Head-to-head
2026 Honda Accord vs 2026 Lucid Air
Too close to call: Lucid Air 77.2 vs Honda Accord 75.6 with these weights. The Honda Accord is ahead on price and safety. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips.
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2026 Honda Accord
The 2026 Honda Accord is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Accord Hybrid, is EPA…
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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 Lucid Air
Toss-upToo close to call: Lucid Air 77.2 vs Honda Accord 75.6 with these weights. The Honda Accord is ahead on price and safety. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips.
Price 2026 Honda Accord leads by 60
Fuel & range 2026 Lucid Air leads by 65.2
Safety 2026 Honda Accord leads by 28.3
| Category · weight | 2026 Lucid Airoverall 77.2 | 2026 Honda Accordoverall 75.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 40 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 34.8 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 60.1 | 88.4 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 50.5 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 50.8 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 96.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 77.2 | 75.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Lucid Air: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Lucid Air: base trim Air Pure RWD · Honda Accord: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.5 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 Lucid Air wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 15 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 146 combined against 48 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $1,400).
Where the 2026 Honda Accord answers
- It starts $42,505 lower ($28,395 against $70,900 base MSRP).
- It lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 17.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $70,900 | $28,395 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor RWD | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 430 hp | 192 hp |
| Torque | — | 192 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 37 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.363 |
| Transmission type | — | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 55.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 196 in |
| Overall width | 76.2 in | 73.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 111 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.8 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 64.8 cu-ft | 16.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.4 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.6 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,564 lbs | 3,239 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,564 lbs | 3,239 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft | 19.2 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 292 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 282 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 17 in |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 225/50R17 94V |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 14.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56.5 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
238 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (i-SRS) | — | std |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Side Airbags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | — | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags | — | std |
| Driver Attention Monitor | — | std |
| Rear Side Airbags | — | std |
| Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: DreamDrive® Premium | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| BRAKING: Automatic Brake Hold and Hill Hold | std | — |
| BRAKING: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS) | — | 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 |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS): 5 Years / 60,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location Indicators | std | std |
Infotainment31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | — | std |
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | — | std |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 9-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers | opt | — |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ with 9 speakers | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | 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 | — |
| HondaLink | — | std |
| HondaLink Subscription Services | — | 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 | — |
| Over-the-Air Software Update Capability | std | — |
| Starting price (USD) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x1) - Front Seats | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x2) - Rear Seats | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi) | — | std |
Convenience17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button 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 | — |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first, to 70% capacity) | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door Locks | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window | — | std |
| POWERTRAIN: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Remote Engine Start | — | std |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | — | std |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control | std | — |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control | opt | — |
Seating8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| Ventilated Front Seats | opt | — |
| Rear Outboard Heated Seats | opt | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | 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 | — |
Interior30 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | opt | — |
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Ambient Lighting | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Multi-Function Steering Wheel | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | opt | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) - 105.7 / 102.8 | — | std |
| Front Beverage Holders | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (front/rear) - 39.5 / 37.3 / 37.5 / 37.2 | — | std |
| HEADROOM FRONT SEATS (METAL ROOF): 39.6 inches | std | — |
| HEADROOM REAR (METAL ROOF): 37.8 inches | std | — |
| Hiproom (in.) (front/rear) - 55.4 / 55.4 | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| LED Front Map Lights | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear) - 42.3 / 40.8 | — | std |
| LEGROOM REAR (LONG RANGE BATTERY): 37.6 inches | std | — |
| MAXIMUM LEG ROOM FRONT: 45.4 inches | std | — |
| MSRP - $28,395 / $30,695 / $33,795 / $35,095 / $35,495 / $39,495 | — | std |
| Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | opt | — |
| Rear Seat Center Armrest | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear) - 57.9 / 56.5 | — | std |
