Panasonic Energy will supply Lucid Group with batteries for the Lucid Air and Gravity SUV

Lucid Group has introduced the Gravity Touring, a new addition to its lineup of luxury electric vehicles, designed to deliver uncompromising performance, comfort, and innovation. With a starting price of $79,900, the Gravity Touring makes Lucid's advanced technology and design philosophy more accessible while maintaining the brand’s hallmark of premium quality. The Gravity Touring builds on Lucid’s reputation for...

21 November 2025

South Korea's LG Chem has been selected to supply cathode materials for Panasonic's battery production in North America, according to industry sources. This marks LG Chem's first direct deal with Panasonic, whose primary customer in the region is Tesla. Previously, LG Chem supplied cathodes to Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, a joint venture between Toyota and Panasonic. Panasonic operates a Gigafactory in Nevada...

23 October 2025

Lucid Group presented its all-new Lucid Gravity SUV at IAA Mobility in Munich, marking its official debut in Europe and celebrating its German premiere. Available initially in Lucid Gravity Grand Touring trim, this all-electric premium SUV pairs full-size, three-row versatility, and remarkable efficiency with sports car-like performance, delivering everything today's consumers want in a vehicle – without compromise...

8 September 2025

Lucid Gravity Grand Touring will be powered by Panasonic Energy's lithium-ion EV battery cells. With an EPA-estimated range of up to 450 miles from a battery pack that is up to 40% smaller than competitors', the collaborative efforts between Panasonic and Lucid have helped deliver an SUV with a previously impossible combination of outstanding range, performance, and interior space. Enabled by Lucid’s revolutionary...

7 January 2025

Lucid Group announced customer orders for the Lucid Gravity will open on November 7, 2024, at 9:00 am Pacific Time. Orders will initially be taken for the Grand Touring trim, priced from $94,900 and offering more than 800 horsepower and a projected range surpassing 440 miles. The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is scheduled to begin production in late 2024 and the Lucid Gravity Touring is planned for late 2025, with...

30 October 2024

Subaru and Panasonic Energy announced plans to prepare for the supply of automotive lithium-ion batteries and joint establishment of a new battery factory in Oizumi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Panasonic Energy will supply its next-generation cylindrical automotive lithium-ion batteries for the battery electric vehicles (BEVs) Subaru plans to produce starting in the latter half of the 2020s. This follows their...

9 September 2024

Panasonic Energy announced that it finalized preparations for mass production of the 4680 cylindrical automotive lithium-ion batteries, marking a much-anticipated breakthrough in the industry. The company has also revamped its Wakayama factory in Western Japan, which will serve as the mother factory for the new cells. An opening ceremony was held today to commemorate the occasion. The mass production is set to start...

9 September 2024

Lucid Group announced updates for the 2025 model year that further raise the bar, enabling a landmark 5.0 miles per kilowatt hour of energy and a record 146 MPGe EPA rating for the Air Pure. The heat pump first employed on Lucid Sapphire now becomes standard across the lineup, improving real-world range, while a powerful new infotainment processor provides improved user experience. Enabled by further enhancements of...

18 July 2024

Lucid Group announced details about the 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring, with an array of enhancements to help people drive farther and charge faster in a broader range of environments and conditions. The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring features: This is the world's first and only fully electric vehicle with an EPA-estimated range of over 500 miles - 516 miles to be precise. For 2024, the cutting edge of EV technology...

18 April 2024

Mazda and Panasonic Energy have signed an agreement on the supply of cylindrical automotive lithium-ion batteries. Earlier this month, Subaru also announced it signed a basic cooperative agreement with Panasonic Energy for the supply of cylindrical automotive Li-Ion batteries. In June and July 2023, Mazda and Subaru commenced discussions with Panasonic Energy aimed at building a medium- to long-term partnership for...

30 March 2024

At the Geneva International Motor Show, which ended on March 3rd, Lucid presented to the European audience the Gravity SUV, the Air Sapphire, and the Air Pure RWD. It also announced an expanded service offering and an updated portfolio of its Air lineup. Lucid is present in four key European markets: Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Norway. In these countries, the brand has established six Lucid retail spaces...

6 March 2024

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has agreed with Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) to make Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd. (PEVE) a wholly-owned subsidiary to strengthen its capabilities in mass-producing automotive batteries. The acquisition is scheduled to take place in late March. Among Toyota-affiliated companies, currently PEVE, Toyota Industries Corporation, and Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc...

5 March 2024

Lucid Gravity is a high-performance electric SUV with space for up to seven adults and their gear and a projected driving range of over 440 miles. It made its public debut at the LA Auto Show and is scheduled for production in a year. Gravity's exceptional performance starts with a brand new platform developed from the ground up as a sporty SUV. This is seamlessly integrated with the next generation of Lucid's...

17 November 2023

Lucid Group announced that all of its vehicles built with the current Combined Charging System (CCS) will be able to charge at stations in the Tesla Supercharger network by using an adapter in 2025. In addition, Lucid will integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) into future vehicles in 2025. "Adopting NACS is an important next step to providing our customers with expanded access to reliable and...

7 November 2023