Overview
- Lucid will implement Rockwell’s FactoryTalk MES across general assembly, paint, stamping, body and powertrain shops to provide real-time visibility, traceability and control for future midsize vehicles.
- Rockwell’s local team will deliver instructor-led and virtual training in Saudi Arabia to develop EV manufacturing capabilities in line with national industrial goals.
- The King Abdullah Economic City facility is described by the companies as the country’s first vehicle manufacturing site as it moves from SKD assembly to full production.
- Lucid reaffirms a late-2026 production start in Saudi Arabia, a ramp through 2027–2028, and a target of up to 150,000 vehicles annually by 2029, with most output intended for export.
- Lucid shares rose roughly 14% to 18% on the news, reflecting optimism about the scale-up even as investors remain focused on execution and profitability risks.