Hunting wild Lucid Airs

[Rogue]

Doesn’t this give people pause?
They’ve delivered 2800-ish cars through the first two quarters and are showing declining quarter over quarter deliveries for the past two.

You haven’t seen many because there aren’t many being delivered. Is there really no one worried about the future of this firm? Or did everyone lease their cars?

Here’s hoping we’re not driving modern day Deloreans in a few years.

Come on man. We have threads for the "The future is DOOOOOM!" talk. See the fairly successful promotion period thread as the small spark of light in the eternal darkness of your outlook and concern for the company: https://lucidowners.com/threads/significant-price-drop.6367/

I have only spotted two Lucids in the wild. One in Sacramento, CA. One at a charging station in TN. Hope to spot the owner of a white one in Augusta, GA.

Still hunting for the custom stealth black Lucid here in Huntsville, AL.

 

[Yoruba Hacker]

Come on man. We have threads for the "The future is DOOOOOM!" talk. See the fairly successful promotion period thread as the small spark of light in the eternal darkness of your outlook and concern for the company: https://lucidowners.com/threads/significant-price-drop.6367/

I have only spotted two Lucids in the wild. One in Sacramento, CA. One at a charging station in TN. Hope to spot the owner of a white one in Augusta, GA.

Still hunting for the custom stealth black Lucid here in Huntsville, AL.

Not tracking. How does that thread address the original question?

You’re saying it’s crazy to be concerned about the future of the firm given the numbers and bad experiences some have had getting their cars delivered? I respectfully disagree but would be comforted to hear how you and others have come to closure on this. I’m buying mine, whenever they get around to getting it to me, and would sleep better knowing I won’t be stuck with an unsupported car in the future.

Haven’t been here long enough to find the threads you referenced, but have read that one. Others?

 

[hydbob]

Not tracking. How does that thread address the original question?

You’re saying it’s crazy to be concerned about the future of the firm given the numbers and bad experiences some have had getting their cars delivered? I respectfully disagree but would be comforted to hear how you and others have come to closure on this. I’m buying mine, whenever they get around to getting it to me, and would sleep better knowing I won’t be stuck with an unsupported car in the future.

Haven’t been here long enough to find the threads you referenced, but have read that one. Others?

Well, I've had my car almost 2 years and 3 years ago the company was supposed to be bankrupt before delivering any cars. All I see is more Lucid's everyday, so...if we could predict the future, we'd all be rich. In the meantime, if you can afford it, enjoy the ride while it lasts =)

 

[OldAg]

Not tracking. How does that thread address the original question?

You’re saying it’s crazy to be concerned about the future of the firm given the numbers and bad experiences some have had getting their cars delivered? I respectfully disagree but would be comforted to hear how you and others have come to closure on this. I’m buying mine, whenever they get around to getting it to me, and would sleep better knowing I won’t be stuck with an unsupported car in the future.

Haven’t been here long enough to find the threads you referenced, but have read that one. Others?

Here is how I came to closure and can sleep at night. I could afford it. If they go bankrupt I believe there will be a buyer wanting the technology, patents and factory. If not, I will chalk it up as a bad decision and move on. But, I will enjoy every minute of driving it as long as it lasts.

 

[noobzilla]

I have only spotted two Lucids in the wild. One in Sacramento,

Was it a blue Pure?

 

[Lucken]

Not tracking. How does that thread address the original question?

You’re saying it’s crazy to be concerned about the future of the firm given the numbers and bad experiences some have had getting their cars delivered? I respectfully disagree but would be comforted to hear how you and others have come to closure on this. I’m buying mine, whenever they get around to getting it to me, and would sleep better knowing I won’t be stuck with an unsupported car in the future.

Haven’t been here long enough to find the threads you referenced, but have read that one. Others?

I think the type of deal recently made with Aston Martin is another potential revenue path for Lucid beyond the sale of their cars. I may be an optimist, but I do think sales will pick up, especially if Lucid responds as they just did with sales incentives. More cars on the road, more advertising. I can’t recall ever getting so much positive feedback on a car along with numerous questions about the car itself. That’s a good thing.

I also don’t think the Saudis will give up on Lucid anytime soon, especially with the construction of a new plant in their own backyard. The upcoming SUV will not hurt either.

Worst case scenario, isn’t there some law mandating parts availability for a period of time? I’m not sure how or if this would apply to an auto company going chapter 11. I don’t think it will come to this, but nothing in life is 100% except…

 

[AirDoll]

One of five spotted in a long line of other luxury cars traveling up the coast from Malibu to Monterey early in the week. It’s mine and was sent to me by someone who knew me

 

[Tesla2.0]

I think the type of deal recently made with Aston Martin is another potential revenue path for Lucid beyond the sale of their cars. I may be an optimist, but I do think sales will pick up, especially if Lucid responds as they just did with sales incentives. More cars on the road, more advertising. I can’t recall ever getting so much positive feedback on a car along with numerous questions about the car itself. That’s a good thing.

