Lucid has given the primary sneak peek at its upcoming midsize SUV.
On Tuesday on the automaker’s expertise and manufacturing day, Lucid revealed on Twitter (now often called X) a teaser picture of a midsize SUV. Lucid stated manufacturing is ready for late 2026 and added that the crossover will value lower than $50,000.
Lucid stated the crossover SUV will function “main expertise and effectivity.” The corporate stated the unnamed automobile may have the identical vary as opponents whereas utilizing a smaller battery.
The electrical midsize SUV is perhaps named Earth. Lucid filed a trademark for the Earth title with america Patent and Trademark Workplace in January.
Lucid’s CEO Peter Rawlinson stated in August it can take the competitors years to catch as much as the automaker when it comes to effectivity.
The teaser picture exhibits a crossover SUV that has a curved roofline akin to the bigger Gravity SUV, however in a package deal sized much like the Tesla Mannequin Y. The entrance finish shares its core design traits with the Air and Gravity, such because the horizontal headlights and full-width chrome trim with “LUCID” lettering. In contrast to the Gravity, the midsize SUV’s hood seems to have scallops on each side much like the Air sedan. The fenders are curved, the facet mirrors are fender-mounted, and no door handles are seen.
The midsize crossover is reportedly certainly one of three inexpensive EVs Lucid is growing.
Lucid design boss Derek Jenkins has stated the midsize autos will concentrate on effectivity and aerodynamics. The autos might be compact and lighter than the Air. A crossover SUV, a sedan, and probably an inexpensive sporty hatchback are all attainable.
Pre-production models of the Gravity SUV are actually rolling off the meeting line with deliveries set to start later within the yr.
Lucid hasn’t stated when the formal unveiling of the midsize autos will happen.
