- A New Era of Full Scale Production in Saudi Arabia
- Official Certification and Local Manufacturing Role
- Gravity SUV: Lucid Sets Its Sights on the Future
Saudi Arabia continues to cement its position as a leading industrial hub for electric vehicles, as American automaker Lucid announced the transition of its factory in King Abdullah Economic City from partial assembly to full scale manufacturing. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the Kingdom’s broader strategy to localize future forward industries, bolstered by the strategic support of the Public Investment Fund.
This advancement comes at a time when Lucid is experiencing strong global sales growth, further boosting its prospects for regional success. The company is now preparing to launch its second vehicle, the Gravity, a premium SUV that signals Lucid’s ambitious global expansion plans rooted in its Saudi operations.
A New Era of Full Scale Production in Saudi Arabia
Lucid’s announcement of launching full scale manufacturing operations at its Saudi factory marks a major turning point in the company’s expansion strategy. The announcement was accompanied by official images showcasing the modern production lines inside the King Salman Auto City complex in King Abdullah Economic City, revealing that the assembly of the luxury electric Lucid Air has now become fully localized.
Spanning an impressive 1.3 million square meters, the facility ranks among the largest electric vehicle production sites in the region. It has been engineered to support an annual output of up to 155,000 vehicles, reflecting an ambitious vision to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for manufacturing and export in the fast growing EV sector. Initially, the factory operated on a semi knockdown basis, assembling vehicles shipped from Lucid’s U.S. facilities. However, the transition to full production now means that every step, from body construction and installation of electric systems to final finishing, is conducted locally, meeting the highest global quality standards.
Official Certification and Local Manufacturing Role
In early 2025, Lucid Motors received the official Made in Saudi certification from the National Industrial Development Program. This milestone reflects the Saudi government's direct support for localizing advanced industries and encouraging global companies to expand their production capabilities within the Kingdom. Beyond its symbolic value, the certification represents Lucid’s practical commitment to training and empowering national talent in cutting edge manufacturing technologies. This initiative is expected to boost local employment and enhance the overall skill level in the fields of technology and modern industry.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) plays a central role in propelling this project forward, as it holds nearly 60 percent of Lucid’s shares. This underscores Saudi Arabia’s long term investment strategy in future oriented sectors such as clean energy and sustainable technologies. With this strong strategic backing, Lucid’s Saudi factory is set to become a key player in regional and global industrial integration, supporting robust supply chains and serving as a gateway for exports from the Kingdom to international markets.
Gravity SUV: Lucid Sets Its Sights on the Future
After establishing a strong global presence with its luxury Air sedan, praised for its cutting edge technology and exceptional refinement, Lucid is now turning heads toward its highly anticipated second model, the Gravity SUV. This new electric SUV is built on the same advanced platform and follows the sleek design language of the Air, offering a blend of powerful electric performance and a spacious, elegant interior.
Lucid has high hopes for the Gravity as a key to expanding its market footprint, especially with the rising demand for premium SUVs across the GCC region and worldwide. There is growing speculation that Gravity could be produced locally in Saudi Arabia in the near future, thanks to the newly equipped advanced production lines. This would allow Lucid to enhance its competitive edge by accelerating delivery times and reducing both operational and logistics costs.
