Lucid Just Made The First Prototypes Of Its Upcoming Mid-Size SUV

"Twork shared that he was hanging out in Lucid's prototyping build area, watching the new EVs come together. Without letting too much slip, Twork says that the cars "are going to surprise people" when folks finally get to see the finished products. He notes that the EVs share the same base DNA with Lucid's existing lineup (the Air sedan and Gravity SUV) but are paired with "dramatically improved" manufacturability, which also means an improved cost structure."

"Lucid has already proven that it can build some of the most technologically-capable EVs on the market today, but what it hasn't provenat least not at-scaleis that it can do it without lighting a big pile of cash on fire. Cost continues to be a pain point for the automaker, and choosing between an unprofitable vehicle or one priced out of consumers' hands is something that it needs to solve."

First prototypes of Lucid's midsize EV platform have rolled off the prototyping build line. The platform will produce three different body styles, none of them sedans. The vehicles share core DNA with the Air sedan and Gravity SUV while featuring dramatically improved manufacturability and an improved cost structure. Improved manufacturability aims to enable higher-volume production and reduce per-vehicle costs, addressing Lucid's historical profitability challenges. Nick Twork, Lucid's Head of Communication, observed the prototypes in the prototyping build area and said the cars 'are going to surprise people.' The platform could position Lucid to scale and compete later this year.

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