Uber to Introduce Lucid’s Gravity SUV for Robotaxi Service
Uber plans to roll out Lucid’s Gravity SUV in key U.S. cities next year as part of its Robotaxi initiative.
This deal, while positive, involves 20,000 Gravity SUVs and doesn’t significantly alter Lucid’s overall sales dynamic.
Stocks of Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) experienced a dip on Monday, falling 7.9% by 3:10 PM ET, unique, especially since the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite had increased by 0.4% and 0.5%, respectively. Investors appear cautious following last week’s notification of a major partnership with Uber.
On Thursday, it was revealed that Lucid is collaborating with Uber and the self-driving firm Nuro to introduce Robotaxis in large U.S. cities by next year. Nuro’s technology will be incorporated into the Gravity SUV, potentially boosting Lucid’s vehicle sales.
Initially, the partnership drove stocks up. However, it seems some investors are now reassessing the partnership’s specifics. Uber’s plan includes purchasing 20,000 SUVs over a six-year span, with Lucid expected to deliver 3,000 to 4,000 vehicles annually, but this may not significantly impact their delivery metrics. Additionally, the “millions of dollars” invested could result in diluted inventories, as Uber aims to take a more prominent role.
Lucid continues to face challenges in achieving profitability, with sales volumes not meeting expectations. The Gravity SUV sales are positive but still fall short of the company’s ambitious targets, raising concerns about Lucid’s ability to adapt amidst the sluggish wider EV market.
Investors might want to think twice before buying shares in Lucid Group.
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