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Driving Forward: Lucid Motors Prepares for Leadership Change and Doubling Production

February 28, 2025
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Lucid Motors, the luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker, is gearing up for significant changes as its CEO, Peter Rawlinson, steps down. This leadership shuffle comes at a crucial time, with the company aiming to double production over the next year.

A Strategic Shift in Leadership

Peter Rawlinson, who helped found Lucid and served as its first CTO, will transition to the role of “Strategic Technical Advisor to the Chairman of the Board.” Chief operating officer Marc Winterhoff will take over as interim CEO while the board searches for a new chief executive.

“Now that we have successfully launched the Lucid Gravity, I have decided it is finally the right time for me to step aside from my roles at Lucid,” Rawlinson said. “I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments the Lucid team have achieved together through my tenure of these past twelve years. We grew from a tiny company with a big ambition, to a widely recognized technological world leader in sustainable mobility. It has been my honor to have led and grown this remarkable, truly world-class organization, because Lucid has always been first and foremost about a team effort.”

Doubling Production Amidst Challenges

Lucid has set ambitious goals for the next year, with plans to sell 20,000 vehicles in 2025, nearly double the 10,241 EVs it delivered in 2024. The company revealed these plans as part of its fourth-quarter earnings announcement. Despite reporting a net loss of $636.9 million for the three-month period ending December 31st, Lucid remains optimistic about its future.

The EV market is expected to remain flat this year, posing a challenge for Lucid, especially as a luxury EV company. However, the company has high hopes for its Gravity SUV, which just started its first customer deliveries late last year. The Gravity SUV, boasting up to 440 miles of range, 800 horsepower, and 0-60 mph acceleration in under 3.5 seconds, is set to be a game-changer for Lucid.

Financial Backing and Future Prospects

Lucid’s future is buoyed by significant financial backing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which invested $2.5 billion in the company in 2024. This investment has helped Lucid stay afloat amidst challenging market conditions and continue its ambitious growth plans.

The leadership change and production goals signal Lucid’s commitment to pioneering the EV industry and solidifying its position as a technological leader in sustainable mobility.

Conclusion

Lucid Motors is at a pivotal juncture, with a leadership transition and ambitious production goals on the horizon. As the company navigates these changes, its commitment to innovation and excellence in the EV market remains unwavering.

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