Lucid Confirms Three New Mid-Size SUVs and Teases a Robotaxi

Lucid is gearing up to expand its lineup after launching its second model, the Gravity SUV, last year. We first heard that Lucid was developing a new mid-size platform for a smaller SUV model back in 2024, and today at a Lucid investor event in New York, the California-based startup expounded upon its plans for the mid-size platform, confirming that it will be producing at least three new models.

Details are still sparse, but Lucid confirmed the names of two of its new mid-size SUVs. We have previously discovered trademarks for the name "Earth," and now we know that the Earth will indeed be the moniker of one of Lucid's new models. The Earth, which is expected to follow a similar approach to the Gravity but with smaller dimensions, is also set to be joined by another mid-size SUV called the Cosmos.

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Lucid says the Cosmos is "designed for customers seeking exceptional efficiency, space, and performance." It's unclear exactly how this will be positioned relative to the Earth, but the teaser images show a vehicle with a lower, sloping roofline. Lucid is targeting a starting price below $50,000 for its mid-size vehicles.

The startup is also planning a third mid-size SUV, and while we don't yet have a name for this model, the vehicle will be positioned with more of a focus on off-roading. We first heard about Lucid's plans for a more adventurous SUV last fall, and the teaser image shows a more upright and square rear end than the Earth and the Cosmos. The mid-size platform will also debut the new Atlas drive unit, which Lucid says is smaller, lighter, and simpler, with identical front and rear housings and mounts that reduce manufacturing costs.

Lastly, Lucid announced a purpose-built, two-seater robotaxi called the Lunar. Based on the mid-size architecture, the Lunar is still in the concept phase, and the images show a vehicle with no doors that is obviously not quite ready for production. This appears to be a response of sorts to the Tesla Cybercab robotaxi, and the cabin features a large screen and no steering wheel or pedals.

Lucid also discussed its partnership with Uber on autonomous vehicles, revealing that the companies are finalizing an agreement to use its mid-size vehicles "at a scale similar to the Gravity robotaxi program" that will ramp up over time. Uber, Lucid, and Nuro announced that they were teaming on a robotoaxi service using Gravity-based cars at CES earlier this year. Check back soon for more details on Lucid's mid-size platform and autonomous plans.

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Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.

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