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Lucid's already thinking beyond Gravity. On Tuesday during the automaker's technology and manufacturing day, a teaser image of Lucid's midsize crossover SUV was posted on Twitter (now called X). Lucid said the midsize electric SUV will arrive in late 2026 and cost less than $50,000. The midsize EV will have "leading technology and efficiency,".
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