Lucid Motors and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology have opened the Middle East's first Electric Vehicle Innovation Center in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on December 17.
The facility will focus on advanced research across electric vehicle development, supporting Saudi Arabia's future mobility ambitions.
Research at the centre will concentrate on improving the efficiency, functionality and performance of Lucid's electric vehicles.
The facility aims to bring together local, regional and international research expertise, strengthening Lucid's research and development capabilities whilst supporting the kingdom's growing electric mobility sector.
The innovation centre represents the second phase of partnership between Lucid and KACST.
Initially launched as a specialised testing and validation facility, it has expanded to cover all stages of electric vehicle development.
The Riyadh facility joins Lucid's growing network of sites in the United States and Saudi Arabia, including manufacturing operations and a recently opened showroom in Al Khobar.
Lucid interim Chief Executive Marc Winterhoff said the centre embodies the company's commitment to leading electric vehicle technology advancement and supporting Saudi Arabia as a hub for technological innovation.
Dr Talal bin Ahmed Al Sedairy, senior vice president for research and development at KACST, said the collaboration supports transforming research outcomes into commercially viable technologies.
Faisal Sultan, president of Lucid Middle East, described the opening as a major step forward in Lucid's commitment to Saudi Arabia.
"This collaboration strengthens our regional presence, nurtures local talent and contributes to building a vibrant technology ecosystem aligned with Vision 2030," Sultan said.
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