System | — | std |
| LIGHTING: Daytime LED Signature Lighting | — | std |
| LIGHTING: Micro Lens Array LED Headlights | — | std |
| LIGHTING: Powered Illuminated Door Handles | — | std |
| Lit front Fratzog badge | std | — |
| Lit rear Fratzog badge | std | — |
| R/T Dark Finish fender badge (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| R/T fender badge | std | — |
| ROOF: Metal Roof | — | std |
| Sculpted, Gloss Black-painted steel roof | std | — |
| SIXPACK bezel (hood) | std | — |
| Spoiler — Gloss Black (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Variable/intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| WHEELBASE: 116.5 inches | — | std |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range | — | std |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range Stealth | — | opt |
| WHEELS: 19" Aeronaut | — | opt |
| WHEELS: 19" Aeronaut Stealth | — | opt |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite | — | opt |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite Stealth | — | opt |
| Width WITH Mirrors Folded | — | std |
| WIDTH WITH MIRRORS OPEN: 86.4 inches | — | std |
| Automatic ON/OFF | std | — |
| Defroster — rear window | std | — |
| Privacy rear windows | std | — |
Powertrain26 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| AWD | std | — |
| 0 - 60 MPH | — | std |
| 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK (Standard Output) with eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Mobile connector with 20 foot cable | — | std |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240V outlet | — | std |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 5-15 adapter for standard household outlets | — | std |
| BATTERY: 16 Module Battery Capacity | — | std |
| BATTERY: AC Charging up to 19.2 kW | — | std |
| BATTERY: DC Fast Charging up to 250kW | — | std |
| BATTERY: Long Range Battery | — | std |
| BRAKING: Driver-Adjustable Regenerative Braking | — | std |
| Charge TO 200 MI | — | std |
| COMBINED DIRECT CO2 EMISSIONS: 0 g per mile | — | std |
| COMPATIBILITY: Combined Charging System (CCS) | — | std |
| COMPATIBILITY: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 systems | — | std |
| Custom Drive Mode (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Drive Type: RWD | — | std |
| Estimated Range | — | std |
| FEATURES: Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Capability | — | std |
| FEATURES: Wunderbox™ Onboard Boost Charger | — | std |
| Launch Control (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Line Lock (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| MAX Power | — | std |
| POWERTRAIN: Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motors | — | std |
| Rear-wheel-drive mode | std | — |
| TORQUE VECTORING: Standard | — | std |
| Selectable Drive Modes | std | std |
Chassis7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power steering (EPS) | std | — |
| Performance suspension (included in Performance Handling Group) | opt | — |
| Sport suspension (included in Blacktop Package) | opt | — |
| STEERING: Electronic Power Steering | — | std |
| SUSPENSION: Adaptive Damping Suspension | — | std |
| Touring suspension | std | — |
| Turning Diameter | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Storage bag that fits perfectly in the trunk wheel well | — | std |
| FRUNK: 10.0 cubic feet | — | std |
| TOTAL CARGO SPACE: 74.8 cubic feet | — | std |
| TRUNK WITH ALL REAR SEATS DOWN: 64.8 cubic feet | — | std |
| TRUNK: 22.1 cubic feet | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPDodge Charger
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 6 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (3), Engine (2), Power Train (1)
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Lucid Air
Safety Signal 71 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 6 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (5), Structure (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V669000 · 225 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,995 (base trim) | $70,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $49,995 – $54,995 4 trims | $70,900 – $114,900 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20 | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 95 | 146 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $500 |
| EV range | 295 mi | 420 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Dodge Charger or the 2026 Lucid Air?
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 88.4 to 81, on safety, price, tech & comfort. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 5 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Dodge Charger scores 88.4 and the 2026 Lucid Air 81. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Dodge Charger or the 2026 Lucid Air?
The 2026 Dodge Charger starts lower — $49,995 against $70,900, a gap of $20,905 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Dodge Charger or the 2026 Lucid Air?
2026 Dodge Charger: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Lucid Air: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Dodge Charger and the 2026 Lucid Air?
Where the 2026 Dodge Charger wins: it lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 17, starts $20,905 lower ($49,995 against $70,900 base MSRP), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 71). Where the 2026 Lucid Air answers: it holds 64.8 cu ft behind the second row against 22.2 and costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $800). What they share: 6 owner complaints and 5 seats.