Lucid Motors ships Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Gravity SUV owners

Lucid Motors announced it will release a software update on Thursday for North American owners of its Gravity SUV, enabling Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features. Owners in Europe and the Middle East are expected to receive the update by late March. While these phone-mirroring features have been available on Lucid’s Lucid Air sedan, the Gravity SUV faced several software challenges since its launch, prompting an apology from the company’s interim CEO. The software issues contributed to significant internal changes at Lucid Motors, including the departure of several top software executives and a recent layoff affecting 12% of its workforce. The update coincides with Lucid’s investor day in New York City, where the company plans to discuss its mid-size electric vehicle platform, strategies for achieving profitability, and the upcoming launch of its luxury robotaxi service in partnership with Uber and Nuro.