Lucid’s production numbers doubled last year, but the EV automaker is still being held back by a small lineup of exclusively full-size, high-end vehicles. That’s set to change soon, as Lucid is planning to introduce three midsize models at a lower price point, with at least two of these being SUVs. Lucid has just taken a massive step towards getting these cheaper models into showrooms, as it has completed the first midsize prototypes. The news comes from Nick Twork, Lucid’s Head of Communications, who had a first look at the new prototypes.
More Affordable Lucids Get Closer
Spent time in our prototype build area today watching the first full Lucid midsize vehicles come together. Same Lucid DNA as Air and Gravity – space, efficiency, dynamics, and range – paired with dramatically improved manufacturability and cost structure. These are going to… pic.twitter.com/3K4qQ7b3oC
— Nick Twork (@ntwork) January 23, 2026
Even though the new Lucids will be smaller and cheaper, Twork promised the “same Lucid DNA” as the Gravity and Air in terms of range, efficiency, dynamics, and space utilization. However, he also promised “dramatically improved manufacturability and cost structure” for the new midsize models.
Lucid will be hoping these new models don’t suffer from the supply chain issues and software foibles that plagued the Gravity SUV. While it’s not known how much the new EVs will cost, one will be a Tesla Model Y rival. The Tesla is still the best-selling SUV in the U.S. and starts at just under $40,000, a price point Lucid will need to get close to or beat if it is to be truly competitive. This Model Y rival is expected to be revealed later this year.
Furthermore, a new off-road SUV is also on the way, but the last midsize EV’s body style is unknown. What we do know is that it won’t be a sedan, as the company’s interim CEO said recently he has no plans to compete in the sedan segment.
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Lucid Needs To Sell More Cars
Lucid only delivered 15,841 vehicles in 2025, and while this was 55% more than 2024’s performance, it’s still down on most other EV brands. The company produced 18,378 vehicles, more than it delivered, which potentially points to a miscalculation of customer demand.
However, it’s hard to truly judge Lucid’s 2025 performance when it only has two expensive models on sale. The Air sedan starts at over $70,000 and the Gravity has a base price of over $80,000 (including destination), both well beyond the average new vehicle price of around $50,000.
Besides Tesla, Lucid will also have to compete with Cadillac in the luxury EV space. The American brand has been a leader in the luxury EV space for months now, with many Audi and Mercedes owners switching to the Cadillac brand.
We expect more teasers and specifications to follow in the months ahead as Lucid gets closer to revealing the first of its midsize EVs.
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