Lucid Group officially opened the first-ever car manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. As Lucid’s second Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-2) and first international plant, the facility will produce Lucid’s groundbreaking electric vehicles for Saudi Arabia and export to other markets. Lucid Motors entered 2026 with award‑winning technology, a world‑class luxury SUV, and one of the most ambitious global manufacturing strategies in the EV sector. By midyear, the company is fighting for operational stability, financial runway, and the time it needs to launch the vehicle that may finally bring scale. What happens next will determine whether Lucid becomes a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation — or remains one of the EV industry’s most brilliant unfinished stories. CleanTechnica’s source inside Lucid, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss internal matters, described the restructuring as “the most serious reset since the company was founded.” According to the source, Napoli made clear that “the era of building capacity ahead of demand is over.