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Amid mounting pressure on electric vehicle manufacturers to rein in spending, Lucid Group has announced it is reducing its US workforce by 18% as part of a strategic restructuring plan. The move includes the elimination of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position, as the company pivots toward a leaner structure intended to accelerate its path to profitability and positive cash flow.
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Sign InThese measures arrive as emerging EV makers grapple with high burn rates; Lucid reported a net loss of $2.73 billion for the 2023 fiscal year according to its annual financial filings. In a broader sector context, peer Rivian also announced similar workforce reductions of 10% earlier this year to improve operational efficiency, per market data.
In the markets, LCID shares stood at $5.36 (close June 18, 2026), having traded between a low of $5.01 and a high of $5.42 during that session. Investors should monitor upcoming US retail sales data for insights into luxury consumer sentiment, while the primary focus remains on Lucid's ability to execute this restructuring without disrupting production timelines.