Lucid Motors Unveils 'Lunar' Robotaxi Concept

The autonomous two-seater is designed to complement Lucid's upcoming mid-size EV lineup.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:19pm by Ben Kaplan

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Lucid Motors has debuted a new robotaxi concept vehicle called the 'Lucid Lunar' at an investor event in New York City. The Lunar is a two-seat autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, built on the same platform as Lucid's upcoming mid-size electric cars. The company also announced plans to collaborate with Uber on an autonomous version of its Gravity SUV, as well as introduce subscription-based autonomous driving features for its DreamDrive Pro system.

Why it matters

Lucid's focus on autonomous driving technology and robotaxi services signals the company's ambitions to expand beyond just manufacturing electric vehicles. By developing dedicated self-driving platforms and exploring partnerships with ride-hailing companies, Lucid is positioning itself to potentially generate significant revenue from autonomous mobility services to complement its core EV business.

The details

The Lucid Lunar concept was unveiled at the company's investor day, where executives detailed Lucid's plans to push deeper into autonomy. While the Lunar is not currently in active development, Lucid said it would debut the vehicle after launching its upcoming mid-size EV models. Lucid also announced an agreement with Uber to collaborate on an autonomous version of the Gravity SUV, which will launch on Uber's network in the San Francisco area by the end of 2026. Additionally, Lucid revealed plans to offer monthly subscriptions for its DreamDrive Pro autonomous driving system, with pricing ranging from $69 to $199 per month depending on the level of capability.

  • Lucid plans to launch its mid-size EV models before debuting the Lunar robotaxi concept.
  • The autonomous Gravity SUV for Uber is expected to launch in the San Francisco area by the end of 2026.
  • Lucid will begin offering DreamDrive Pro autonomous driving subscriptions in the first half of 2027.

The players

Lucid Motors

An American electric vehicle manufacturer that is developing a range of luxury EVs as well as autonomous driving technologies.

Uber

A multinational ride-hailing company that Lucid is partnering with to deploy an autonomous version of the Gravity SUV.

Nuro

An autonomous vehicle company that Lucid is collaborating with to develop the autonomous Gravity SUV for Uber.

Marc Winterhoff

The interim CEO of Lucid Motors.

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