Lucid Motors shows off robotaxi concept called ‘Lunar’

Lucid Motors unveiled a robotaxi concept called the “Lucid Lunar” at its investor day in New York City. The Lunar is a two-seater vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, designed on the same platform as Lucid’s upcoming mid-size electric vehicles. Although interim CEO Marc Winterhoff indicated the company was working on the Lunar, Lucid later clarified that no active development on this dedicated robotaxi is currently underway. Additionally, Lucid is close to finalizing a partnership with Uber to develop a robotaxi based on one of its mid-size vehicles. The company is also collaborating with autonomous vehicle firm Nuro to create an autonomous version of its Gravity SUV, planned to launch on Uber’s network in San Francisco by the end of the year. Lucid is increasingly focusing on autonomy as a key business growth area alongside its electric vehicle sales. The company plans to offer tiered monthly subscriptions for its DreamDrive Pro driver assistance system starting in early 2027, ranging from $69 for basic