Investment Ministry says Lucid to produce 4 models of electric cars in Saudi Arabia from 2023

Logo of Ministry of Investment 

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment said that the Lucid Group’s electric vehicles (EV) factory in the Kingdom will produce four models of electric cars from 2023, reaching full capacity in 2028.

Two exclusive models will be produced by the planned factory in the Kingdom. The facility will export nearly 95% of its production, which will support the Kingdom’s balance of payments. It will also back supply chains and open new investment opportunities.

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said: “The development of the electric automotive manufacturing sector forms part of our wider efforts to develop our manufacturing sector. The sector will also play an important role in our transition to a greener economy and in the Kingdom’s efforts to realize its commitment to reach net-zero by 2060.”

He added that this project demonstrates that Saudi Arabia’s competitiveness, its ability to provide access to key growth markets and its ability to create opportunities through cross-government co-ordination means that the Kingdom can offer a compelling investment offer for those, like Lucid, looking to shape the future of the global economy.”

US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lucid Group Inc., which is partially owned by Public Investment Fund (PIF), signed a contract, on May 18, to construct a new manufacturing plant in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).

In February, Emaar The Economic City (Emaar EC) inked a development and lease agreement with Lucid LLC at a total value of SAR 113.5 million, according to data available with Argaam.

The agreement is estimated to provide financing and incentives to Lucid up to $3.4 billion in aggregate over the next 15 years to build and operate a manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.