How does it compare?
The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV enters the automotive battlefield with its Italian flair, promising exhilarating performance and luxurious design. Let’s pit this beast against other formidable electrics like the Tesla Model S Plaid, the Lucid Air Dream Edition, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, and the BMW i4 M50. All these contenders are titans in their class, boasting a mix of innovation, power, and eco-friendly technology.
Range
The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV offers a commendable range of 450 km (280 miles). The Lucid Air Dream Edition, however, outshines with a gut-wrenching 837 km (520 miles). Tesla’s Model S Plaid isn’t far behind with approximately 637 km (396 miles). Porsche Taycan Turbo S provides a respectable, albeit more modest 412 km (256 miles), while the BMW i4 M50 stands in the middle ground with about 435 km (270 miles). In this segment, range anxiety would be a hard sell for all these models, except the Lucid which seems to be in a league of its own.
Acceleration
In the acceleration arms race, the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV impresses with a spine-tingling 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds. But the Model S Plaid puts on an absurd display of speed, rocketing from 0 to 100 km/h in an eye-watering 2.1 seconds. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S responds with a competitive 2.6 seconds, matching Maserati’s prowess. Meanwhile, the Lucid Air Dream Edition requires about 2.5 seconds, and the BMW i4 M50 lags behind with 3.9 seconds. On paper, its a fierce contest of milliseconds.
Power
If power is the criterion, the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV unleashes an astonishing 1207 horses, easily outmuscling most of its foes. The Model S Plaid churns out a hefty 1020 hp, making it an absolute rocket. The Lucid Air Dream Edition is no slouch either, delivering about 1111 hp. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S offers a more conservative 750 hp, while the BMW i4 M50 trails with 536 hp. Maserati roars ahead in power output, undeniably.
Charging Time
When it comes to refueling—or recharging, in this case—the Lucid Air Dream Edition and the Model S Plaid set the benchmark. The Lucid can add 300 miles in 20 minutes under the right conditions, and the Tesla isn’t too far off the mark with supercharging capabilities. The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV can charge up to 80 percent in about 30 minutes using a rapid charger. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S boasts a similar 22.5-minute time to reach 80 percent, and the BMW i4 M50 takes around 31 minutes. Quick pit stops are no longer a distant dream.
Price
When considering price, the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV stands at $170,000 (£147,000, €162,000). The Model S Plaid comes in at a competitive $135,000 (£117,000, €128,000). The Lucid Air Dream Edition requires a more committed wallet at $169,000 (£146,000, €161,000). The Porsche Taycan Turbo S isn’t far off, sporting a $185,000 (£160,000, €176,000) tag. Lastly, the BMW i4 M50 appears to be the bargain of the lot at $66,000 (£56,000, €62,000). Each pricing decision reflects the brand narrative and the technology behind each marvel.
In this electrifying showdown, each vehicle offers something distinct for enthusiasts and eco-warriors alike—be it Maserati’s grandiosity, Tesla’s ludicrous speed, Lucids giant strides in range, Porsches performance legacy, or BMW’s accessible luxury.

