Introducing the 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring: A Force of Attraction Like Nothing Else in Nature

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Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) has unveiled the 2026 Lucid Gravity, their first luxury electric SUV. The Grand Touring model, priced from $94,900, delivers up to 828 hp and accelerates 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds, while the Touring model will start at $79,900.

Key features include:

• Up to 450 miles of EPA-estimated range
• Ultra-fast charging adding 200 miles in under 11 minutes
• Seven-passenger configuration with over 21 cubic feet of cargo space
• 34-inch 6K OLED display with augmented reality head-up display option
• Built-in NACS charge port for Tesla Supercharger compatibility
• Up to 6,000 lbs towing capacity

The vehicle features innovative charging technology, operating at 926V with compatibility for both 500V and 1000V charging networks, capable of charging at up to 400 kW on 1000V equipment.

Positive

• High-performance specs with 828 hp and 3.4s 0-60 mph acceleration
• Industry-leading 450-mile range capability
• Advanced charging technology with 400 kW capability
• Universal charging compatibility including Tesla Superchargers
• Significant cargo capacity up to 120 cubic feet
• 6,000 lbs towing capacity

Negative

• High starting price point at $94,900 for Grand Touring model
• Delayed availability of lower-priced Touring model until later in 2025

Insights

Automotive Industry Analyst

Lucid's Gravity SUV launch represents a strategically critical expansion beyond the Air sedan into the high-margin SUV segment. With pricing starting at $79,900 for the Touring model and $94,900 for the Grand Touring variant, Lucid is positioning this vehicle in the premium luxury EV space below Tesla Model X but above mainstream electric SUVs.

The technical specifications are impressive: 828 hp, up to 450-mile range, and innovative charging capability adding 200 miles in under 11 minutes. The built-in NACS charge port for Tesla Supercharger compatibility addresses a key adoption barrier. The vehicle's proprietary 926V architecture with novel motor-driven voltage boost technology for charging represents significant IP value.

The three-row configuration with seating for seven and substantial cargo capacity (111+ cubic feet) fills a specific market gap for luxury electric SUVs with genuine third-row utility. The 6,000-pound towing capacity further enhances practicality.

Critically, this product launch comes at a pivotal moment for Lucid as they attempt to scale beyond Air sedan volumes. The SUV market typically commands higher margins and volumes, potentially improving Lucid's financial trajectory. However, the article omits any production volume targets or manufacturing capacity details, leaving uncertainty about actual revenue impact timing.

Financial Analyst

Lucid's Gravity SUV introduction represents a significant potential revenue catalyst for a company that desperately needs volume growth. With current Lucid Air sales underperforming expectations, this expansion into the higher-volume SUV segment is strategically sound.

The dual-tier pricing strategy ($94,900 Grand Touring and $79,900 Touring) indicates a focus on premium positioning while attempting to capture broader market share. The timing separation between models (Grand Touring now, Touring later in 2025) likely reflects manufacturing ramp constraints and a strategy to maximize initial margins.

Most significant is the technological differentiation Lucid maintains with its proprietary 926V architecture and novel charging solution. These represent intellectual property moats that competitors can't easily replicate, potentially justifying premium pricing.

Investors should note that while the Gravity represents Lucid's first major product expansion, the company's $7.67B market cap still faces substantial execution risk. The 2026 model year designation suggests meaningful revenue impact won't occur until late 2025 at earliest, requiring additional capital runway.

The Gravity's compelling specifications and features position it competitively against Tesla Model X and Mercedes EQS SUV, with superior range and charging capabilities. The key investor question remains whether Lucid can efficiently scale production while managing cash burn through this critical expansion phase.

The first SUV ever to deliver everything consumers want in a vehicle without compromise:

• The versatility of a full-size three-row luxury SUV, with space for adults and families to ride in comfort with all their gear.
• The performance and handling of a luxury sports car, with up to 828 hp, standard air suspension, and an available rear-axle steer system for superior maneuverability.
• Up to 450 miles of EPA-estimated driving range enabled by Lucid's next-generation proprietary EV tech – developed and manufactured in-house by Lucid.¹
• One of the easiest and fastest possible charging experiences, allowing Plug & Charge convenience at superchargers with a built-in NACS charge port and nearly universal compatibility.
• Groundbreaking DC fast charging capable of adding 200 miles of range in less than 11 minutes.²
• Effortless, human-centric user experience with Lucid's intuitive UX 3.0 operating system, 34-inch 6K OLED touchscreen, and available augmented reality head-up display.

NEWARK, Calif., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today introduced the 2026 Lucid Gravity, the first and only SUV to deliver everything consumers want in a vehicle without compromise.

The Lucid Gravity offers the versatility of a sophisticated full-size three-row SUV, with space for adults and families to ride in comfort with all their gear and the performance of a luxury sports car. With up to 450 miles of EPA-estimated driving range, blistering-fast charging that can add 200 miles of range in less than 11 minutes, and a built-in NACS charge port, the Lucid Gravity ensures the easiest and fastest possible charging experience possible at any public charger.

"Lucid Gravity is the first SUV that truly compromises nothing," said Eric Bach, SVP Product at Lucid. "It reimagines what an SUV can be, offering an unprecedented combination of comfort and space, ride and handling, practicality and range, and with today's announcements, exceptional charging performance and convenience. With seating for up to seven full-size adults and space for their luggage, the Lucid Gravity truly is the ultimate vehicle for the whole family."

