Lucid expands Arizona footprint with grand opening of new Phoenix Hub On June 11, multiple sources reported that the Lucid Group announced the opening of its Phoenix Hub facility in Arizona, following its acquisition of Nikola assets in early April. These new facilities provide Lucid with substantial capacity for advanced manufacturing activities in conjunction with its main plant in nearby Casa Grande, as well as developing product innovations a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Lucid Air receives Android Auto compatibility in OTA updates On June 16, the Lucid Group announced that Android Auto Smart Driving Companion Application is now available in all North American and European Lucid Air vehicles via an over-the-air update to Lucid OS 2.7.0. Owners of the Lucid Air can now seamlessly access their favorite Android smartphone maps, media, and messaging apps on the Lucid Air Glass Cockpit via USB or wirelessly. "Android A...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Lucid strengthens U.S. supply chain with new Graphite One supply agreement On June 4, the Lucid Group announced the signing of a multi-year supply agreement with Graphite One to supply Lucid and its battery cell suppliers with natural graphite, expected to begin production in 2028.  Graphite One's natural graphite will be sourced from the Graphite Creek deposit north of Nome, Alaska. This agreement builds on 2024’s announcement with Graphite O...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Lucid expanding plant in Saudi Arabia for Mideast, European deliveries in 2027 On May 12, Lucid’s senior vice president, Adrian Price posted on social media scenes from the company’s first international manufacturing plant (AMP-2) in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which opened in 2024. The company is currently expanding the AMP-2 factory, which will be completed in 2026. Lucid's annual sales target is set at 150,000...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Lucid announces Q1 2025 financial results On May 6, the Lucid Group announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025.       •    Lucid reported Q1 revenue of USD 235.0 million, up 36.1% from that in Q1 2024      •    The company delivered 3,109 vehicles in Q1, up 58.1% compared to Q1 2024      •    Lucid produced 2,212 vehicles in Q1, excluding over 600 vehicles in transit to Saudi Arabia for factory ga...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Lucid and KAUST, Saudi Arabia partner on EV technology autonomous driving On May 5, Lucid Group, Inc. and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced a strategic partnership designed to shape the future of EV technology. The collaborative research and development activities will be hosted at KAUST's advanced laboratories in King Abdullah Economic City. As part of this cooperation, Lucid will have access to KAUST's superco...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

Lucid says it is on track to enter midsize electric SUV market in 2026 On April 15, as they reintroduced the Gravity SUV, which begins deliveries later this month, Lucid executives said the company is on track to launch its midsize electric SUV in 2026 as it looks to match Tesla's bestselling Model Y crossover. "There are a lot of crazy things going on in the world that can affect that (timeline). But currently we are on track," said Derek Jenkin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

Hankook Tire to supply iON evo AS SUV for Lucid Gravity, all-new e-SUV Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply the iON evo AS SUV tire as the original equipment (OE) fitment for Lucid Motors’ all-new electric SUV, the Lucid Gravity, which was unveiled in the United States. Featuring next-generation compound technology, the all-season tires are designed for large e-SUVs. It integrates high-performance pol...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Lucid to acquire Nikola’s plant, development center, hire 300 employees On April 11, the Lucid Group announced it has reached an agreement to acquire facilities and assets in Arizona previously belonging to Nikola Corp., subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.The transaction does not include the acquisition of Nikola's business, customer base, or hydrogen fuel cell electric truck technology. Lucid plans to...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/12

Lucid production up 28.0%, deliveries up 58.1% in Q1 On April 2, the  Lucid Group announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. During this period:      • Lucid produced 2,212 vehicles at its plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, a 28.0% increase over the same period in 2024.       • The company had over 600 additional vehicle kits in transit for final assembly in Saudi Arabia.       • Lucid delivered 3...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

nd reduced braking distances. It also supports high torque and reduces noise. In addition, the company is working to equip dozens of soon-to-be released cars, with specific versions already homologated for models such as the Lamborghini Urus SE, Audi A5, BMW M5 and M5 Touring, Mercedes GLE and GLS, Lucid Gravity, Polestar 4, Nio ET9, and Xiaomi SU7. (From a press release dated March 31, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Lucid Gravity to begin customer deliveries in late April On March 29, Lucid Motors announced that it will begin delivering the three-row Gravity SUV to regular customers in late April. Since the start of production at its plant in Casa Grande, Arizona in December 2024, it has been building Gravity SUVs for displays and test drives, and for a limited number of employees and their families.  "We have nearly completed building vehicles for studios ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

r EVs rises. The start of sales in Saudi Arabia signals that CEO Elon Musk and the kingdom have healed a rift dating back to Musk’s short-lived bid in 2018 to take the company private. A month after the feud with Musk went public, the PIF announced a USD 1 billion-plus investment in EV-challenger Lucid. The USD 925 billion PIF has also invested in a domestic EV brand in Saudi Arabia that is yet to launch called Ceer. (multiple sources on March ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

Lucid loses USD 397.2 million in Q4, USD 2.7 billion for 2024 as Peter Rawlinson steps down On February 25, the Lucid Group announced its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, while also announcing the appointment of Marc Winterhoff as Interim CEO to replace Peter Rawlinson, who is stepping down from previous role to serve as Strategic Technical Advisor to the Chairman of the Board. Lucid had a Q4 net loss of USD 397.2 million and full-year 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Syrah, Australia to supply natural graphite active anode material to Lucid, US On February 24, Syrah Resources Limited announced a multi-year binding supply agreement with Lucid Group, Inc. for the supply of natural graphite active anode material (AAM) from its vertically integrated AAM production facility in Vidalia, USA. The Agreement with Lucid will underpin sales approaching the 11.25ktpa AAM production capacity of the Vidalia AAM facility. U...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

Lucid opens orders for new Gravity SUV in Canada On February 14, the Lucid Group announced it has opened orders to customers in Canada for the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring full-size SUV. The full Lucid Gravity product line includes:    •    Lucid Gravity Grand Touring, starting at CAD 134,500, is equipped with dual electric motors delivering 828 horsepower and over 720km of range on a single charge.    •    Lucid Gravity Touring, start...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/15

d promoting brand loyalty. The SoundHound Chat AI system integrates generative AI capabilities with in-vehicle controls and other domains such as navigation and weather to provide up-to-date information for users. SoundHound Chat AI Automotive has launched across various automotive brands including Lucid Motors, Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Peugeot, Opel and Vauxhall. (SoundHound AI, Inc. press release on February 5, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

Lucid aims to be 20% car manufacturer, 80% technology supplier On February 4-5 at the BloombergNEF Summit in San Francisco, Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson said that in the future, he would like to see 20% of Lucid’s revenue come from the production and selling of EVs, and 80% from licensing fees. Rawlinson sees energy efficiency as a primary edge among the competition. Lucid’s focus on making incremental efficiency gains throughout its cars means ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

es, located within King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). It will play a key role in Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification, boosting the automotive sector and sustainable transportation, while contributing to the growth of non-oil GDP and exports. It will host notable companies including Ceer, and Lucid Motors, several PIF joint projects with global manufacturers, including Hyundai, and a joint venture agreement with Pirelli to establish a tire ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

Lucid opens order for Gravity Grand Touring SUV in Saudi Arabia On February 6, Lucid Group opened orders for the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring SUV in Saudi Arabia, with prices starting at SAR 487,715. The Lucid Gravity Touring trim is also expected to be available for order in the coming weeks. The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is equipped with dual electric motors delivering 828 hp of power and over 700 kms of projected range on a single charge. It...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07