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 known as 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 rivals whereas utilizing a smaller battery.
The electrical midsize SUV is likely to be named Earth. Lucid filed a trademark for the Earth title with the US Patent and Trademark Workplace in January.
Lucid’s CEO Peter Rawlinson stated in August it is going to take the competitors years to catch as much as the automaker by way of 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 just 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. Not like the Gravity, the midsize SUV’s hood seems to have scallops on each side just 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 one in all three inexpensive EVs Lucid is creating.
Lucid design boss Derek Jenkins has stated the midsize autos will deal with effectivity and aerodynamics. The autos will likely be compact and lighter than the Air. A crossover SUV, a sedan, and presumably an inexpensive sporty hatchback are all potential.
Pre-production items of the Gravity SUV are actually rolling off the meeting line with deliveries set to start later within the 12 months.
Lucid hasn’t stated when the formal unveiling of the midsize autos will happen.