Lucid Motors Unveils Robotaxi, Expands Uber Partnership

EV maker lays out roadmap for autonomous driving tech and subscription services

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:06am by Ben Kaplan

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Lucid Motors unveiled a concept for a two-seater robotaxi called "Lunar" that will compete directly with Tesla's Cybercab. The company also announced plans to expand its partnership with Uber, including discussions to provide midsize SUVs for the ride-hailing company's robotaxi fleet. Lucid laid out a timeline to deploy hands-free highway and city driving by 2027 and full Level 4 autonomy by 2029, with a subscription service ranging from $69 to $199 per month.

Why it matters

Lucid's moves in autonomous driving and robotaxis represent a major strategic shift as the company looks to diversify beyond its luxury EV sedans and become a key player in the rapidly growing autonomous mobility market, which is expected to reach over $700 billion by 2035. The partnership with Uber also deepens Lucid's ties to the ride-hailing industry as it seeks to commercialize its self-driving technology.

The details

Lucid unveiled a concept for its two-seater robotaxi called "Lunar" that will compete directly with Tesla's Cybercab. The Lunar will be purpose-built without pedals or a steering wheel, featuring a large dashboard screen. Lucid expects the Lunar's operating costs to be 40% lower than current robotaxis on the market. The company is also pursuing a "business-to-business" strategy for autonomous ride-hailing, including advanced discussions with Uber to provide midsize SUVs for the ride-hailing company's robotaxi fleet.

  • Lucid expects to deploy hands-free highway driving in Q2 2026.
  • Lucid expects to deploy hands-free highway and city driving by 2027.
  • Lucid expects to deploy Level 3 autonomy, allowing for eyes-off driving, in 2028.
  • Lucid expects to deploy Level 4 autonomy, comparable to Waymo's robotaxis, in 2029.

The players

Lucid Motors

An American electric vehicle company that unveiled a concept for a two-seater robotaxi called "Lunar" and is expanding its partnership with Uber.

Uber

A ride-hailing company that has invested $300 million in Lucid and is in advanced discussions to use Lucid's midsize SUVs for its robotaxi fleet.

Tesla

An American electric vehicle company that has unveiled its own robotaxi called the Cybercab, which will compete directly with Lucid's Lunar.

Waymo

An autonomous driving company that operates robotaxi services, which Lucid aims to match with its Level 4 autonomy target by 2029.

Marc Winterhoff

The interim CEO of Lucid Motors who outlined the company's roadmap for autonomous driving and robotaxi deployment.

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What they’re saying

“First of all, I feel like I'm sitting in a personal theater with a comfy chair and lots of leg room and the media center in front of me. Second of all, I think our customers are going to love it.”

— Andrew Macdonald, Chief Operating Officer, Uber (businessinsider.com)

“L4 is our north star — to get there as fast as possible, and in the end, be a profitable company and cash-flow positive.”

— Marc Winterhoff, Interim CEO, Lucid Motors (businessinsider.com)

What’s next

Lucid is in advanced discussions with Uber to provide midsize SUVs for the ride-hailing company's robotaxi fleet, with plans to deploy the first robotaxis in late 2026.

The takeaway

Lucid's moves in autonomous driving and robotaxis represent a strategic shift as the company looks to diversify beyond luxury EVs and become a key player in the rapidly growing autonomous mobility market, which is expected to reach over $700 billion by 2035.