Atieva

Atieva was an American electric vehicle technology company established in 2007 in the San Francisco Bay Area. It specialized in research and development of battery packs, electric propulsion, and related software for electric vehicles, offering engineering services to automakers and other clients. The firm developed its own scalable EV platform and battery management technologies and built a team with experience in automotive engineering.

Renaming and pivot: In 2016, Atieva rebranded as Lucid Motors as it shifted from an engineering services provider to an automaker focused on producing a luxury electric vehicle for consumers. The move reflected a transition from components and software to a full vehicle program.

Operations and site: Lucid Motors is headquartered in Newark, California, with a development and design presence in the San Francisco Bay Area and a manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. The company has received significant investment from the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund to support development and production.

Products and market: Lucid Motors unveiled the Lucid Air, a luxury electric sedan that has been produced for customers since 2021, and it aims to compete with established premium EV brands by offering long range, high efficiency, and advanced technology.

Legacy: The transition from Atieva to Lucid Motors marks a notable shift in the electric vehicle industry, illustrating how engineering-focused startups can evolve into vehicle manufacturers with global ambitions.