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USA Today
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Lucid stock pops 43% after Uber announces robotaxi. What to know about the Tesla rival
Lucid stock shoots for the moon as EV company reveals Uber partnership. Robotaxis on the way. Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) stock is on the move as the trading week comes to a close. The share price popped over 34% in the last five trading days from $2.29 a share at Monday's open to a price of $3.08 a share at the time of reporting. The stock has been trading under $3.00 a share since late February ,but jumped 43% from Wednesday's $2.29 a share close to $3.30 a share at 11:30 PM on Thursday. So, why is the stock making huge gains this week? Lucid teams up with Uber and Nuro to create robotaxi service Watch out Waymo and Tesla, there's a new robotaxi service in town. Uber announced that it is investing $300 million in electric vehicle automaker Lucid on Thursday. The duo will partner with robotics company Nuro to create a Robotaxi service featuring Uber's rideshare platform, Lucid's electric vehicles, and Nuro's autonomous driving technology. Lucid's recent stock price action is due to the announcement of this partnership. Uber's share price did not rise in reaction to the news, unlike the huge movements from Lucid's share price. The rise of the robotaxi: A multi-billion dollar bet Over 1,500 autonomous vehicles operate commercially in five American cities, according to Goldman Sachs. A whopping 35,000 autonomous vehicles could operate in the U.S. by 2030, based on Goldman Sachs research. If these projections are accurate, autonomous vehicles could "generate $7 billion in annual revenue". Waymo raised $5.6 billion in the fall of 2024 to expand its robotaxi service, according to CNBC. Tesla recently rolled out its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas in late June. Companies are betting billions of dollars on the emerging robotaxi rideshare market. Uber's investment into Lucid and partnership with Nuro is an effort to level the playing field. The company is looking to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's advanced driving technology to launch the autonomous vehicle robotaxi program. Is the Lucid Gravity a good electric vehicle? The Lucid Gravity electric SUV boasts a 450-mile EPA estimated driving range, which is significantly higher than the maximum range of best-selling EVs like the Tesla Model Y (357 miles). Lucid recently set a Guinness World Record for driving range with its electric car, the Lucid Air Grand Touring (749 miles). The 2026 Lucid Gravity seven-seat electric SUV boasts "magical amounts of interior space" and the "quickest charging speeds in America" according to a vehicle review by InsideEVs. It can recuperate 200 miles of its total driving range in around 11 minutes and is compatible with the Tesla Supercharger network. Nuro, the autonomous vehicle technology component of the robotaxi partnership, has been "operating fully autonomous vehicles on roads for more than four years" as of 2025, said Co-Founder and CEO Jiajun Zhou. It operates in markets like Texas, California, and Arizona. The company logged "over a million miles of autonomous driving without any accident" according to the CEO.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Eyeing the Tesla Model Y? Here are all the colour options and costs explained
Tesla India has inaugurated its first experience centre showroom in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times) Check Offers The Tesla Model Y is finally available in India as the debut offering from the American EV brand, and the all-electric crossover comes with both RWD and Long Range RWD variants. While the ex-showroom price tag for the two variants is ₹ 59.89 lakh and ₹ 67.89 lakh, the Model Y's final price will bear additional costs, depending on the buyer's colour of choice. If you are interested in purchasing the new EV, here is a concise breakdown of the Model Y's colour schemes and the extra charges for each option: Tesla offers the Model Y with a range of 6 exterior colour options regardless of the variant, and these include Stealth Grey, Pearl White Multi-Coat, Diamond Black, Glacier Blue, Quicksilver, and Ultra Red. Out of the lot, Stealth Grey is offered as the base option and comes with no additional cost. Also Read : Tesla Model Y: 5 things you need to know before buying the new American EV Pearl White Multi-Coat and Diamond Black are both offered with an additional charge of ₹ 95,000. The Glacier Blue paint scheme can be had for ₹ 1.25 lakh. If you want your Model Y in Quicksilver or Ultra Red, you will have to cough up ₹ 1.85 lakh in extra costs. Tesla Model Y: More options The Model Y is offered with two interior themes, All Black or Black and White, and both can be had without extra charges. Additionally, Tesla offers the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package for ₹ 6 lakh. The company has noted that FSD features remain subject to regulatory approvals, and in its current form, the system requires active driver supervision. The Model Y will receive OTA updates as the FSD suite