Lucid Group marked a milestone yesterday with the grand opening of its first San Jose studio and service center at 250 Stockton Avenue. This facility expands the company's Bay Area presence, joining existing studios at Westfield Valley Fair Mall and in Newark, near headquarters. The event drew attention with appearances from company executives, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and demonstration drives of the Lucid Air sedan and Lucid Gravity SUV, allowing attendees to experience these electric vehicles firsthand.
The 92,500-square-foot building, originally constructed in 1966 and remodeled in August 2023, now serves as a hub for vehicle servicing in the San Jose area. Previously, the nearest service option was in Millbrae, making this addition a convenient boost for local owners. Lucid's move aligns with a recent surge in electric vehicle sales, where the company reported a 46.6 percent increase in third-quarter deliveries amid broader industry growth from brands like General Motors, Ford, and Toyota.
San Jose's role in the EV landscape grows stronger with developments like this, as Lucid pushes forward with partnerships to develop domestic battery materials and collaborations with Nuro and Uber for robotaxi services. These initiatives highlight the city's position at the forefront of sustainable transportation, drawing innovators and enthusiasts alike. This new center not only supports Lucid owners but also contributes to San Jose's economy by creating jobs and fostering tech-driven progress.
Lucid is also not the only EV company with significant operations in San Jose. It's a little known fact that before Tesla chose their Fremont site, their first choice was to open a manufacturing facility in North San Jose. State-level politics and policies ended that option, but at least the first Tesla store ever was in San Jose (Santana Row). Nio also has their US Headquarters in North San Jose.
Source: SVBJ
