- I drove the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Lucid Motors Air, two high-tech, high-performance electric sedans.
- Both Tesla rivals cost well over $100,000 and are super comfy and luxurious.
- Here’s why I’d pick the Lucid over the Mercedes.
The rise of electric vehicles means consumers now have old-school automakers and flashy new startups all competing for their hard-earned dollars.
On one end of the spectrum, you have players like Mercedes-Benz, a century-old company trying to preserve its reputation while embracing new technology. On the other, you have Lucid Motors, a high-tech newcomer from Silicon Valley looking to generate some clout of its own and compete with the big dogs.
I drove the two companies’ large luxury sedans — the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Lucid Air — and came away impressed by their technology, comfort, and performance. But the Air has the edge in my book.