evolves over time. Also Watch: Tesla Model Y arrives in India! Here's what you need to know Tesla Model Y: Key highlights The Tesla Model Y is offered in India with two battery packs: the 60 kWh unit in the base model provides up to 500 km of WLTP-certified range, and the 75 kWh battery pack for the Long Range variant delivers up to 622 km of claimed range on a single charge. The Model Y is powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor that makes 295 bhp. With this, the crossover can sprint from a standstill to 100 kmph in 5.9 seconds. It supports Tesla's Supercharging network, and a 15-minute charge is estimated to replenish between 238 km to 267 km of range, depending on the battery pack. The electric SUV brings a clean, aerodynamic design with flush-fitting handles, slim LEDs, and a fastback profile. Its feature-laden cabin offers a minimalistic dashboard layout with all controls embedded within a 15.4-inch central touchscreen. There is also an additional 8-inch display for the rear occupants, dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats, a power-operated tailgate, and a panoramic sunroof. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India. First Published Date: 18 Jul 2025, 13:00 pm IST
Forbes
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
A Warning About Tesla Full Self-Driving In Complex Urban Environments
The images show the Tesla Model Y equipped with its Level 2 autonomous driving capabilities. The ... More photos highlight the vehicle's logo, the navigation screen displaying real-time traffic and autonomous driving interface, and the interior with hands-off steering functionality, underlining Tesla's advanced driver assistance systems in Bari, Italy, on December 10, 2024. (Photo by Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Tesla Full Self-Driving can dazzle. But complex city grids test its limits. For the past several months, I've been doing regular tests in Los Angeles of the 2026 Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' with version 13.2.9 of Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised). In most cases, the tests were successful. Almost flawless. But it occasionally failed spectacularly. Los Angeles is already tough for human drivers Downtown Los Angeles is different from suburban Los Angeles (where I've had good success with FSD). I have near-misses in downtown Los Angeles all the time. And that's strictly as a human driver without any kind of Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS). For example, hopping off of 101 at Western Avenue onto Santa Monica Boulevard can be a very dicey proposition during peak traffic hours. At times, it can feel like a free-for-all. Unpredictability is the rule. This can be challenging for the best human drivers. Dealing with complexity So, I'm always impressed when Waymo manages to finesse its way through the west side of Los Angeles: down narrow residential streets and roundabouts in West Hollywood and byzantine intersections in the Beverly Hills business district. But here's the difference: Waymo operates in a small, circumscribed (aka geofenced) area in Los Angeles. And it's equipped with not only cameras but Lidar and radar. That said, most of the time Tesla FSD feels very much like Waymo. For example, my testing in northwest Los Angeles went very well. But downtown Los Angeles is another matter – as I've found out over the past few months. Recent test drives of 2026 Model Y 'Juniper' Latest drive: I just finished my sixth test drive of 2026 Model Y in downtown Los Angeles (I use 'downtown' loosely to mean urban Los Angeles as opposed to suburban Los Angeles County). I traveled from Century City to the edge of East Hollywood and back. It was relatively successful (only two interventions) until a glitch happened at the end when FSD tried to enter a public garage via the garage exit. Oops. Prior unsuccessful drive: But the drive prior to the one above really got my attention. (See: Tesla Model Y Juniper FSD Test Drive Fails 3 Times). The most spectacular glitch was when FSD got confused at a complex intersection and headed into opposing traffic (see video). Needless to say, I wasn't ready for that. I didn't respond as quickly as I should have. And that wasn't all. Later in the drive, FSD lurched right – for no apparent reason – and tried to go down a steep driveway grade toward a locked gate. Moral of the story The moral of the story is FSD can dazzle as an autonomous driving system. It performs remarkably well most of the time. It has wowed me more than a few times. But that can be misleading. When it screws up, it can really screw up. Particularly in complex urban environments where there is an overabundance of unpredictability and weird street grids. The second moral of the story: it's not always clear what Tesla FSD can do and what it can't do. For example, I didn't know FSD got flummoxed by parking garages. After I described the incident to a Tesla store manager, he advised me not to use FSD in parking garages – which, again, I had no way of knowing. Not disavowing FSD I still believe that Tesla Full Self-Driving, if used prudently, makes you a better driver and the roads safer. The highways in Los Angeles are teeming with distracted drivers and those drivers would benefit greatly from a fully-focused ADAS like Tesla FSD. And an ADAS is great on long, monotonous highway trips where it's easy to lose focus and get drowsy. The trick is not to overestimate FSD's capabilities and let your guard down in urban environments. Do that and you're likely asking for trouble.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Tesla Model Y: 5 things you need to know before buying the new American EV
