Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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London
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Since 2016
Lucid Group, Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures electric vehicles, powertrains, battery systems, and software in-house. It is headquartered in Newark, California, and was founded in 2016. The company reports an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees and revenue in the $1-5B band; it is privately held. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. Its products include the Lucid Air luxury sedan and the Lucid Gravity premium SUV, and in March 2026 it announced its first European retail partnership, with Wackenhut to run sales and service in Germany.
Lucid at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
2016
Headquarters
London
Import activity
808
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
808
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · South Korea · Spain · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Lucid.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 808 shipments, with suppliers in Germany, South Korea, Spain, China, and Italy among the listed origins.
Its in-house capabilities cover assembly, battery systems, powertrains, and battery management, and it operates a purpose-built EV factory in Casa Grande, Arizona.
In April 2026 it announced new investments from the PIF and Uber alongside a robotaxi partnership with Uber covering at least 35,000 vehicles.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Operating
10 years in operation (founded 2016).
808 US import shipments on record.
Overview
Lucid Group, Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures electric vehicles, powertrains, battery systems, and software in-house. It is headquartered in Newark, California, and was founded in 2016. The company reports an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees and revenue in the $1-5B band; it is privately held. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. Its products include the Lucid Air luxury sedan and the Lucid Gravity premium SUV, and in March 2026 it announced its first European retail partnership, with Wackenhut to run sales and service in Germany.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2016 |
Headquarters | London |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
What Lucid makes
Its in-house capabilities cover assembly, battery systems, powertrains, and battery management, and it operates a purpose-built EV factory in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Battery, Powertrain, Battery Management (source: lucidmotors.com).
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 808 shipments, with suppliers in Germany, South Korea, Spain, China, and Italy among the listed origins. US customs bill-of-lading records list 808 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · South Korea · Spain · China.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Lucid Motors — reported by prnewswire.co.uk
Latest developments
2026-09-17 — Bolt, Lucid target at least 25,000 self-driving vehicles in Europe | Reuters (reuters.com)
2026-09-03 — Lucid To Bring Award-Winning Vehicles to France with Emil Frey France's support (prnewswire.co.uk)
2026-04-14 — Lucid to Receive New Investments from the PIF and Uber; Uber and Lucid Expand Robotaxi Partnership to at least 35,000 Vehicles | Lucid Group, Inc. (lucidmotors.com)
2026-04-14 — Lucid Group, Inc. Announces Registered Public Offering of Common Stock; Total Raise of Approximately $1.05 Billion with Previously Announced Investments from Uber and PIF | Lucid Group, Inc. (lucidmotors.com)
2026-03-16 — Lucid Announces First Retail Partnership in Europe: Wackenhut to Launch Sales and Service Operations in Germany (prnewswire.com)
2025-10-13 — Lucid Expands Footprint in California with New Sales and Service Centers in San Jose and San Diego | Lucid Group, Inc. (lucidmotors.com)
Facilities
Lucid is headquartered in London. Public sources also reference these locations:
Arizona — lucidmotors.com
Nagold, Germany — prnewswire.com
Casa Grande, AZ — lucidmotors.com
Saudi Arabia — lucidmotors.com
Company details
In April 2026 it announced new investments from the PIF and Uber alongside a robotaxi partnership with Uber covering at least 35,000 vehicles. Lucid was founded in 2016, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in London. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Operating": 10 years in operation (founded 2016). 808 US import shipments on record.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lucid make?
Lucid Group, Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures electric vehicles, powertrains, battery systems, and software in-house. It is headquartered in Newark, California, and was founded in 2016. The company reports an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees and revenue in the $1-5B band; it is privately held. It serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. Its products include the Lucid Air luxury sedan and the Lucid Gravity premium SUV, and in March 2026 it announced its first European retail partnership, with Wackenhut to run sales and service in Germany.
Where is Lucid headquartered?
Lucid is headquartered in London.
When was Lucid founded?
Lucid was founded in 2016.
How big is Lucid?
Lucid has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
Does Lucid import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 808 inbound shipments for Lucid, with top origins including Germany · South Korea · Spain · China.
Who are Lucid's customers?
Public sources directly reference Lucid Motors as a counterparty of Lucid. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
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