Lucid Motors Reports Significant Drop in EV Production Amid Strategic Restructuring
Lucid Motors produced 2,954 electric vehicles (EVs) in the third quarter of this year, marking a 54% decline from the same period last year. This is the lowest quarterly output since early 2025 and follows three consecutive quarters of declining production as the company intentionally limits manufacturing to align with demand. Deliveries for Q3 were slightly higher at 3,806 units but still fell short compared to previous years. Lucid has struggled to match supply with consumer interest in its luxury EV models over the past five out of six quarters. New CEO Silvio Napoli is leading a company-wide simplification effort that includes layoffs and cost-cutting measures aimed at saving $1.4 billion annually. The launch of Lucid’s more affordable third model, the Cosmos SUV, has also been delayed. The results contrast sharply with those from rival Rivian, which reported its best quarter yet thanks to strong sales of a new, lower-priced EV. This highlights growing challenges for Lucid as it tries to regain traction in an increasingly competitive market.
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