Lucid Is Finishing A Greenfield EV Plant For The Next Phase Of Global Manufacturing - CleanTechnica

Lucid Motors has been developing its first international manufacturing facility in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Saudi Arabia, marking the kingdom’s inaugural car factory and a key element in its economic diversification away from oil. Opened in September 2023, the plant initially assembled Lucid Air vehicles from semi-knocked-down kits shipped from the U.S., with a capacity of about 5,000 vehicles per year. This facility, known as Lucid’s Advanced Manufacturing Plant 2 (AMP-2), served as a greenfield project designed to implement a digitally driven, human-centered manufacturing model from the ground up. As of early November 2025, Lucid is transforming the Saudi plant from an assembly site into a full-scale “Complete Build Unit” (CBU) capable of handling all production stages, including stamping, body construction, and powertrain assembly. This transition involves integrating advanced digital twin technology and manufacturing software through partnerships like Rockwell Automation. The facility is being positioned as the primary global