AMSTERDAM, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ: LCID) setting new standards with the longest-range,
fastest-charging electric car on the market, today announced the
opening of its newest European retail location in Oslo, Norway. The Oslo location marks the fourth retail space in
Europe and will open to the public
beginning Saturday, March 4. The
Studio opening will be attended by the newly appointed Managing
Director for Lucid Europe, Michael van de
Sande.
The Oslo Studio is Lucid's first in the Nordics, with the space
located in the heart of the city on Karl
Johans gate 16C. This milestone marks another step towards
the company's mission to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy
on a global scale.
"We are delighted to open this brand-new studio in Oslo, Norway, a country at the forefront of
electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure," said
Michael van der Sande, Managing
Director for Lucid Europe. "We are confident that the Norwegian
customers will appreciate the exceptional range, unique design,
incredible interior space and benchmark charging times that the
Lucid Air line up has to offer."
Local electric vehicle and sports sedan enthusiasts are invited
to visit the Lucid Studio on Saturday, March
4, beginning at 10:30 am for
the grand opening. Those interested are encouraged to contact the
Lucid Oslo location to book a test drive in the Lucid Air.
Studio Experience
Every Lucid Studio offers a digitally oriented luxury experience
tailored to each customer's preferences, whether they visit
in-person, make inquiries entirely online, or combine the two.
Lucid Studios allow customers to experience the brand and obtain
information about its products in locations that underscore the
company's unique design aesthetic. Visitors who explore Lucid
Studio will get a vision of how the company draws inspiration from
the beauty, innovation, and diversity of its home state of
California.
European Leadership Update
In addition to the upcoming studio opening, Lucid announced the
appointment of Michael van der Sande
as the new Managing Director for Europe, reporting directly to Lucid's CEO and
CTO, Peter Rawlinson.
With over 30 years of experience in the performance and luxury
automotive industry, van der Sande brings a wealth of knowledge and
expertise to his new role. He will be based in Amsterdam at Lucid's European
headquarters.
Van der Sande said, "Having
followed Lucid's development over the years, I am confident that
the Lucid Air is the best electric car on the market today. I am
thrilled to be joining Lucid and look forward to working with the
team on both sides of the Atlantic to bring our cutting-edge
electric cars to customers throughout Europe."
Prior to joining Lucid, Michael served as Managing Director of
Special Vehicle Operations for Jaguar Land Rover and held various
other leadership positions including SVP and Managing Director at
Alpine Cars, Chief Commercial Officer at Aston Martin, and SVP of
Global Sales, Marketing and Service at Tesla. Michael holds an
M.B.A. from Nyenrode Business University.
About Lucid
Group
Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy
by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury
electric vehicles centered around the human experience. Lucid Air
is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design that features
full-size interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint. Lucid
Air Dream Edition features an official WLTP range of up to 883
kilometers or up to 1,111 horsepower. Produced at Lucid's
factory in Casa Grande, Arizona,
deliveries of Lucid Air are currently underway to customers in the
U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.
For more information about CO2 emissions and energy consumption,
see www.lucidmotors.com/nl-nl/air/specs
Contact
media@lucidmotors.com
preurope@lucidmotors.com
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"continue," "could," "may," "might," "possible," "potential,"
"predict" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate
future events or trends or that are not statements of historical
matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, statements regarding plans and expectations regarding
the new Lucid Studio in Oslo,
Norway, including expectation regarding studio experience,
and the promise of Lucid's technology. These statements are
based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this
communication, and on the current expectations of Lucid's
management. These forward-looking statements are not intended to
serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a
guarantee, an assurance, or a definitive statement of fact or
probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or
impossible to predict and may differ from these forward-looking
statements. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the
control of Lucid. These forward-looking statements are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties, including those factors
discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of
Lucid's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as well as other documents
Lucid has filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. If any of these risks materialize or Lucid's
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially
from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There
may be additional risks that Lucid currently does not know or that
Lucid currently believes are immaterial that could also cause
actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements
reflect Lucid's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events
and views as of the date of this communication. Lucid anticipates
that subsequent events and developments will cause Lucid's
assessments to change. However, while Lucid may elect to update
these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Lucid
specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These
forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as
representing Lucid's assessments as of any date subsequent to the
date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not
be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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