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Hyundai Motor Company to build automotive plant in Saudi Arabia

Electric Cars Report

The Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) and Hyundai Motor Company have announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to establish a highly automated vehicle manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. PIF will hold a 70% stake in the new joint venture with Hyundai holding the remaining 30%.

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Lucid Air police cruisers to be unveiled at Saudi Arabia defense show

Teslarati

Saudi Arabia is set to launch a Lucid Air police cruiser, as highlighted in a recent preview of a defense conference starting this weekend. The automaker also began delivering the Lucid Air in Saudi Arabia last June , and in 2022 the company announced a fleet deal for 100,000 EVs over a ten-year span.

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Lucid (LCID) just became the first EV maker to open a manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia

Electrek

Lucid Motors has officially opened the first-ever EV manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. moreā€¦ The post Lucid (LCID) just became the first EV maker to open a manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Electrek.

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Hyundai EV pilot test to support ultraluxury tourism in Saudi Arabia

Teslarati

Hyundai will run pilot tests with its electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen fuel cell cars to boost ultraluxury tourism in Saudi Arabia. Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Red Sea Global to run pilot tests in the ultraluxury tourism destination of Amaala and Ummahat Islands resort.

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Lucid is considering an electric-car plant in Saudi Arabia

Green Car Reports

Lucid Motors is in talks to build an electric-car factory near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Bloomberg first reported Thursday. Oil-rich Saudi Arabia sounds like one of the last places on earth for an EV plant, but under.

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Lucid (LCID) EVs are available for lease for the first time in Saudi Arabia

Electrek

American EV maker Lucid Motors (LCID) is expanding overseas. Lucidā€™s EVs are now available for lease for the first time in Saudi Arabia. moreā€¦ The post Lucid (LCID) EVs are available for lease for the first time in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid Group, Saudi Arabia agree to 100,000 EV fleet deal

Teslarati

Lucid Group announced today that it had reached an agreement with the Government of Saudi Arabia to purchase up to 100,000 electric vehicles from the automaker over ten years. LucidMotors announces deal with Government of Saudi Arabia for purchase of up to 100,000 vehicles over a ten-year period.