Quick Takeaways
- Lucid Saudi government vehicle order delivery timelines are now clearly defined as production planning advances.
- The Lucid Saudi government vehicle order highlights long-term EV procurement tied to new manufacturing capacity.
On January 23, Lucid Saudi government vehicle order execution entered a clearer phase as Lucid Motors interim CEO Marc Winterhoff said the company plans to begin ramping up deliveries on the 50,000-vehicle order from the Saudi government in 2027, once its midsize model enters production.
The statement offers the most specific timeline so far for fulfilling the agreement signed in April 2022, under which the Saudi government committed to purchase up to 100,000 vehicles over a ten-year period. The initial commitment covers 50,000 vehicles, with an option allowing the purchase of an additional 50,000 units.
Lucid Saudi Government Vehicle Order Scope and Production Plan
The agreement specifies that vehicles will be produced across Lucid’s manufacturing footprint in the United States and Saudi Arabia. Production responsibilities are shared between:
Vehicle deliveries under the agreement began in the second quarter of 2023. However, Lucid has not disclosed how many units from the initial 50,000-vehicle commitment have been delivered to date.
Assembly Timeline and Manufacturing Transition
To support early deliveries, Lucid has been shipping semi-knocked-down vehicles to Saudi Arabia for final assembly. This approach allows gradual localization of production while scaling operational readiness at the KAEC plant.
Full vehicle assembly at the Saudi facility is scheduled to begin by December 2026. This timing aligns with the planned production start of Lucid’s midsize model, which is expected to support higher delivery volumes under the Saudi government order from 2027 onward.
Strategic Backing and Ownership Structure
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, holds more than 50% of Lucid’s outstanding stock. Since 2018, the fund has invested over USD 9 billion in the company, reinforcing its role as Lucid’s largest shareholder and a central partner in its long-term manufacturing and delivery strategy.
As Lucid prepares its next product cycle and expands localized production, the Saudi government vehicle order remains a cornerstone of the company’s global growth and volume roadmap.
The statement offers the most specific timeline so far for fulfilling the agreement signed in April 2022, under which the Saudi government committed to purchase up to 100,000 vehicles over a ten-year period. The initial commitment covers 50,000 vehicles, with an option allowing the purchase of an additional 50,000 units.
Lucid Saudi Government Vehicle Order Scope and Production Plan
The agreement specifies that vehicles will be produced across Lucid’s manufacturing footprint in the United States and Saudi Arabia. Production responsibilities are shared between:
- The Casa Grande, Arizona manufacturing plant
- The King Abdullah Economic City manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia
Vehicle deliveries under the agreement began in the second quarter of 2023. However, Lucid has not disclosed how many units from the initial 50,000-vehicle commitment have been delivered to date.
Assembly Timeline and Manufacturing Transition
To support early deliveries, Lucid has been shipping semi-knocked-down vehicles to Saudi Arabia for final assembly. This approach allows gradual localization of production while scaling operational readiness at the KAEC plant.
Full vehicle assembly at the Saudi facility is scheduled to begin by December 2026. This timing aligns with the planned production start of Lucid’s midsize model, which is expected to support higher delivery volumes under the Saudi government order from 2027 onward.
Strategic Backing and Ownership Structure
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, holds more than 50% of Lucid’s outstanding stock. Since 2018, the fund has invested over USD 9 billion in the company, reinforcing its role as Lucid’s largest shareholder and a central partner in its long-term manufacturing and delivery strategy.
As Lucid prepares its next product cycle and expands localized production, the Saudi government vehicle order remains a cornerstone of the company’s global growth and volume roadmap.
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