The Lucid Gravity is one of the most luxurious and fastest electric SUVs to hit the market, but despite all it has going for it, one low-mileage example recently failed to sell at auction, as bidders were unwilling to meet the seller’s reserve. It seems that both the vehicle’s condition and the seller’s handling of inquiries turned off potential buyers.

This particular Gravity is a Touring model finished in Abyss Black, equipped with the Dynamic Handling Package, the Surreal Sound Pro audio system, and Lucid’s DreamDrive 2 driver assistance suite.

A look at the window sticker shows it had an MSRP of $121,050, and as it had only been driven 1,700 miles (2,735 km) at the time of the auction, it could have been expected to fetch bids of over $100,000, but that wasn’t the case.

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After a week on the platform, bidding for the SUV topped out at $87,287. For the most part, the exterior looks to be in good condition, but there is a deep, three-inch gash on the tailgate, an eight-inch scratch on the passenger side rear door, and a three-inch scratch on one of the quarter panels.

There’s no word on what caused this kind of damage, but it appears as though it’s been intentionally keyed, and the panels will need to be resprayed, which could be a costly endeavor for any new buyer.

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According to the seller, he listed the Gravity on behalf of his friend who owned it for two weeks but decided he preferred his old Tesla Model X.

However, some people in the comments section questioned whether this was true or not and suggested the seller was simply trying to flip the SUV.

Paperwork Problems

The seller also mentioned that the title for the vehicle had not yet arrived and could take up to two weeks to process. For any buyer, that delay would complicate the handover and slow the completion of the sale.

Inevitably further impacting the sale of this Gravity is that it’s possible to order a Grand Touring model directly from Lucid with immediate delivery for just over $100,000.

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After a promising start in the EV spotlight, the road ahead looks steeper for Lucid. Much like fellow American startup Rivian, Lucid is facing a difficult 2025, with financial pressures mounting after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, which also helped lower lease payments, was scrapped.

The company behind the Air sedan and new Gravity SUV built 3,891 vehicles in the third quarter, falling short of projections and trailing the 5,621 average estimate from Bloomberg analysts. During the same period, it delivered a total of 4,078 vehicles, representing a significant jump from the 2,781 vehicles delivered in Q3 last year.

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Year-to-date, both production and delivery numbers are higher than in 2024. During the first nine months, Lucid produced 9,966 vehicles in the US and delivered 10,496. For context, the company delivered 10,241 vehicles across all of 2024, a 71 percent jump from 6,001 in 2023. While the momentum shows progress, it still trails what analysts had hoped to see.

Adding to that, Lucid confirmed it has built over 1,000 more vehicles awaiting final assembly at its facility in Saudi Arabia, an important piece of its long-term manufacturing strategy.

Leaving aside analyst forecasts, we’re talking under 10,000 cars in a span of nine months, a number that in no way is sustainable in the long term. For context, Tesla now sells that many vehicles roughly every four days in America, and even younger rivals like Rivian are comfortably outpacing Lucid’s output.

Shifting Gears With Gravity

While the latest numbers suggest growth, it’s also worth noting that Lucid is no longer a single-model company. The Gravity SUV has officially begun reaching customers, marking a key step in broadening its lineup. However, the company hasn’t disclosed how many units of the Air and Gravity were included in its third-quarter deliveries.

Even so, Lucid expects the Gravity to take the sales lead through the remainder of the year, potentially becoming the brand’s volume driver.

The next chapter for Lucid could prove even more critical. A mid-size electric SUV is set for unveiling next year, positioned to enter the market at under $50,000. The model could finally give Lucid a foothold in the more accessible end of the EV market, where volume growth matters most.

Provided the company secures the necessary funding, production of this new SUV will take place at Lucid’s Saudi Arabian facility.

The Lucid Air may already be known as one of the most advanced electric cars on the road, boasting the longest range of any EV sold in the United States, but the brand itself is still fighting an uphill financial battle. Each vehicle sold continues to come at a steep loss, so its recent tie-up with Uber, along with efforts to lure drivers away from rival brands, could prove critical to securing a stable future.

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Through its tie-up with Uber, Lucid will receive $300 million in investments, making Uber its second-largest shareholder after the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Uber will purchase 20,000 Gravity SUVs from Lucid and use them as part of an expansive robotaxi fleet that’ll be introduced across the States starting next year.

Big Backer, Big Bet

This deal could not have come at a more crucial time for Lucid. Following the Trump administration’s decision to axe the EV tax credit and eliminate fines for carmakers who don’t comply with emissions regulations, electric vehicle manufacturers face the prospect of falling sales. Even so, Lucid chief executive Marc Winteroff is confident the Uber deal will serve as the start of an important new era for the brand.

“The largest ride-hailing business in the world does a strategic deal and invests,” Winteroff said. “It tells you something… 20,000 is a starting point. The sky’s the limit.”

