Lucid Motors saw a significant surge in its electric vehicle (EV) production in 2025, effectively doubling its output from the previous year. This robust performance indicates a strong recovery for the luxury EV manufacturer, particularly after navigating initial production hurdles with its new Gravity SUV. The company built over 18,000 EVs and delivered nearly 16,000 units, setting the stage for an important year ahead as it prepares to introduce a more accessible mid-sized EV platform.

2025 Production and Delivery Highlights

Lucid officially announced it produced 18,378 electric vehicles in 2025, with a substantial 8,412 units manufactured in the fourth quarter alone. This late-year surge meant that Q4 production surpassed the entire first half of the year at its Casa Grande, Arizona factory. Deliveries also saw a healthy increase, with 15,841 vehicles sold throughout the year, marking a 55% rise compared to 2024 figures.

Looking Ahead: New Mid-Sized EV Platform

The strong finish to 2025 positions Lucid Motors for a pivotal year, highlighted by the upcoming launch of its first vehicle built on a new mid-sized EV platform. This anticipated model is projected to be priced around $50,000, placing it in direct competition with popular electric SUVs like the Tesla Model Y and Rivian's forthcoming R2.

Overcoming Past Challenges and Ambitious Targets

Despite the recent growth, Lucid's 2025 figures remain significantly below the ambitious projections made when the company went public in a $4 billion reverse merger in 2021. At that time, Lucid had forecast delivering 135,000 vehicles in 2025, including 86,000 Gravity SUVs, 42,000 Air sedans, and 7,000 units from its then-unannounced mid-sized EV, as the company claimed.

These targets quickly proved unrealistic as Lucid encountered a confluence of production, supply chain, and demand challenges, all exacerbated by a global automotive market disrupted by the pandemic. The company faced particular difficulties in early 2025 during the ramp-up of its Gravity SUV production. Furthermore, Lucid has been actively addressing several quality issues with the Gravity, prompting interim CEO Marc Winterhoff to email customers in December, acknowledging their "frustration" with "lingering software problems."

"Lingering software problems have unfortunately affected our customers’ experience and satisfaction. I would like to assure you that we are laser focused on addressing these issues," Winterhoff wrote in his email to customers, which was shared online.