Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a global leader in battery technology, and Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), renowned for its cutting-edge electric vehicles, have announced that the highly anticipated Lucid Gravity Grand Touring SUV will feature Panasonic Energy’s advanced lithium-ion EV battery cells. Offering an EPA-estimated range of up to 450 miles¹ with a battery pack up to 40% smaller than competitors, the Lucid Gravity sets new benchmarks for range, performance, and interior space in an SUV. Designed with Lucid’s revolutionary technology, it combines the practicality of a full-size SUV with the compact footprint of a mid-size, accommodating up to seven passengers and providing up to 120 cubic feet of cargo space².
The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring delivers 828 horsepower, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds, and boasts an industry-leading energy density of above 800 Wh/L thanks to Panasonic’s next-generation 2170 cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells. These cells are tailored to Lucid’s demanding standards for safety, fast-charging, longevity, and performance. Panasonic’s batteries have powered over 15 billion EV cells globally without recall-related issues, underscoring their commitment to reliability and quality. The Lucid Gravity models, starting at $94,900, began production in December 2024 at Lucid’s Arizona facility, with the more affordable Gravity Touring set for late 2025. “Lucid Gravity is truly the first SUV that does not force customers to compromise,” said Peter Rawlinson, CEO at Lucid. “It brings together a previously impossible combination of attributes with the interior space of a full-size SUV, the performance of a sports car with supreme comfort, and an EPA rated range of up to 450 miles1. Through our advanced technology and collaboration with Panasonic, we have achieved this with an impressively small battery pack compared to competitors. This is critical to preserving earth’s precious resources and I look forward to our continued work with Panasonic as we further sustainable mobility for the benefit of all.”
“We are extremely proud of our collaboration with Lucid. By combining our high-performance, high-energy density cells with Lucid’s technology, we have been able to utilize the unique characteristics of our cylindrical cells, resulting in a SUV with unparalleled performance and range. This underscores our continued efforts in aiming to set new standards in the EV industry and contributing to a sustainable society,” said Kazuo Tadanobu, CEO of Panasonic Energy.