Lucid is also thinking of innovative ways to make the most of its Uber deal. According to the firm’s leader, it will sell vehicles to fleet managers on the Uber platform, and wants to source revenue from charging on a per-mile basis. Winteroff added that the removal of the tax credit is “a big number of pure profit that we know have to live without,” so it’s understandable why the firm wants to make the most out of the Uber deal.

Taking Aim at Tesla

During the same interview, Winteroff moved beyond the Uber deal and took a thinly veiled swipe at Elon Musk’s company. He said Lucid has noticed a rising number of Tesla owners making the switch, pointing to the brand’s aging lineup and Musk’s political involvement, which has turned off many buyers.

“We have seen an uptick, that’s definitely the case, in Europe and also here in the US,” Lucid’s CEO revealed. “The Model S, nothing has changed in 12 years now… [customers] are actively looking for other options.” However, Lucid has a long way to go before it can truly threaten Tesla when it comes to sales numbers.

Key to Lucid’s future plans is a mid-size SUV. This new model will start at under $50,000 and may be named the Earth. It will take styling cues from the brand’s existing models, and its production is scheduled to start by the end of 2026. It will also spawn a rugged version inspired by the recent Gravity X Concept and be followed up by an additional model, set to launch in 2028.

Now that the luxurious Gravity SUV is on the market alongside the Air sedan, Lucid can start focusing its efforts on making more affordable models that’ll appeal to the masses. It has already confirmed a sub-$50,000 SUV is in the works, and has now said that the new mid-sized platform will also spawn two more models including a more rugged SUV that takes inspiration from the Gravity X concept.

Lucid released a single teaser image of its third model roughly 12 months ago. The SUV, potentially called the Earth, will have familiar Lucid design cues but be noticeably smaller than the Gravity. While recently speaking at the Munich motor show, Lucid interim chief executive Marc Winteroff revealed the Gravity X will shape the look and feel of one of its upcoming mid-size vehicles.

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That influence could translate into standard off-road details such as a raised ride height, all-terrain tires, distinctive bumpers, protective skid plates, and tow hooks. The design points toward a crossover that blends Lucid’s sleek aesthetic with a more adventurous personality.Timing and challenges

Timing and challenges

Sadly, we’ll have to wait quite some time before this vehicle hits the market. Lucid plans to start production of its sub-$50,000 electric SUV by the end of next year, but speaking with Car and Driver, Winteroff confirmed that Lucid needs additional funding to make this happen. When it secures that backing, it’ll be able to ramp up production and likely be in a position to launch the off-road version in early 2027.

Once the midsize SUV and its rugged sibling are on sale, Lucid will move ahead with a third model that remains a mystery for now. The company confirmed it won’t be a sedan but it said it’s targeting a launch by late 2028. All three vehicles are expected to be produced at Lucid’s AMP-2 factory in Saudi Arabia.

While speaking about the mid-size models with CarBuzz, Lucid’s senior vice president of design and brand, Derek Jenkins, said the firm is eager to take the technology from its more expensive models and put them within reach of a larger customer base.

“We’re working on our mid-size program right now, and of course, these are going to be compact, lighter vehicles with every bit of focus on aero, efficiency, and space,” he said. “It’s not going to be as quick as Air, but it’s going to be impressive, and it’s going to be at a value that many more people can access. The whole idea is to take our technology and hit a wider swathe of consumers and accelerate that transition.”

If you’re in the market for a luxury all-electric SUV like the Lucid Gravity, now might be the best time to get behind the wheel of one. The Trump administration is abolishing the $7,500 federal EV tax credit at the end of September, which will make eligible EVs much more expensive. Fortunately, Lucid is stepping in and will continue to offer a $7,500 credit through to the end of the year.

Lucid has announced that qualifying lessees who place an order for a new Lucid Gravity and finalize a lease between October 1 and December 31 will be eligible to receive the Lucid Advantage Credit, worth a cool $7,500. Qualifying existing customers will get the same benefit.

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In a press release for the incentive, Erwin Raphael, Lucid’s vice president of revenue, noted he has seen “firsthand how [the federal EV tax credit] has played a meaningful role in encouraging people to make the switch to an electric vehicle.”

Tax Credit Pain

The removal of the tax credit comes at a bad time for Lucid. It has been developing the Gravity SUV for several years now, and to fund its own credit, will now have to take an additional $7,500 hit on every Gravity that is leased. That’s bad news for a company that remains unprofitable and wants to become a serious mass-market EV player.

Lucid started production of the Gravity in late 2024 and has been slowly ramping up volume. Recent drone footage from YouTuber LucidFlys shows there are currently hundreds of Lucid Gravity models parked across staging lots at its factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. According to the YouTuber, Lucid has been dealing with some supplier constraints impacting Gravity production, in particular relating to shortages of head-up displays and power outlets.

The Lucid Gravity is currently only available in Grand Touring guise in the United States, starting at $94,900, but later this year, the order books will open for the Touring version, set to start at $79,900. All models are underpinned by a 926-volt electrical architecture, allowing the EV to charge at up to 400 kW, meaning 200 miles (320 km) of range can be added in less than 12 minutes.