Lucid is planning cheaper EV suvs, and even a an autonomous taxi
We seem to now be in a place where mature startup EV makers are entering their Sophomore efforts, specifically proving that they can improve scale, and rapidly reduce cost.
Lucid Motors built its reputation with high-end EVs like the Lucid Air and the new Lucid Gravity. But the company’s next move aims at a much bigger market.
At a recent investor presentation, Lucid outlined a new mid-size EV platform that will power several upcoming vehicles, including a trio of SUVs expected to start below $50,000.
Three New SUVs
The lineup will include three closely related crossovers:
- Cosmos, a sleek crossover positioned to compete with vehicles like the Tesla Model Y
- Earth, a slightly larger SUV inspired by the Gravity
- An off-road-focused SUV that hasn’t yet been named
Lucid says these vehicles will share up to 95% of their components, dramatically reducing costs and simplifying production.
The first model, Cosmos, is expected to arrive around 2027.
Radical Efficiency
The new platform will use Lucid’s next-generation Atlas drivetrain. The system is designed to be lighter, cheaper, and simpler than the company’s current technology.
Lucid is targeting about 4.5 miles per kWh, which would make these vehicles some of the most efficient EVs on the road. Greater efficiency means smaller battery packs—and lower prices.
A Lucid Robotaxi
Lucid also previewed a futuristic autonomous vehicle concept called Lunar. The compact two-seat robotaxi would have no steering wheel or pedals, designed specifically for autonomous ride-hailing.
The company is already collaborating with partners like Uber and Nuro on autonomous mobility initiatives.
The Big Picture
For Lucid, this mid-size platform is about scaling beyond luxury EVs.
Affordable crossovers dominate global EV sales. If Lucid can deliver sub-$50K SUVs with its signature efficiency, the company could shift from boutique EV maker to a serious high-volume competitor.
And if the robotaxi concept ever makes production, Lucid might eventually be building everything from luxury sedans to autonomous fleets.
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