Lucid Group Inc (LCID)

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I think the range needs to be more than 200 - but I always think in terms of ICE vehicles being the competition and not necessarily Tesla. If they can get the Gravity out with 400+ and then a model 3 / Model Y competitor with 400 I think they will turn the corner. I think Rawleson is following the template of Tesla because that's his experience - watching Model S bring them into the mainstream - but as you say I don't think he really understands the current market where Model 3 and Model Y are the models making actual revenue for Tesla since he left before they were introduced. It is also the brand image maker he wanted it to be - it truly is an amazing car (the Air), it's just not the right product at the right time in my opinion. If they had done the Gravity first, then a van / pickup based off the same skateboard, then the 3rd model - I bet this would be a very different story right now.

I'm sure if he could get a mulligan he'd do things differently - just look at Rivian. That said, they've got the cash, they've got the products, they've got the capacity (and the plan for more), now it's just about execution - which they have truly excelled at so far. I think we just need to be patient and let this grow, but I'm not above admitting there is a good chance I'm totally wrong lol...