- Lucid confirmed three new electric mid-size SUVs on a new platform, including the Earth and Cosmos.
- A third unnamed SUV will target off-road use, expanding Lucid’s electric SUV lineup beyond the Gravity.
- Lucid teased the Lunar, a two-seat autonomous robotaxi concept based on the same mid-size architecture.
Lucid is preparing a major expansion of its electric vehicle portfolio, confirming three new mid-size SUVs and unveiling a dedicated robotaxi concept. The announcement, made at a Lucid investor event in New York, underscores the California-based automaker’s push into more affordable EVs and autonomous mobility services.
Lucid Confirms Earth and Cosmos Mid-Size SUVs
Lucid said it will build at least three models on a new mid-size platform, sitting below the Gravity SUV that launched last year.
Two of those models now have names: Lucid Earth and Lucid Cosmos.
- The Earth is expected to follow a similar formula to the larger Gravity but in a smaller, mid-size footprint.
- The Cosmos is described by Lucid as “designed for customers seeking exceptional efficiency, space, and performance.”
Teaser images for the Cosmos show a sleeker profile than the Earth, with a lower, more sloping roofline that suggests a more aerodynamic, possibly more road-focused design.
Lucid is targeting a starting price below $50,000 for vehicles on its mid-size platform. The company has not yet provided specific pricing or timing for Earth or Cosmos market launches.
Third Mid-Size SUV to Target Off-Road Buyers
Alongside Earth and Cosmos, Lucid is planning a third mid-size SUV that will be positioned with a stronger off-road focus.
- The model does not yet have a publicly disclosed name.
- A teaser image shows a more upright, squared-off rear end than Earth and Cosmos, hinting at a more rugged stance.
Lucid’s intention to build a more “adventurous” SUV was first reported in fall of last year. The company has not released technical details, off-road specifications, or launch timing for this vehicle.
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What we know: it will share the mid-size platform and target buyers looking for more capability off paved roads.
What we don’t know: exact powertrain specs, range, and production start dates.
Lunar Robotaxi Concept Signals Autonomous Ambitions
Lucid also previewed its autonomous strategy with the Lunar robotaxi concept, a purpose-built, two-seat vehicle riding on the same mid-size architecture.
- Lunar is currently a concept, not a production-ready vehicle.
- The design shown features no doors, a minimalist cabin with a large screen, and no steering wheel or pedals, emphasizing full autonomy in its envisioned form.
Lucid positioned Lunar as a response of sorts to other announced robotaxi efforts in the industry, including Tesla’s Cybercab. The company did not provide a timeline for when, or if, Lunar could reach production.
New Atlas Drive Unit and Mid-Size EV Platform
The mid-size platform will also debut Lucid’s Atlas drive unit, which the company says is:
- Smaller
- Lighter
- Simpler to manufacture
Front and rear housings and mounts are designed to be identical, which Lucid argues should help reduce manufacturing costs and streamline production.
For Lucid, this platform is central to its strategy of bringing mid-size electric SUVs to a broader market segment, in contrast to its earlier, more premium-positioned models.
Partnership With Uber and Robotaxi Services
Lucid reiterated its plans to work with Uber on autonomous vehicle services tied to its mid-size platform.
- The company said it is finalizing an agreement with Uber to use mid-size vehicles “at a scale similar to the Gravity robotaxi program” that is expected to ramp up over time.
- Uber, Lucid, and Nuro had previously announced a collaboration on a robotaxi service using Gravity-based vehicles at CES earlier this year.
The new details suggest Lucid envisions its mid-size EVs, including future robotaxi variants, as a core part of ride-hailing and autonomous fleets rather than just private ownership.
Lucid, based in California, has been expanding from its original luxury sedan into SUVs and now dedicated autonomous concepts:
- It launched the Gravity SUV last year as its second production model.
- In 2024, it began outlining plans for a new mid-size EV platform aimed at smaller and more affordable SUVs.
- The latest investor event in New York provided the clearest picture yet: Earth, Cosmos, an off-road SUV, and the Lunar robotaxi concept will all rely on this shared architecture.
These moves come as global automakers are racing to fill the growing market for electric SUVs and to position themselves for eventual large-scale autonomous mobility services.
What Happens Next
Lucid has not released detailed specifications, production timelines, or markets for the Earth, Cosmos, the off-road SUV, or the Lunar robotaxi.
The company indicated more information about its mid-size platform, pricing, and autonomous vehicle rollout—particularly through its partnerships with Uber and Nuro—will be shared over time as programs move closer to production or pilot phases.
