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In a sector dominated by manufacturers with decades of history, Lucid decided to play in the big leagues from day one. Not as an experimental startup, but as a luxury electric vehicle manufacturer with a very clear ambition: to create exceptional cars without compromising on design, efficiency, or user experience.
That ambition can be summed up in a simple but demanding idea: an obsession with every detail. At Lucid, reducing a few grams of weight or minimizing aerodynamic drag is not a minor optimization, but a strategic decision. Less weight means smaller batteries, greater efficiency, lower costs, and ultimately better performance. Everything is connected.
Start small, think big
Unlike traditional large manufacturers, Lucid does not carry legacy processes or rigid structures. But growing quickly without losing control is a major challenge. To address this, the company committed from the start to a single digital environment based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, enabling it to work with a common language across all disciplines.
Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service share a single source of truth, eliminating translations, exports, and friction between teams. In a context of rapid growth and diverse teams — from newly hired engineers to highly experienced automotive professionals — this consistency is key to maintaining quality and execution speed.
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The 3DEXPERIENCE platform acts as a single source of information for the tens of thousands of data points that make up Lucid’s vehicles.
Scaling without losing control
Thanks to this digital continuity, Lucid can seamlessly connect product design with its industrialization. Engineering definition flows into manufacturing, enabling the planning of how each vehicle will be assembled, reducing errors, and shortening timelines. The result is a more robust process that supports both innovation and large-scale production.
This approach has allowed Lucid to bring vehicles such as the Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity to market, combining record efficiency, high performance, and a premium experience, without growth translating into unnecessary complexity.
Lucid’s case shows that you don’t need to be a giant to operate like one. With a solid digital foundation and a clear vision, a young company can compete with major industry players and redefine the standards of electric mobility.
Article based on the customer story published by Dassault Systèmes on its official website.
Access the full case here: https://www.3ds.com/insights/customer-stories/lucid
About Lucid
Lucid is a technology company based in Silicon Valley focused on creating the world’s most advanced electric vehicles. The award-winning Lucid Air and the new Lucid Gravity deliver benchmark performance, sophisticated design, spacious interiors, and unmatched energy efficiency.
Lucid assembles both vehicles at its state-of-the-art, vertically integrated factory in Arizona, and also operates a new manufacturing facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for international markets. Through its leading technology and continuous commitment to innovation, Lucid is driving the advancement of electric vehicle technology for the benefit of all.
More information: www.lucidmotors.com
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