| SHOULDER ROOM FRONT: 58.3 inches | std | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM REAR: 54.5 inches | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Sunglasses Holder | — | std |
| THEME: Mojave PurLuxe Leather Alternative | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Trunk Light | — | std |
| White Ambient Light | — | std |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior52 differ · 52 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power-Folding & Heated Exterior Mirrors | std | — |
| AERODYNAMICS: 0.197 cd | std | — |
| All-Season Tires - 225/50R17 94V / 235/40R19 96V | — | std |
| APPEARANCE: Platinum | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Stealth | opt | — |
| Auto On/Off Headlights | — | std |
| BRAKING: Anodized Brake Calipers | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | 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 | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) - 3,239 / 3,311 / 3,477 / 3,468 / 3,488 / 3,532 | — | std |
| FEATURES: Power Charge Port Door | std | — |
| FEATURES: Soft-Close Doors | opt | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) - 5.3 | — | std |
| Height (in.) - 57.1 | — | std |
| HEIGHT: 55.4 inches | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Length | std | — |
| Length (in.) - 195.7 | — | 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 | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| ROOF: Metal Roof | std | — |
| Smart Clear Wiper | — | std |
| Track (in.) (Front / Rear) - 63.0 / 63.8 / 62.6 / 63.5 | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) - 60/40 / 59/41 / 61/39 | — | std |
| Wheel Resonators | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.) - 111.4 | — | std |
| WHEELBASE: 116.5 inches | std | — |
| Wheels (in.) - 17 x 7.5J (Blade Silver) / 19 x 8.5J (Berlina Black w/ Machined Face) / 17 x 7.5J (Pewter Gray) / 19 x 8.5J (Matte Berlina Black) / 19 x 8.5J (Berlina Black w/ Machined Face) | — | 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 (in.) - 73.3 | — | std |
| Width WITH Mirrors Folded | std | — |
| WIDTH WITH MIRRORS OPEN: 86.4 inches | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
Powertrain42 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 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 | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) - 73 × 89.5 / 81 × 96.7 | — | std |
| BRAKING: Driver-Adjustable Regenerative Braking | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating - LEV4 SULEV30 | — | 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 | — |
| Compression Ratio - 10.6:1 / 13.9:1 | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc) - 1,498 / 1,993 | — | std |
| Drive Type: RWD | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes - 2-Mode Econ/Normal / 4-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport/Individual | — | std |
| Engine Type - In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| EPA MPG Ratings (City/Hwy/Combined) - 29/37/32 / 28/36/31 / 46/41/44 / 51/44/48 | — | std |
| Estimated Range | std | — |
| FEATURES: Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Capability | std | — |
| FEATURES: Wunderbox™ Onboard Boost Charger | std | — |
| Final Drive - 5.363 / 3.895 | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.) - 14.8 / 12.8 | — | std |
| Horsepower @ (SAE net @ rpm) - 192 @ 6,000 / 146 @ 6,100 | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| MAX Power | std | — |
| POWERTRAIN: Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motors | std | — |
| Ratio Range - 2.645 ~ 0.405 / Electric Motor : 2.231 Lock-up : 0.652 | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel - Unleaded Regular | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) - 6,600 / 6,100 | — | std |
| Reverse - 1.859 ~ 1.265 / 2.231 | — | std |
| Selectable Drive Modes | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - 192 @ 1,700-5,000 / 134 @ 4,500 | — | std |
| TORQUE VECTORING: Standard | std | — |
| Transmission - Continuously Variable Type / Direct Drive Unit | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval - 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | — | std |
| Valvetrain - 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® / 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC | — | std |
Chassis11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) - 27.0 x 4.5 (tubular) / 16.0 (solid) / 27.2 x 5.0 (tubular) / 16.5 (solid) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio - 13.9 | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock - 2.7 | — | std |
| STEERING: Electronic Power Steering | std | — |
| SUSPENSION: Adaptive Damping Suspension | std | — |
| Turning Diameter | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) - 38.4 | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) - 11.5 / 11.1 / 12.3 / 11.1 | — | std |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Storage bag that fits perfectly in the trunk wheel well | std | — |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - 16.7 | — | 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, NCAPLucid 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
Honda Accord
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 15 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (8), Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Steering (2)
Top recalls
- moderate Tires 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles · filed unfixed
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda AccordLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,900 (base trim) | $28,395 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $70,900 – $114,900 4 trims | $28,395 – $39,495 6 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels | Accord Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 146 | 48 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $500 | $1,400 |
| EV range | 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 Lucid Air or the 2026 Honda Accord?
Too close to call: Lucid Air 77.2 vs Honda Accord 75.6 with these weights. The Honda Accord is ahead on price and safety. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Lucid Air scores 77.2 and the 2026 Honda Accord 75.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Honda Accord?
The 2026 Honda Accord starts lower — $28,395 against $70,900, a gap of $42,505 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Honda Accord?
2026 Lucid Air: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 2026 Honda Accord: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 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 Lucid Air and the 2026 Honda Accord?
Where the 2026 Lucid Air wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 15 filed with NHTSA), is rated 146 combined against 48 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $1,400). Where the 2026 Honda Accord answers: it starts $42,505 lower ($28,395 against $70,900 base MSRP) and lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 17. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.