Versatility and comfort of a full-size three-row luxury SUV

The Lucid Gravity is designed around a spacious, flexible interior.  The seating is spacious and accommodating, with the added convenience of second and available third-row seats that fold flat to reveal more than 111 cubic feet of total usable cargo space in the seven-passenger version for an effortless combination of comfort and cargo capacity. Five-passenger versions offer 120 cubic feet of cargo space. The sliding second row seats combine with available integrated convenience tables for an elevated back-seat experience. Remarkable legroom is carried through to the third row, enabling a comfortable seven-passenger configuration, making it the ideal vehicle for every adventure. Even with seven adults aboard, the Lucid Gravity offers more than 21 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row of seats – enough for all of your gear and luggage.

Standard adjustable air suspension delivers a smooth, comfortable ride for passengers on any road – and even when the pavement ends and the trail begins. An optional towing package equips Lucid Gravity with a generous towing capability of up to 6,000 lbs.³

The performance and handling of a luxury sports car

Lucid Gravity's exceptional performance starts with a brand-new platform developed from the ground up as a sporty SUV. Featuring two motors, and all-wheel drive, the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is rated at 828 hp, and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Large new front and rear brake calipers co-developed with Brembo ensure confident stopping power.

Lucid's brand-hallmark handling is now even better with a rear-axle steering system, using an evolution of the same system found in one of Europe's best-known sports cars. It enhances both high-speed driving dynamics for exceptional handling on winding roads and makes day-to-day driving easier than ever by shortening the space needed for the vehicle to maneuver through tight city streets and crowded parking lots.

Universal charging: Next-level charging speed, easier than ever

"Lucid Gravity offers next-level fast charging speeds and seamless Plug & Charge access to the top charging networks including Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America," said Emad Dlala, SVP of Powertrain at Lucid. "To enable this experience for our customers, we developed new, unique technology to allow the 926V Lucid Gravity to charge seamlessly at up to 400 kW on 1000V charging equipment and at sustained speeds of up to 225 kW on 500V architecture fast chargers, including Tesla V3 Superchargers."

To enable superlative charging performance, Lucid developed and patented an innovative technology employing its proprietary rear motor drive unit to boost the charging voltage of 500V to match the 926V of the Lucid battery pack. Unlike the pack splitting solutions used by some competitors, this high-tech solution permits charging with the highest voltage that a charging station is capable of outputting and therefore enables the efficient utilization of electrical current and consequent reduction of cable heat. This novel technology allows full compatibility with 500V and 1000V charging networks, offering Lucid Gravity customers maximum charging speed on whatever charger is most accessible. At peak charging rates, the Lucid Gravity sustains a robust charging curve for longer, adding 200 miles in less than 11 minutes.

Effortless, human-centric user experience

The Lucid Gravity introduces the next evolution of Lucid's user interface, the Clearview Cockpit. It features an intuitive 34-inch curved and uninterrupted 6K OLED display that floats above Lucid Gravity's innovative new steering wheel, closely matched with the driver's line of sight, and a newly designed horizontally oriented Full HD Pilot Panel with quick-access touch bar. The optional augmented reality head-up display puts important information directly in the driver's line of sight to make it easier than ever to navigate and interact with the vehicle without the need to take one's eyes off the road.

It's all powered by Lucid UX 3.0, a new operating system that offers an intuitive, clear, and customizable interface for drivers and passengers alike. Combined with Lucid's powerful in-house over-the-air software update framework, the Lucid Gravity is a true software defined vehicle, designed with hardware capable of offering new features via over the air software updates, providing new features throughout the vehicle's lifetime.

Pricing and Availability

The 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is priced from $94,900 and is available to order now.⁴ The Lucid Gravity Touring is priced from $79,900 and is planned for later in 2025.⁴

About Lucid Group

Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) is a Silicon Valley-based technology company focused on creating the most advanced EVs in the world. The award-winning Lucid Air and new Lucid Gravity deliver best-in-class performance, sophisticated design, expansive interior space and leading energy efficiency. Lucid assembles both vehicles in its state-of-the-art, vertically integrated factory in Arizona. Through its industry-leading technology and innovations, Lucid is advancing the state-of-the-art of EV technology for the benefit of all.

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¹ EPA-estimated driving range of 450 miles for Lucid Gravity Grand Touring equipped with 20" front /21" rear wheels and configured as 2-row, 5-seat vehicle. Range and battery power vary with temperature, driving habits, charging and battery condition and actual results will vary.
² When equipped with 20"F/21"R wheels, configured as a 2-row, 5-seat vehicle, and connected to a 400+ kW DC fast charger. Actual rates will vary based upon vehicle equipment and charging conditions.
³  For Lucid Gravity Grand Touring when equipped with Towing Package. Cargo, interior weight, and vehicle equipment affect towing capacity.
⁴ Prices applicable to U.S. market only. Excludes tax, title, license, options, destination and documentation fees. Vehicles shown images here equipped with optional features.

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FAQ

What is the price and release date of the 2026 Lucid Gravity?

The 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring starts at $94,900 and is available to order now, while the Touring model starts at $79,900 and is planned for later in 2025.

What is the range and charging capability of the Lucid Gravity SUV?

The Lucid Gravity offers up to 450 miles of EPA-estimated range and can add 200 miles of range in less than 11 minutes through DC fast charging.

How much cargo space does the 2026 Lucid Gravity LCID offer?

The seven-passenger version offers 111 cubic feet of total cargo space with folded seats, while the five-passenger version provides 120 cubic feet. With all seats up, there's 21 cubic feet behind the third row.

What are the performance specifications of the 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring?

The Grand Touring model features 828 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.

What charging networks are compatible with the 2026 Lucid Gravity?

The Lucid Gravity features a built-in NACS port and is compatible with Tesla Superchargers, Electrify America, and both 500V and 1000V charging networks.