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Lucid to build a 25,000-vehicle robotaxi fleet. Lucid is looking to take on Tesla and Waymo, developing autonomous-ready EVs with mobility company Bolt with the aim of launching a large-scale driverless ride-hailing service across Europe. By Natalie NeffPublished: Sep 18, 2026 1:52 PM EDT Lucid Motors is partnering with a European mobility company called Bolt to develop its own robotaxis, and is looking to launch its autonomous ride-hailing services across the Europe within the next decade. The two companies said they plan to jointly develop this fleet of self-driving cars based on Lucid's soon-to-launch midsize EV platform. Bolt is aiming to deploy at least 25,000 robotaxis across multiple European cities and countries in what it is calling the first phase of a bigger goal to have 100,000 autonomous vehicles operating on its platform by 2035. Lucid says it isn't just acting as supplier, either, but will work with Bolt from the earliest stages to create an autonomous-driving-ready platform designed specifically for commercial ride-hailing. The vehicles are expected to use NVIDIA's Hyperion autonomous driving architecture, which combines high-performance computing with a standardized suite of sensors. The companies say their partnership is based on complementary strengths. Lucid brings its software-defined vehicle platform and expertise in EV engineering, while Bolt says it contributes more than a decade of experience operating ride-hailing, scooter, bike, and car-sharing services across 850 cities in more than 50 countries. Bolt says its platform now serves more than 200 million customers. Bolt will also be in charge of operating the robotaxi fleets, which includes building the charging and fleet infrastructure and working with cities and regulators. The company also plans to own and manage the vehicles itself. This latest effort joins a trend among automakers looking to expand beyond consumer vehicle sales and into mobility services. Tesla, Waymo, Uber, and several Chinese companies are following very similar paths, while robotaxi development has grown as the technology matures and regulatory landscapes begin to adjust to the new players. Lucid says the agreement also gives its newly established Lucid Technologies division more muscle, where the company's work on artificial intelligence, advanced driver-assistance systems, and autonomous driving technologies all come together. The companies did not announce a timeline for launching commercial service, but said they will work with autonomous driving technology partners and European regulators to prepare the platform for Level 4 autonomous operation. But for a couple of sketchy, short-lived gigs right out of college, Natalie Neff has had the good fortune to spend the entirety of her professional life around cars. A 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 1972 VW Beetle, 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S, and a well-loved purple-and-white five-speed Schwinn currently call her garage home.

Lucid and Bolt plan 25,000 autonomous EVs in Europe. * September 18, 2026 Lucid Motors is expanding its autonomous-driving ambitions into Europe through a new partnership with Bolt, with plans to develop and deploy at least 25,000 fully autonomous Lucid electric vehicles across European cities. The companies announced the strategic partnership on September 17, 2026, saying they will work together to develop autonomous mobility services designed specifically for European roads, regulations and operating conditions. The vehicles will be based on Lucid's upcoming Midsize platform and are being developed for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving. For Bolt, the agreement represents another step toward its much larger goal of having 100,000 autonomous vehicles on its platform by 2035. Lucid and Bolt target large-scale robotaxi deployment. The partnership combines Lucid's software-defined vehicle technology with Bolt's mobility data, operating infrastructure and experience running transportation services across Europe. Bolt says it operates in more than 850 cities across more than 50 countries, giving the company a substantial operating network for future autonomous services. Its dedicated Bolt Autonomous Driving Solutions division will lead the mobility side of the program, from vehicle requirements and safety specifications to fleet infrastructure and city partnerships. Bolt also intends to own and operate the autonomous fleet. Lucid will contribute the vehicle platform and its expertise in artificial intelligence, advanced driver-assistance systems and vehicle software. The automaker recently established Lucid Technologies, bringing those technology areas together under a single organization. The companies will work with additional autonomous-driving technology partners as well as European regulators and policymakers before commercial deployment. Lucid Midsize EV platform at the center of the deal. The planned autonomous vehicles will use Lucid's upcoming Midsize platform, which is expected to underpin the