The Tesla Model Y has garnered much attention post its debut. (Bloomberg) After several years of speculation, Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of the Model Y SUV. Prices start at ₹ 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai), with two variants available: RWD and RWD Long Range. The first Tesla showroom has opened at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, and bookings have begun. While Tesla's arrival in India marks a long-anticipated step, availability is initially limited to Delhi, Gurugram, and Mumbai. Many of its headline features, including autonomous driving, will depend on future updates and local regulations. Here are five key highlights of the American EV: 5 Pricing, warranty and deliveries With ex-showroom prices ranging from ₹ 59.89 lakh to ₹ 67.89 lakh, the Model Y enters a segment already occupied by electric SUVs such as the Kia EV6, Volvo EC40, and Mercedes-Benz EQA. Tesla offers a 4-year or 80,000 km vehicle warranty and an 8-year or 1,92,000 km battery and drive unit warranty in India. Delivery of the Standard variant is expected this quarter, while the Long Range version will follow from the next quarter. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India. First Published Date: 17 Jul 2025, 17:00 pm IST TAGS: tesla tesla model y model y
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Tesla Model Y long wheelbase announced for China with three rows
The Tesla Model Y L will be 179 mm longer and 44 mm taller than the standard wheelbase version, adding a third row to the cabin Check Offers Just days after making its India debut, Tesla has announced plans to launch the Model Y L, the long-wheelbase variant of the Model Y, in China. The new automaker dropped the teasers for the new Tesla Model Y L on Weibo, one of the most popular social media platforms in China, while details of the upcoming offering were leaked online as the automaker applied for a new sales license with China's Ministry of Information Technology. Tesla Model Y Long-Wheelbase: Longer & Taller With 3 Rows The new Tesla Model Y long-wheelbase will be a six-seater version with three rows. Leaked details reveal the Model Y L will be 4.98 metres long, 1.92 metres wide, and 1.67 metres tall. Compared to the standard version, the long-wheelbase model will measure 179 mm longer and 44 mm taller, with no change in the width of the vehicle. Notably, Tesla retails the three-row version of the Model Y in China, albeit as an option with limited legroom. Apart from the longer wheelbase and new seating configuration, the Tesla Model Y L will get a modified rear and a new spoiler. Also Read : Tesla Model Y launched in India at ₹ 59.89 lakh. But will it drive itself? Find out… The Tesla Model Y long-wheelbase will get modified rear profile and a new spoiler to differentiate it from the standard model The Tesla Model Y L is expected to arrive with the dual-motor setup with all-wheel drive. The motor on the front axle produces 190 bhp while the rear-axle motor develops 265 bhp, making for a combined output of 456 bhp. The top speed is restricted at 201 kmph. The full details, including the battery and range, haven't been revealed. The Tesla Model Y L will arrive later this year in China. This will be the second major update for the Model Y lineup since the heavily updated Model Y Juniper went on sale earlier this year in the market, but failed to liven up the automaker's flagging sales. Globally, the Model Y is Tesla's bestselling offering with over 1.1 million units sold since 2019. In China, Tesla has sold over 171,000 units of the Model Y since the start of this year, while the brand's total sales stood at 263,400 units, ending June 30, witnessing a 5.4 per cent drop year-on-year. Images of the upcoming Tesla Model Y L were leaked online in China The new long-wheelbase Tesla Model Y is also being seen as the carmaker's response to newer three-row EVs in China. The Model Y L will be produced at Tesla's Gigafactory in Shanghai with LG Energy Solution supplying the batteries. It will be positioned between the Model Y and Model X in the brand's lineup. Tesla Model Y India Launch Tesla announced its India entry with the launch of the Model Y. The automaker also opened its first experience centre in Mumbai. The Tesla Model Y is priced from ₹ 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards and arrives in the rear-wheel drive guise. The Full Self-Drive (FSD) option is available at a premium of ₹ 6 lakh but will be rolled out later. The Model Y comes to India as a full import from China. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India. First Published Date: 17 Jul 2025, 15:10 pm IST
