{"id":83205,"date":"2025-08-14T12:16:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T16:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83205"},"modified":"2025-08-14T12:16:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T16:16:31","slug":"lucid-lcid-shuts-down-rumors-sold-9-gravity-suvs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83205","title":{"rendered":"Lucid (LCID) shuts down rumors that it sold just 9 Gravity SUVs this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lucid-Chinese-EVs.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lucid-Gravity-rumors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lucid-Chinese-EVs.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lucid-Chinese-EVs.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lucid-Chinese-EVs.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lucid-Chinese-EVs.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>A new report claimed that Lucid Motors\u2019 (LCID) new <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/lucid-gravity\/\">Gravity SUV<\/a> had just nine registrations in its first six months. Lucid denied the rumors, telling us Gravity deliveries are \u201cwell into the 3-digit range.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-429763\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lucid-denies-rumors-of-slow-gravity-suv-sales\">Lucid denies rumors of slow Gravity SUV sales<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying that the Gravity is an impressive electric SUV. It can drive up to 450 miles on a single charge and has more interior space than a Ford Explorer. With up to 828 hp, it\u2019s also faster than most sports cars.<\/p>\n<p>However, a new <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autonews.com\/lucid-motors\/an-lucid-gravity-sales-headaches-0813\/\">Automotive News<\/a><\/em> report claimed the Gravity only managed to secure nine registrations in its first six months on the market, citing <em>S&amp;P Global Mobility<\/em> data.<\/p>\n<p>Nick Twork, Lucid\u2019s head of communications, confirmed in an email to <em>Electrek<\/em> that the claim is \u201ccompletely inaccurate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t<span class=\"outbrain-ad-label\">Advertisement &#8211; scroll for more content<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Twork added that \u201ca quick review of social media postings from our customers shows that those numbers are simply not credible.\u201d Although Lucid doesn\u2019t provide a breakdown, Gravity deliveries are \u201cwell into the 3-digit range,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Lucid-Gravity-EV-lease.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Lucid-Gravity-rumors\" class=\"wp-image-413605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Lucid-Gravity-EV-lease.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Lucid-Gravity-EV-lease.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Lucid-Gravity-EV-lease.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Lucid-Gravity-EV-lease.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Lucid-Gravity-EV-lease.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Lucid-Gravity-EV-lease.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Lucid-Gravity-EV-lease.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Lucid-Gravity-EV-lease.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (Source: Lucid)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the second half of the year, Lucid expects the Gravity SUV to account for the majority of production and deliveries.<\/p>\n<p>The EV maker anticipates a significant ramp-up in production during the second half of the year. On the company\u2019s second-quarter earnings call, interim CEO Marc Winterhoff said that after overcoming most of the supply chain issues, including the industry-wide magnet shortage, the company was \u201cbeginning to ramp up Lucid Gravity production.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Lucid-Gravity-Tesla-Supercharger.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Lucid-Gravity-rumors\" class=\"wp-image-399375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Lucid-Gravity-Tesla-Supercharger.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Lucid-Gravity-Tesla-Supercharger.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Lucid-Gravity-Tesla-Supercharger.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Lucid-Gravity-Tesla-Supercharger.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Lucid-Gravity-Tesla-Supercharger.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Lucid-Gravity-Tesla-Supercharger.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Lucid-Gravity-Tesla-Supercharger.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Lucid-Gravity-Tesla-Supercharger.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lucid Gravity electric SUV at a Tesla Supercharger (Source: Lucid Motors)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Winterhoff added that \u201cour daily order rate has nearly doubled\u201d since introducing Gravity models in its studios and offering test drives.<\/p>\n<p>If it weren\u2019t for Lucid\u2019s quick actions, the company would have had to halt production in the second quarter. Instead, Lucid produced just over 6,000 vehicles in the second quarter.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Lucid-EV-battery-supply-US.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Lucid-Gravity-Air-EVs\" class=\"wp-image-419046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Lucid-EV-battery-supply-US.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Lucid-EV-battery-supply-US.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Lucid-EV-battery-supply-US.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Lucid-EV-battery-supply-US.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Lucid-EV-battery-supply-US.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Lucid-EV-battery-supply-US.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Lucid-EV-battery-supply-US.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Lucid-EV-battery-supply-US.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lucid Air (left) and Gravity (right) Source: Lucid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Hs6D88sFV1Y\">an interview<\/a> with <em>CNBC<\/em> the following day, Lucid\u2019s CEO stated that the company now has the raw materials, earth magnets, and licensing for the remainder of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Lucid has <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/08\/05\/lucid-lcid-cuts-production-target-for-2025-but-theres-more-to-it\/\">reduced its production goal<\/a> for 2025 from 20,000 to between 18,000 and 20,000 units. The company cited a changing market as the reason for the updated range.<\/p>\n<p>The EV maker also scored <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/07\/17\/uber-20000-lucid-gravity-robotaxis-nuro-driver-next-year-video\/'\">a partnership<\/a> with Uber and Nuro to launch 20,000 Gravity robotaxis over the next six years. Uber is investing $300 million into Lucid as part of the deal.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Lucid\u2019s Air remained the <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/07\/14\/lucid-air-tops-tesla-for-best-selling-luxury-ev-sedan-in-the-us\/\">best-selling luxury electric sedan<\/a> in the US. The Air outsold the Tesla Model S, Porsche Taycan, and even most gas models in its segment in the first half of 2025.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- post ad --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new report claimed that Lucid Motors\u2019 (LCID) new Gravity SUV had just nine registrations in its first six months. Lucid denied the rumors, telling us Gravity deliveries are \u201cwell into the 3-digit range.\u201d Lucid denies rumors of slow Gravity SUV sales There\u2019s no denying that the Gravity is an impressive electric SUV. 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