Lucid Air Pure (electric) vs Porsche Taycan (electric): 5-year cost to own in Vermont

Q: Is the Lucid Air Pure (electric) or the Porsche Taycan (electric) cheaper to own over 5 years in Vermont?

The Lucid Air Pure (electric) is cheaper from day one — about $81,836 over 5 years vs $109,472 for the Porsche Taycan (electric), a $27,636 difference.

Q: When does the Lucid Air Pure (electric) become cheaper than the Porsche Taycan (electric)?

At 12,000 mi/yr the Lucid Air Pure (electric) is already the cheaper car — drive more or keep it longer and its lead only grows.

Q: How much more does the Lucid Air Pure (electric) cost to buy than the Porsche Taycan (electric)?

The Lucid Air Pure (electric) starts at $69,900 — $29,500 less than the Porsche Taycan (electric) ($99,400). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $27,636 in favor of the Lucid Air Pure (electric).

Q: Which costs less per mile — the Lucid Air Pure (electric) or the Porsche Taycan (electric)?

The Lucid Air Pure (electric): $1.36 vs $1.83 per mile all-in ($1,364 vs $1,825 per month) in Vermont.

By the EVCostIQ research desk · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years in Vermont, the Lucid Air Pure (electric) is cheaper from day one — about $81,836 over 5 years vs $109,472 for the Porsche Taycan (electric), a $27,636 difference. Vermont's electricity (24.6¢/kWh, 30% above the U.S. average) and $4.02/gal gas are fed straight into both totals. The expired federal $7,500 EV credit is not applied to either total.

Cheaper to own over 5 years · VermontLucid Air Pure (electric) · $81,836 total · $27,636 less than the Porsche Taycan (electric)

Lucid Air Pure (electric) vs Porsche Taycan (electric) — where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (USD). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost component	Electric · Lucid Air Pure	Electric · Porsche Taycan
Depreciation (estimated)	$43,827 (54%)	$54,670 (50%)
Charging / fuel	$5,007 (6%)	$8,272 (8%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$601)	12% (~$993)
Maintenance	$5,520 (7%)	$7,500 (7%)
Insurance	$14,000 (17%)	$20,000 (18%)
Financing interest	$12,582 (15%)	$18,130 (17%)
Registration & fees	$900 (1%)	$900 (1%)
Total cost of ownership	$81,836	$109,472

The charging-loss row is the ~10–15% of electricity lost to AC charging that you pay for but never reaches the battery — we include it; most calculators don't.

When does the Lucid Air Pure (electric) win?

At 12,000 mi/yr the Lucid Air Pure (electric) is already the cheaper car — drive more or keep it longer and its lead only grows.

Lucid Air Pure (electric) vs Porsche Taycan (electric), side by side

Electric Lower 5-yr cost

Lucid Air Pure (electric)

5-yr total cost: $81,836
Cost / month: $1,364
Cost / mile: $1.36
MSRP: $69,900
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 23 kWh/100mi

Electric

Porsche Taycan (electric)

5-yr total cost: $109,472
Cost / month: $1,825
Cost / mile: $1.83
MSRP: $99,400
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 38 kWh/100mi

Vermont electricity: 24.6¢/kWh EIA
Gas price (Vermont): $4.02/gal AAA

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FAQ

Is the Lucid Air Pure (electric) or the Porsche Taycan (electric) cheaper to own over 5 years in Vermont?

The Lucid Air Pure (electric) is cheaper from day one — about $81,836 over 5 years vs $109,472 for the Porsche Taycan (electric), a $27,636 difference.

When does the Lucid Air Pure (electric) become cheaper than the Porsche Taycan (electric)?

At 12,000 mi/yr the Lucid Air Pure (electric) is already the cheaper car — drive more or keep it longer and its lead only grows.

How much more does the Lucid Air Pure (electric) cost to buy than the Porsche Taycan (electric)?

The Lucid Air Pure (electric) starts at $69,900 — $29,500 less than the Porsche Taycan (electric) ($99,400). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $27,636 in favor of the Lucid Air Pure (electric).

Which costs less per mile — the Lucid Air Pure (electric) or the Porsche Taycan (electric)?

The Lucid Air Pure (electric): $1.36 vs $1.83 per mile all-in ($1,364 vs $1,825 per month) in Vermont.