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Uber Invests $300 Million in Lucid to Launch Premium Robotaxi Fleet

The deal secures Nuro’s Level 4 autonomy for 20,000 Lucid Gravity SUVs set to begin service in a major U.S. city by late 2026

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Overview

  • Uber has committed $300 million to Lucid Motors through a private placement filed with the SEC.
  • The investment forms a three-way partnership with Nuro to integrate its Level 4 autonomous driving system into Lucid Gravity SUVs.
  • At least 20,000 robotaxis will be delivered over six years and owned by Uber or its fleet operators.
  • A Lucid–Nuro prototype is already undergoing driverless tests on a closed track in Las Vegas.
  • Commercial operations are scheduled to launch in a major U.S. city by the end of 2026 exclusively on the Uber platform.