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Lucid Unveils Phoenix Innovation Hub to Support Midsize SUV Development

Lucid Group opened its Phoenix Innovation Hub covering engineering through pilot assembly for its midsize SUV platform ahead of its planned late-2026 production start.

Interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff speaks at the ribbon cutting celebration at Lucid's Phoenix location on June 11, 2025..
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Overview

  • Lucid acquired Nikola Corp.'s former Phoenix headquarters and Coolidge plant, expanding its Arizona footprint by over 884,000 square feet for research, warehousing and testing.
  • The Coolidge plant will produce pre-production prototypes of Lucid’s anticipated $50,000 midsize SUV ahead of its scheduled late-2026 production start.
  • Production at Lucid’s Casa Grande facility is accelerating to meet demand, with the company planning to build about 20,000 vehicles and deliver 40,000 to 46,000 in 2025.
  • More than 300 former Nikola employees have been offered roles at Lucid and the company aims to add 500 jobs in Phoenix, with potential engineering shifts from California.
  • Lucid enhanced its Air sedan with Android Auto integration and announced plans to expand sales into new European markets, including the UK and France, within 18 months.