Robotaxi program: Lucid, Uber and Nuro unveil plans at CES 2026

Lucid, Uber and Nuro revealed a robotaxi program at CES 2026 using Lucid’s Gravity SUV, with testing already underway in the San Francisco Bay Area and production planned later this year.

Lucid, Uber and Nuro have introduced a robotaxi program that was revealed at CES 2026. The program uses Lucid's Gravity SUV and features an in-cabin experience designed by Uber. The partnership was first announced in 2025 and includes plans to deploy more than 20,000 Lucid vehicles equipped with Nuro's self-driving technology. Testing is already under way in the San Francisco Bay Area with a test fleet of more than 100 vehicles. Key details: - The program centers on Lucid’s Gravity SUV and an in-cabin experience designed by Uber. - The partnership includes plans to eventually deploy more than 20,000 Lucid vehicles equipped with Nuro’s self-driving systems, to be owned and operated by Uber. - More than 100 test vehicles are operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. - The Gravity SUVs are reported to include high-resolution cameras, solid-state LiDAR, radar, and a roof-mounted “halo” with LED displays for identification and trip status. - Production of robotaxi-ready Gravity vehicles is expected to begin later this year at Lucid’s AMP-1 factory in Arizona. - Uber plans interactive interior features such as entertainment screens, climate controls, customer support, and real-time visuals of what the vehicle’s sensors detect. Summary: The project combines an EV maker, a ride-hailing company and an autonomous driving provider and adds new in-cabin and sensor design elements intended for ride services. Production is expected to begin later this year and testing will continue in the San Francisco Bay Area. The article mentions Wall Street analysts’ price targets that imply about 45.4% upside for Lucid and 35.3% for Uber.