Lucid Motors has been aggressively growing its international presence, and its most recent expansion highlights just how crucial the Middle East has emerged in the company’s long-term plans. Lucid Motors just took one giant step toward reaching customers in the Middle East by extending its global partnership with rental behemoth Sixt to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s luxury vehicle rental market, where it is targeting businesses and government entities. The partnership gives travelers and even those on the local ground direct access to Lucid’s lineup of luxury EVs at key airports, as well as rental hubs, all while the company gets ready for its next phase of regional manufacturing expansion.
A Strategic Push Before the Gravity Comes
The news release, posted on its social media channels, represents another piece of the puzzle as Lucid Motors works to ramp up brand exposure ahead of the planned global debut of the Gravity SUV. The Lucid Air Touring is now available for booking by renters in Saudi Arabia through Sixt, and the Gravity should join that fleet as production volume grows. While the two companies have been tight-lipped about the volume involved, the partnership certainly fits with Lucid’s ambitious plans to grow in the Kingdom.
Lucid Motors started to build its regional footprint in 2022 when it secured a significant deal to provide up to 100,000 electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia . History In 2014, the manufacturer opened its first production facility outside of those in Arizona -AMP-2-, in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), for the completion and shipment of climate-appropriate cars to Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Full vehicle capacity at the KAEC plant is scheduled to come on stream next year, bringing total capacity for around 150,000 vehicles a year.
On Lucid’s Q3 earnings call, interim CEO Marc Winterhoff stated that over 1,000 vehicles had already been shipped to Saudi Arabia for final assembly on top of roughly 3,900 finished models in Arizona. He reiterated that the pace of deliveries in the region was accelerating, with more substantial numbers to come in 2026 as production on Gravity gathers momentum.
Rental Rates: Lucid vs Tesla in Saudi Arabia
Here it is on Sixt’s booking portal in Saudi Arabia: the range-topping Lucid Air Dream Edition (technically a 2021 model because of delays) fills the window.
- 975-1,228 riyals ($260-$327) per day, including 1,000 km driven
- Upgrading to 3,000 km adds 195–245 riyals (52–65 dollars) a day
- The Air has a projected range of approximately 650 km.
- The perks include free cancellations, free rebooking, and charging cables
- Drivers must be 30+ years old
For reference, the Tesla Model 3 starts at about 662 riyals a day with a similar mileage limit — meaning Lucid is very much in premium territory.
Partnership Built on Momentum
This is not Lucid Motors and Sixt’s first partnership. Last year, Sixt joined forces with the Arizona startup Lucid Motors and put the cutting-edge but stultifyingly uncreatively named Lucid Air sedan on its German fleet as three models — Pure, Touring, and Grand Touring — for long-term rentals that started at 999 euros a month. The Saudi expansion essentially brings the relationship into a region where Lucid has significant government support — and substantial growth opportunities.
Some of that momentum comes from Lucid’s continuing partnerships with Saudi institutions. In recent months, it has worked with Elm, a PIF-backed venture aimed at innovation in logistics, to help with fleet upgrades for large corporate and government customers. And further accords with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation and the National Automotive and Vehicle Academy are designed to assist in building a skilled, EV-savvy workforce.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF), which holds almost 60% of Lucid Motors, is still a critical financial backstop for the automaker as it scales production and balances cash flow.
Sixt’s Expanding Electric Ambitions
On its side, Sixt has expanded its EV fleet worldwide at an accelerated pace. The rental company agreed to buy 100,000 vehicles from BYD in 2022 and signed a multibillion-euro deal with Stellantis in early 2024 for as many as 250,000 cars. By including Lucid Air and Gravity in its Saudi fleet, it solidifies its electric mobility strategy for the long term.
A Win-Win for Both Brands
For Lucid Motors, the partnership’s value is as tangible as it gets, the company being on the cusp of its arguably most significant new model—the Gravity SUV—finally seeing the light of day. For Sixt, it’s another move toward developing one of the most comprehensive electric rental fleets in the world.
And what about tourists in Saudi Arabia? Now it’s easier than ever to get behind the wheel of an ultra-luxury EV — no purchase necessary.
For more information about the Lucid X Sixt, read their latest post on X here.
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