Lucid Unveils State-of-the-Art Motorsports Electric Drive Unit, Taking Lucid Air's Advanced Electric Motor and Drivetrain Technology to the Racetrack

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On January 25, 2023, Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) unveiled a new electric drive unit for motorsports, showcasing its power density of 14.7 hp/kg and regenerative energy recovery capabilities. Weighing only 70.5 pounds, it produces 469 horsepower and features advanced technology similar to that used in the Lucid Air. This drive unit is designed to enhance racecar performance and is already utilized in the leading single-seater electric racing series. Lucid aims to bridge motorsport technology with road car innovations, potentially integrating advancements into future models.

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• Introduced a new electric drive unit for motorsports with 469 horsepower.
• Enhanced performance through regenerative energy recovery from front wheels.
• Technology transfer between motorsports and road cars could lead to innovations in future models.

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NEWARK, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards with the longest-range, fastest-charging electric car on the market, today unveiled its groundbreaking new electric drive unit for motorsports, which can already be found on the race circuit as the standard front drive unit for the world's leading single-seater electric racing series.

"With incredible power density of 14.7 hp/kg and immense energy recuperation, this drive unit will once again transform electric motorsports, following in the footsteps of our revolutionary battery pack in prior race seasons," said Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Group. "For Lucid, the transfer of technology between motorsports and road cars is a two-way symbiosis. This new motorsports drive unit builds directly upon the groundbreaking powertrain technology developed in-house by Lucid and proven on the road in every Lucid Air. I'm excited by the prospect that some of the technical advancements introduced may in turn make their way to future Lucid road cars."

Comprising motor, inverter, differential and transmission all combined, the new motorsports drive unit produces 469 horsepower – despite a weight of only 70.5 pounds (32 kilos) – and is capable of a max rotor speed of 19,500 rpm. It features the same state-of-the-art high-voltage continuous wave winding and proprietary microjet cooling system that can be found in the motors powering the Lucid Air sports sedan.

Positioned in the nose cone of every racecar in the current electric world championship, the new Lucid drive unit provides regenerative energy recovery from the front wheels under braking, significantly enhancing the racecar's performance envelope, efficiency, and relevance to road car advancement.

Just as the motors in the acclaimed Lucid Air sports sedan are designed, engineered, and produced entirely in-house by Lucid, the new motorsports front drive unit is completely proprietary. Lucid drew upon its expertise of e-motor design, power electronics, computer simulation, and design engineering to create this cutting-edge drive unit. Each motorsport drive unit is manufactured to exacting specification in Lucid's headquarters in California.

About Lucid Group
Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. The company's first car, Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design that features luxurious full-size interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint. The highly anticipated Lucid Air Grand Touring features 819 horsepower. Deliveries of Lucid Air, which is produced at Lucid's factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, are currently underway to U.S., Canadian, and European customers.

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FAQ

What electric drive unit has Lucid Group unveiled on January 25, 2023?

Lucid Group unveiled a new electric drive unit for motorsports that produces 469 horsepower and incorporates regenerative energy recovery.

How does the new electric drive unit from Lucid Group impact motorsports performance?

The new drive unit significantly enhances racecar performance by providing regenerative energy recovery from the front wheels.

What is the power density of Lucid's new motorsports electric drive unit?

The electric drive unit has an impressive power density of 14.7 hp/kg.

Where is Lucid Group's new electric drive unit currently used?

It is currently the standard front drive unit in the leading single-seater electric racing series.

How might Lucid Group's motorsports technology influence future road cars?

The technology developed for the new motorsports drive unit may lead to innovations in future Lucid road cars.