Lucid Motors’ interim CEO Marc Winterhoff not too long ago shared a few of his ideas on rival EV maker Tesla, which is arguably the world’s undisputed chief in electrical automobiles. As per the interim CEO, Lucid is definitely seeing fairly a little bit of enterprise from former Tesla homeowners.
Winterhoff famous that a part of that is as a result of Tesla Mannequin S, which has gotten very lengthy within the tooth.
Lucid CEO’s remarks
Throughout his interview with the Monetary Occasionsthe Lucid interim CEO admitted that the corporate is climbing an uphill battle. He additionally mentioned Uber’s growing stake in Lucid, in addition to the rid-hailing big’s order for 20,000 models of the Lucid Gravity, a competitor to the Tesla Mannequin X. The manager highlighted that Lucid’s subsequent stage will hinge on the discharge of its reasonably priced Mannequin Y fighter as nicely, which ought to value about $50,000.
Most apparently, Winterhoff acknowledged that Lucid is definitely seeing a lift in gross sales from Tesla homeowners who’ve been turned off by the corporate’s getting older lineup and Elon Musk’s political actions. “Now we have seen an uptick, that’s undoubtedly the case, in Europe and in addition right here within the US,” Winterhoff acknowledged.
The Lucid interim CEO particularly pointed to the Mannequin S for example of Tesla’s getting older lineup. As per the manager, the Mannequin S age is among the the explanation why prospects are on the lookout for different choices, just like the Lucid Air. “The Mannequin S, nothing has modified in 12 years now.?.?.?(prospects) are actively on the lookout for different choices,” he stated.
Tesla Mannequin S and Mannequin X
In a manner, the Tesla Mannequin S and Mannequin X are certainly lengthy within the tooth, although Winterhoff’s remark concerning the all-electric sedan not altering for 12 years is inaccurate. The Mannequin S acquired its Plaid improve in 2021, and it was refreshed earlier this 12 months. Whereas the automobile itself nonetheless has the same physique as its first iteration, virtually the whole lot underneath the hood and contained in the cabin of the Mannequin S has modified through the years.
That being stated, gross sales of the Mannequin S and Mannequin X have fallen considerably since their peak. Thus, it could be a good suggestion for Tesla to place some effort and love into making its flagship sedan and SUV extra engaging to customers. For now, Tesla is placing in some effort into the 2 autos, as proven within the “Luxe” package deal it not too long ago launched for the Mannequin S and Mannequin X.
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