Lucid Group faces mounting pressure as weak quarterly results and a Trump-era policy reversal on fuel efficiency penalties cripple its lucrative emissions credit sales—previously a key revenue stream. The stock initially dipped over 7% post-market but later rebounded 2.5% to $2.47, reflecting mixed investor sentiment. Q2 2025 losses widened to $0.24 per share, missing forecasts, while revenue hit $259.4 million, below expectations. Gross margins plummeted to -105%, partly due to $54 million in tariff costs. Despite these challenges, production surged 83% to 3,863 vehicles, with deliveries reaching 3,309 units—marking six consecutive quarters of record output.
Robotaxi Partnership Offers Lifeline
Investor optimism hinges on a $300 million deal with Uber, which plans to purchase 20,000 autonomous Gravity SUVs equipped with Neuro’s self-driving tech by late 2026. Interim leadership emphasized strategic growth beyond direct sales, though supply chain issues forced a reduced annual production target of 18,000–20,000 vehicles. With $4.86 billion in liquidity, Lucid aims to navigate looming 2026 debt repayments while contending with broader sector woes—evidenced by rival Rivian’s similar struggles. Political and trade headwinds now test the EV pioneer’s resilience.
