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Lucid Motors history under Lucid Motors. Origin: USA. Status: Active. Founded in 2007 as Atieva, Lucid Motors emerged as a Silicon Valley-based luxury EV manufacturer, renowned for its high-performance Air sedan and advanced electric powertrain technology.
Chronological Storyline (17 Milestones)
2007 CE
Atieva founded by former Tesla exec
Bernard Tse and Sam Weng founded Atieva to develop electric vehicle battery packs and powertrains for other automakers. #USA #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Lucid Showroom Miami Worldcenter 29 June 2023 By Phillip Pessar - https://www.flickr.com/photos/southbeachcars/53008631359/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=133710802
2009 CE
Atieva supplies Formula E batteries
Atieva became the official battery supplier for the inaugural FIA Formula E Championship, validating its high-voltage battery management technology. #USA #Independent #LFPBattery #FormulaE Source — Wikipedia:
Motorsport, ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Berlin E-Prix 2023: von links: Daniel Ticktum (GBR, NIO 333 Formula E Team), Jake Dennis (GBR, Avalanche Andretti Formula E) By Steffen Prößdorf - Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=131244126
2014 CE
Rebranding to Lucid Motors
Atieva rebranded to Lucid Motors to transition from a supplier to a luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, announcing plans for a bespoke EV sedan. #USA #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Dec 14, 2016 CE
Lucid Air concept debuts
Lucid Motors unveiled the Lucid Air prototype at the LA Auto Show, promising over 1,000 horsepower and a 400-mile range. #USA #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring in Zenith Red, parked outside of the 2023 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance. By Mr.choppers - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=138255918
Sep 17, 2018 CE
Saudi Arabia PIF investment
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) invested over $1 billion in Lucid Motors, securing funding for the Air's production and factory construction. #USA #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Nov 1, 2019 CE
Peter Rawlinson appointed CEO
Former Tesla Model S Chief Engineer Peter Rawlinson was officially named CEO of Lucid Motors, steering the company's engineering and production efforts. #USA #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia: )
Peter Rawlinson in 2019 By Gage Skidmore - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gageskidmore/46522523975/in/photolist-2eb1rr7-2fcfyuS-24En5kP-2dT36yk-24En6ke-24En6aV-TgR3r3-S6Aakt-S3YCQ3-S3YTAf-TksZZi-Tkt22t, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=108323486
Sep 9, 2020 CE
Lucid Air production version revealed
Lucid unveiled the production Air, featuring a 900V architecture and an EPA range of 517 miles, setting new benchmarks for EV efficiency. #USA #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:
Jul 23, 2021 CE
SPAC merger and NASDAQ listing
Lucid Motors merged with Churchill Capital Corp IV, going public on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LCID to raise capital for scaling production. #USA #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:
Sep 1, 2021 CE
AMP-1 factory opens in Arizona
Lucid officially opened its Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-1) in Casa Grande, Arizona, marking the start of customer vehicle production. #USA #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:
Nov 15, 2021 CE
Lucid Air Dream Delivery
Lucid began customer deliveries of the limited-edition Air Dream Edition, featuring 1,111 horsepower and a 520-mile EPA range, outperforming Tesla. #USA #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Mar 1, 2022 CE
2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year
The Lucid Air won the prestigious MotorTrend Car of the Year award, praised for its luxurious interior, groundbreaking range, and dynamic performance. #USA #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Sep 1, 2022 CE
Saudi Arabia factory announced
Lucid broke ground on its second manufacturing facility, AMP-2, in Saudi Arabia, aiming for an initial capacity of 155,000 vehicles annually. #USA #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:
Aug 1, 2023 CE
Lucid Gravity SUV unveiled
Lucid revealed the Gravity, a three-row luxury electric SUV, promising over 440 miles of range and utilizing the brand's advanced 900V architecture. #USA #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring at GIMS 2024 By Alexander-93 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=145866019
Nov 1, 2023 CE
Air Sapphire production begins
Lucid began producing the Air Sapphire, a high-performance variant boasting 1,234 horsepower, becoming the world's most powerful production sedan. #USA #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Mar 1, 2024 CE
Tesla Supercharger network access
Lucid announced NACS adapter availability, allowing Air owners to access the Tesla Supercharger network across North America. #USA #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:
Nov 1, 2024 CE
Lucid Gravity production starts
Lucid commenced production of the Gravity SUV, expanding its lineup beyond the Air sedan to target the lucrative luxury SUV market. #USA #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia:
Jan 1, 2025 CE
Mid-size platform teased
Lucid teased a new mid-size vehicle platform designed to compete with the Tesla Model Y, aiming for a lower price point and higher volume. #USA #Independent #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia: