Lucid Gravity orders set to begin next week with two trims, one priced below $80,000
Lucid Motors has finally set a date to begin taking orders for its flagship SUV, Gravity. We’ve learned that Lucid has maintained the initial pricing of Gravity below $80,000, which was announced when it launched. That said, another trim that’s a bit more expensive is going on the market.
Today’s long-awaited market milestone dates back to 2021 when the Lucid ($LCID) team first teased a silhouette of the Gravity SUV at the end of the launch video of its flagship Air sedan. Since then, we have seen sneak peeks at the Gravity before it was officially unveiled in November 2023, ahead of orders in 2024.
We got a close look at the new three-row SUV during a tour of AMP-1 in Arizona last January and even sat in the frunk. While we’ve awaited the start of official Gravity orders, Lucid has secured a fresh billion dollars in funding, confirmed the SUV will have a NACS port, and rolled its first pre-production models off its assembly lines this past summer.
Now, as promised, the Lucid Gravity is set to make its way to customers soon, and orders will officially begin next week.
Lucid Gravity orders to begin November 7, 2024
Lucid Motors shared a Gravity progress update today, which detailed a start of SUV orders for at least two trims, beginning November 7, 2024, at 9 AM PT. Lucid CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson about the milestone:
There is a growing anticipation for Lucid Gravity’s unprecedented combination of versatility, performance, design, and all-around capability. This is uniquely enabled through our revolutionary technology. We look forward to bringing the world’s most advanced SUV to the world soon.
Lucid has a lot riding on Gravity’s success, as much of its expected sales will help fund its third phase of models, codenamed “mid-size,” which have promised to be the brand’s most affordable to date.
Speaking of pricing, Lucid shared that the initial opening of Gravity orders will include Touring and Grand Touring trims, priced at $79,900 and $94,900, respectively. The Grand Touring will begin production later this year, followed by the Touring in late 2025. In this newest release, there was no mention of a Dream Edition, Pure, or Sapphire trim similar to the Lucid Air, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see at least some of them at some point.
Rawlinson has previously teased that there will be a high-performance Sapphire version of the Gravity SUV. Still, the American automaker will likely hold off on that one while it gets the more affordable trims out to customers, much like it did with its Air sedan.
As the first to hit roads after orders begin, the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring promises over 800 horsepower and an estimated range of over 440 miles. Lucid shared that the SUV will have a battery similar to the 2025 Air Grand Touring, the brand’s “extended range” option that can handle charging voltage up to 300 kW and recharge up to 200 miles of range in 12 minutes. Lucid has said Gravity will be able to do so in 15 minutes.
Per Lucid Motors, Gravity orders will begin in the US only next week, and current Air owners will receive priority in taking delivery of their new SUV. Starting at 9 AM PT on November 7, customers can design, configure, and order their new Gravity directly from Lucid’s website.
Information about Lucid Gravity pricing, ordering, and deliveries for markets outside the US will be released later. In the meantime, here’s some fresh video footage on the Lucid Gravity before US orders commence.
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T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), formerly FREYR Battery, kicks off preparations for its new solar cell factory, set to be one of the largest in the US.
T1 Energy has chosen Yates Construction as the contractor for preconstruction services and site preparations for its planned $850 million, G2_Austin 5 GW Solar Cell Facility.
The G2_Austin site is in Milam County, Texas, in the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistix Campus at Sandow Lakes.
It’s expected to create up to 1,800 new direct US advanced manufacturing jobs. Construction is on track to kick off in mid-2025, and the facility is expected to begin producing cells by the end of 2026. There are currently far fewer solar cell manufacturing sites in the US than solar module factories, according to the SEIA.
On December 24, FREYR announced that it had closed its acquisition of China-headquartered Trina Solar’s 5-gigawatt (GW), 1.35 million-square-foot solar panel factory in Wilmer, Texas. The company renamed the factory G1_Dallas, which employs more than 1,000 people and is now fully online.
Daniel Barcelo, T1’s chairman of the board and CEO, said, “Our facilities will manufacture solar cells and modules to invigorate our economy with abundant energy. We’re excited to work with Yates and Milam County to bring American advanced manufacturing to the heart of Texas and to unlock our most scalable energy resources.”
T1 Energy says it anticipates finalizing commercial terms with Yates Construction as General Contractor.
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The EV2 is set to arrive as Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle next year. With its official debut coming up, the electric SUV was spotted driving on public roads. The electric SUV may be small, but it looks bigger in person.
Kia’s new EV2 is an affordable, small electric SUV
Kia has yet to say precisely how big the EV2 will be, but it’s expected to be around 4,000 mm (157″), or slightly smaller than the EV3 at 4,300 mm (169.3″). That’s even more compact than the outgoing Chevy Bolt EV (163.2″).
During its EV Day event in April, Kia unveiled the Concept EV2, a preview of the entry-level EV that will sit below the EV3.
Although it’s the brand’s smallest EV, Kia promises that it will feel larger when you’re inside. The EV2 sits higher than you’d expect with a wide front end, giving it a bigger presence on the road, similar to the three-row EV9.
We got a sneak peek at Kia’s affordable EV last month after it was spotted testing on public roads in Korea, but the latest sighting gives us a closer look at the EV2 in its production form. The new video from HealerTV reveals a few details that could look a little different from the concept.
The footage shows what appears to be different daytime running lights (DRLs). When Kia unveiled the Concept EV2 in April, it featured a unique split vertical headlight design.
The EV2 spotted driving still has the split design, but both the inner and outer lights appear to be angled more inwards. It’s not a huge difference, but given most of Kia’s new EVs look almost identical to the concepts, this could be something to keep an eye on.
Prices, specs, and more
Despite being an entry-level model, the EV2 is still equipped with advanced technology and features, including vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, which allows it to power a campsite, home appliances, and other electronics. With OTA updates, it will only get smarter and more advanced over time.
The interior will feature Kia’s new ccNC (connected car Navigation Cockpit), which features dual 12.3″ driver cluster and touchscreen navigation screens in a panoramic display.
Like its other new EV models, it’s also expected to include a 5″ climate control display for nearly 30″ of screen space.
Kia plans to launch the EV2 next year in Europe and “other global regions.” For those in the US, sorry to disappoint, but it’s not expected to make the trip overseas. We do have the EV4, Kia’s first electric sedan, to look forward to.
We will learn prices and final specs closer to launch, but given it will sit below the EV3, it will likely be cheaper than that.
The EV3 starts at £32,995 ($44,800) in the UK and €35,990 ($41,600) in Europe. Kia’s CEO, Ho-Sung Song, told Autocar in 2023 that the company aims to launch the EV2 at around £25,000 ($32,000) in the UK. With new battery technology and other advancements, it could be even more affordable when it arrives next year.
Kia isn’t the only automaker gearing up to launch a new entry-level EV. Last week, we got a glimpse of the upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 after it was spotted in public testing.
Should Kia bring the EV2 to the US? Would you buy one for around $30,000 or even slightly less? Drop us a comment below and let us know.
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