I also don’t think the Saudis will give up on Lucid anytime soon, especially with the construction of a new plant in their own backyard. The upcoming SUV will not hurt either.

Worst case scenario, isn’t there some law mandating parts availability for a period of time? I’m not sure how or if this would apply to an auto company going chapter 11. I don’t think it will come to this, but nothing in life is 100% except…

- Many company would dream to acquire this company pennies on a dollar.

- Saudi is on infrastructure reform 15 years plan. They don’t expect oil export to continue to rise when global government is on climate change green energy initiative.

- Saudi is not just banking on Lucid, they have courted others such as BMW and Foxconn to come to Electrify their country.

- Even when Saab went bankrupt, GM acquired them and still service their cars a decade after chapter 11.

I wouldn’t worry about long term ownership. But I am concern of short term sales and execution. I love this car and like to see them succeed!

 

[Halodde]

Anyone here have a zenith red GT at Whole Foods near Beachwood, OH Saturday night?

 

[sk8ndad]

The last 5 days, I have seen a Lucid each day. First for me. And they were different cars.

 

[Halodde]

The last 5 days, I have seen a Lucid each day. First for me. And they were different cars.

Wow Where are you located?

 

[OCDC]

One of five spotted in a long line of other luxury cars traveling up the coast from Malibu to Monterey early in the week. It’s mine and was sent to me by someone who knew me View attachment 14409

That would be a really nice garage right there!

 

[sk8ndad]

Wow Where are you located?

I'm in Santa Clara, CA (right by San Jose or the southern end of San Francisco Bay (also known as Silicon Valley ))

 

[Tesla2.0]

My son just texted me this. This got me stoked if it is indeed my neighbor.

 

[Sandvinsd]

I have driven my Lucid almost 7000 miles over 28 states during the last month and have seen exactly ONE Lucid at a charging station in NY during that trip. Had a lot of compliments and questions during that time at the charging stations. Many have said that mine was the first Lucid they had seen. Unfortunately, outside of CA, I would have to say they are practically non-existent.

 

[Amster]

I have driven my Lucid almost 7000 miles over 28 states during the last month and have seen exactly ONE Lucid at a charging station in NY during that trip. Had a lot of compliments and questions during that time at the charging stations. Many have said that mine was the first Lucid they had seen. Unfortunately, outside of CA, I would have to say they are practically non-existent.

Are EVs in general a lot rarer in states other than CA? My last car was a Honda Clarity, a PHEV. I was on a message board for that car and one of the frequent comments from people not in CA was how rare they were and how Honda dealers never had any.

 

[Babyrocko1908]

Doesn’t this give people pause?
They’ve delivered 2800-ish cars through the first two quarters and are showing declining quarter over quarter deliveries for the past two.

You haven’t seen many because there aren’t many being delivered. Is there really no one worried about the future of this firm? Or did everyone lease their cars?

Here’s hoping we’re not driving modern day Deloreans in a few years.

Sigh!!

 

[Sandvinsd]

Are EVs in general a lot rarer in states other than CA? My last car was a Honda Clarity, a PHEV. I was on a message board for that car and one of the frequent comments from people not in CA was how rare they were and how Honda dealers never had any.

There are a lot of EVs at the charging stations across the country, so I would say they are not exactly rare. Had to wait at many EA stations as they were completely full (Well, the units that were functional were full).A lot of IONIQs, Mustangs Bolts, BMWs, Polestars, but no Lucids. If a station has another EV present when I charge (usually the case), it is likely an IONIQ. No Lucids anywhere on the drive and only one at a charging station. They are a rare breed indeed.

 

[NoseyReporter]

Are EVs in general a lot rarer in states other than CA? My last car was a Honda Clarity, a PHEV. I was on a message board for that car and one of the frequent comments from people not in CA was how rare they were and how Honda dealers never had any.

I assume in other states most people roll coal.

But I think Cali has always been forward thinking, for better or for worse. Or at least the major metropolitan areas seem to be. Several cities have natural gas bans on new construction, ie: no stove, water heaters, dryers, etc. That means more dependence on electricity when we don't have a grid that is capable of storing/deploying extra energy being generated by all the states solar roofs. And then we are also shutting down nuclear power plants....

Probably should work on a smart grid first but what do I know....

I'm circling the rabbit hole, ejecting now before I fall in.

 

[Sandvinsd]

I assume in other states most people roll coal.

But I think Cali has always been forward thinking, for better or for worse. Or at least the major metropolitan areas seem to be. Several cities have natural gas bans on new construction, ie: no stove, water heaters, dryers, etc. That means more dependence on electricity when we don't have a grid that is capable of storing/deploying extra energy being generated by all the states solar roofs. And then we are also shutting down nuclear power plants....

Probably should work on a smart grid first but what do I know....

I'm circling the rabbit hole, ejecting now before I fall in.

With the power failures in SD during the recent little tropical storm, many are rethinking the reliance on electricity.