Lucid electric vehicles face software problems and safety risks

The electric vehicle market has already witnessed promising startups collapse not because of design or battery issues, but due to software problems. Against the backdrop of Lucid's troubles, comparisons with Fisker's story are increasingly being made—and they look alarmingly familiar.

Software as the Weak Spot

Lucid has already launched two models and is preparing a third, but it's the software that has become the biggest source of owner dissatisfaction. Users complain about key recognition failures, navigation errors, climate system noises, and unstable fan operation. The company acknowledges the issue and claims progress, yet even management publicly admits that solutions are not yet fully implemented.

Safety Concerns and a Warning Sign

Additional worry stems from information about the suspension of the software vulnerability disclosure program. According to cybersecurity experts, this could indicate serious architectural problems. For an automaker whose vehicles increasingly resemble "computers on wheels," such a move looks particularly risky and undermines trust among researchers and customers.

Sales, Money, and a Déjà Vu Effect

Although Lucid's sales grew by over 50 percent in 2025, absolute volumes remain too low for sustainable production operations. The Arizona factory is underutilized, and financial support from investors, even large ones, cannot compensate for systemic errors indefinitely. This is precisely how the situation unfolded for Fisker—rising expectations, deteriorating user experience, and gradual loss of trust.