TechCrunch Startup News Lucid sales inch forward as EV maker pushes to ramp Gravity production
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Jul 7, 2025 Lucid has achieved a record with 3,309 vehicle sales in the second quarter. However, the company faces challenges ramping up production of its anticipated Gravity SUV. Supply chain disruptions and tariffs are complicating their goals. To meet the 2025 target, Lucid must overcome these hurdles and significantly boost output.
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Lucid's Sales Growth vs Goal
- Lucid achieved a new sales record by delivering 3,309 vehicles in Q2, a 6% increase from Q1.
- Despite progress, it still faces a large gap to meet its 20,000 vehicle annual production goal.
Gravity SUV Production Challenges
- Lucid started production of the Gravity SUV in December 2024, mainly selling to insiders initially.
- Production has been slow due to tariffs and focus on quality, but customer demand remains strong.
Supply Chain Bottleneck and Quality Focus
- Lucid faced modest supply chain bottlenecks affecting its timeline.
- CEO emphasized taking time for quality over quick delivery, expecting resolution by Q2 to meet 2025 goals.