company's next generation of more affordable electric vehicles. The platform is being developed as an autonomous-driving-system-ready vehicle from the beginning rather than adapting an existing consumer EV for robotaxi use later. Lucid and Bolt expect the vehicles to use NVIDIA Hyperion, a production-oriented autonomous vehicle architecture that combines high-performance computing with a standardized sensor suite. Hyperion provides key hardware and sensing infrastructure, but the announcement does not identify the autonomous-driving software provider that will ultimately deliver the Level 4 driving capability. That distinction is important. The partnership establishes the vehicle platform and operating framework, but the companies have not yet disclosed all of the technology partners that will be responsible for turning the vehicles into fully autonomous robotaxis. No deployment timeline has been announced. Despite the 25,000-vehicle target, Lucid and Bolt have not announced a specific date for the first European robotaxis to enter commercial service. The timing is also linked to Lucid's Midsize program, which has experienced delays. In August, Lucid said its Midsize vehicle program would launch in the second half of 2027, after the company announced an operational reset focused on reducing costs and improving execution. Lucid said in August that Midsize development was continuing, with prototype vehicles and Atlas drive units progressing through validation and production-readiness activities. Its Saudi Arabian manufacturing facility is also being prepared for future production. That means the Bolt autonomous fleet remains a future deployment rather than an immediate robotaxi launch. Lucid's growing robotaxi strategy. The Bolt agreement is also significant because it gives Lucid a second major autonomous-mobility program. Lucid has already been working with Uber and autonomous-driving company Nuro on robotaxi vehicles for the U.S. market. That program centers on Lucid's Gravity SUV and is separate from the Bolt partnership. Reuters reports that Uber has committed to at least 35,000 Lucid vehicles under its broader autonomous-vehicle agreement. The European and U.S. programs take different approaches. The Bolt partnership is centered on Lucid's upcoming Midsize platform and NVIDIA Hyperion, while the Uber program involves the Gravity and Nuro's autonomous-driving technology. For Lucid, the two agreements demonstrate how autonomous mobility could become an important part of its future business beyond selling EVs directly to consumers. Europe presents a different robotaxi challenge. Deploying thousands of autonomous vehicles across Europe will require more than producing the cars. European countries have different regulatory frameworks, road environments and requirements for autonomous driving. Bolt CEO Markus Villig has highlighted Europe's stricter safety regulations as one of the major challenges for large-scale autonomous mobility. The companies therefore plan to work with European regulators and policymakers alongside technology partners to support the development and deployment of Level 4 autonomous services. Under SAE Level 4, a vehicle can perform the entire driving task without human intervention within defined operating conditions and areas. That makes the planned Bolt vehicles fundamentally different from today's driver-assistance systems, which still require a human driver to remain responsible for the vehicle. Sep 17, 2026Blagojce Krivevski

Lucid motors partners with Bolt to launch 25,000 robotaxis in Europe. Lucid recently announced that it's partnering with mobility platform Bolt to develop and deploy around 25,000 fully autonomous vehicles across multiple European cities and countries. The collaboration is focused on building a vehicle which will be able to support SAE Level 4 autonomous driving - Silvio Napoli, Lucid CEO remarks: Shared autonomous mobility offers the perfect opportunity to extend its unique technology beyond consumer vehicles. Bolt's reach and operating expertise make it an ideal partner to scale autonomous mobility across Europe. Together Phandroid will deliver an exceptional customer experience. That said, the collaboration will use Lucid's upcoming midsize vehicle platform as well as NVIDIA's Hyperion reference system. Bolt plans to own and operate the fleet, which places it one step further towards its goal of featuring 100,000 autonomous vehicles by 2035. Additionally, Bolt Autonomous Driving Solutions will define specific vehicle requirements, safety protocols, and rider-experience parameters while setting the required operating systems, fleet infrastructure, and regional partnerships. Meanwhile, the program will be spearheaded on Lucid's side by its newly established Lucid Technologies division, which consists of the company's AI technologies, driver assistance systems, and autonomy functions. Explore AI Tools Both companies state that they will collaborate closely with technology partners, European regulators, and policymakers for a safe and secure rollout of autonomous mobility services throughout the region.