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Lucid

OriginUnited States Founded2007 ParentIndependent (PIF-backed) MarketsUnited States

Lucid builds America's most efficient EVs: the Air saloon set range records with startling miles-per-kWh, and the Gravity SUV brings the same in-house motor and 900-volt expertise to family duty. Engineering leadership is real — Lucid's drivetrains embarrass legacy rivals on efficiency — while the business rests on Saudi PIF backing and volumes that remain boutique. Software polish, service coverage and residuals carry young-brand risk. For technology-first EV buyers, though, Lucid is the benchmark Tesla now chases.

Efficiency-leading EVsAir saloonGravity SUV

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