How to Invest in Lucid Group (LCID)

By Scott Levine – Updated Oct 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM | Fact-checked by Parker Hicks

Key Points

Lucid's luxury EV model aims to build brand loyalty before introducing affordable options.
Lucid's Saudi manufacturing plant will boost production to more than 150,000 vehicles annually.
Despite acclaim, Lucid posted significant losses in 2023 and 2024 with no dividends paid.

Since its debut on the public markets in 2021, Lucid (LCID +5.38%) has emerged as one of the most popular electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. That popularity has earned its stock a prominent place on the radars of EV and growth investors alike.

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NASDAQ: LCID

Lucid Group

Today's Change

(5.38%) $0.88

Current Price

$17.24

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$5B

Day's Range

$16.43 - $17.57

52wk Range

$15.25 - $36.40

Volume

11M

Avg Vol

10M

Gross Margin

-9926.30%

Dividend Yield

N/A

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The primary reason Lucid stock has drawn such considerable attention is because of the similarity investors recognize between it and another well-known EV company, Tesla (TSLA +3.98%). Like Tesla, after Lucid's stock became available to the public, the company revealed its plan to hit the road with a luxury model and then expand its product line to include more affordable models.

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Stock

A stock represents an ownership interest in a business. When a business wants to raise money, its board of directors determines the number of shares to issue.

In a 2021 investor presentation, for example, the company articulated its vision: "Lucid plans to start with high-end cars, build the brand synonymous with luxury, and then manufacture progressively more affordable vehicles in higher volumes."

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Lucid opened the first auto manufacturing plant in 2023 in Saudi Arabia, where the company plans to expand the facility to achieve an annual production capacity of more than 150,000 vehicles. Lucid reported on its fourth quarter 2024 conference call that it remains on track to commence production of its high-volume mid-size platform in late 2026.

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Open your brokerage app: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments.
Search for the stock: Enter the ticker or company name into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN +6.13%) is an EV ETF that will pique the interest of investors looking for Lucid exposure. In addition to EV makers, this fund includes a variety of clean energy tickers, such as lithium, battery, and solar stocks. Of the fund's 50 holdings, Lucid represents a 2.34% weighting. Still giving access to investors interested in holding this stock.

The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES +4.89%), for example, is another ETF that focuses on companies that stand to prosper from growth in the renewable energy industry. Lucid represents about 2.99% of the fund's holdings. The ETF has 36 holdings and a moderate 0.55% expense ratio.

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The bottom line on Lucid

While the exuberance surrounding EV stocks has ebbed over the past few years, Lucid has become an industry leader, continuously earning rave reviews from critics. Like any upstart company, though, Lucid has faced challenges.

But the potholes Lucid has encountered don't mean the road to success is gone for good. Potential investors must weigh the pros and cons carefully before deciding whether buying Lucid shares is right for them.

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About the Author

Scott Levine is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, industrials, technology, and materials. He is also a high school English teacher and a small business owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Binghamton University, a master’s degree in secondary education from Adelphi University, and an advanced certificate in school building leadership from CUNY Queens College. A crossword puzzle enthusiast, he has solved more than 3,100 New York Times puzzles with a 97% solve rate.

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