Lucid Group’s Gravity SUV has been honored with MotorTrend’s 2026 Best Tech Award for Best Public Charging Experience, a recognition based on rigorous laboratory and on-road evaluations. The award cites Lucid’s high-efficiency dual-motor powertrain, native NACS port compatibility and ultra-fast charging battery system, which delivers peak charge power exceeding 400 kW. In testing, the Grand Touring trim—equipped with a 123 kWh battery pack—added approximately 200 miles of range in under 11 minutes when connected to a 400 kW DC fast-charger; the Touring trim—with an 89 kWh pack—achieved the same in roughly 15 minutes on a 350 kW station. Lucid’s patented boost-charging technology elevates charging voltage to match station output, enabling 500 V and 1,000 V network compatibility, reducing cable heat and preserving charging speed. The vehicle’s native Plug & Charge functionality grants seamless access to more than 25,000 Tesla Superchargers and thousands of Electrify America connectors, all managed through Lucid’s “Range Spider” route planner that visually maps real-world range and charging points.

At CES 2026, Lucid unveiled its production-intent robotaxi in partnership with Uber Technologies and autonomous-vehicle specialist Nuro. Based on the Lucid Gravity platform, this six-passenger, all-electric autonomous vehicle features an Uber-designed in-cabin interface with interactive touchscreens controlling climate, seating and entertainment, plus direct support and stop-request options. Externally, a low-profile roof-mounted halo integrates solid-state lidar, high-resolution cameras and radar sensors to deliver 360-degree perception, while LED indicators display rider initials and real-time status. Nuro began supervised on-road testing in the San Francisco Bay Area in December, evaluating key autonomy capabilities—such as pedestrian yielding, traffic-light response and lane-change maneuvers—under both closed-course and live traffic conditions. Production of the robotaxi is slated to commence later this year at Lucid’s Arizona factory, marking progress toward a commercial launch of autonomous ride-hailing in 2026.