After a troubled first full yr of manufacturing, Lucid Group has managed to stabilize and enhance manufacturing of its Air luxurious sedan, to the purpose it has made greater than 2,300 automobiles in Q1 2023.
That is probably not a formidable quantity when measured in opposition to Rivian, one other EV startup Lucid is commonly in contrast with, however let’s not overlook Lucid sells just one mannequin that begins at round $89,000 in entry-level Pure trim.
Issues are about to alter, although, as Lucid is planning to enter a extra profitable and common phase within the close to future, that of luxurious SUVs.
The California-based firm has simply introduced that its Gravity SUV has entered a brand new part of growth and isn’t testing on public roads all through the US. That is clearly a significant milestone for an EV startup that solely started manufacturing of its first-ever mannequin in September 2021.
“I’m excited to see the Gravity SUV transferring ahead so rapidly in its growth, because it builds upon every little thing this firm has achieved so far and drives additional developments of our in- home expertise to create a luxurious electrical SUV like none different. The Lucid Air redefined the sedan class, and as our expertise continues to evolve and lead the market, we’re in a spot the place the Gravity is positioned to alter the world of SUVs.”
Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Group
Lucid guarantees the Gravity electrical SUV will supply “a beforehand unheard-of mixture of spaciousness, efficiency, and driving vary.”
The carmaker additionally says its second manufacturing EV is designed and engineered “to serve almost any way of life or want,” providing comfy seating for as much as seven adults and their gear, the driving dynamics of a sports activities automotive, and higher electrical vary than any SUV available on the market right this moment.
These are clearly massive claims, however Lucid has confirmed with the Air that it may possibly construct a world-class luxurious sedan that may compete with comparable merchandise from established automakers. Primarily, the Gravity ought to supply every little thing the Air does however with added passenger consolation, practicality, and off-road functionality.
Talking of consolation, the corporate beforehand mentioned the Gravity will make full use of the Lucid Area Idea, providing versatile seating configurations for 5, six, or seven adults in two- and three-row seating configurations. As well as, the Gravity will introduce new Glass Cockpit high-resolution shows, powered by the subsequent technology of the Lucid UX software program interface.
In November 2022, Lucid mentioned it deliberate to open reservations for the Gravity SUV in early 2023, however that hasn’t occurred but. The corporate additionally mentioned deliveries would begin someday in 2024.
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