Lucid Motors to Eliminate 18% of Staff, Second Round of 2026 Cuts

Is Lucid Motors Cutting More Jobs in 2026?

Yes. Lucid Motors is reportedly planning to eliminate approximately 18% of its workforce as part of an ongoing restructuring in 2026.

The latest round of cuts — it’s second of the year — comes as the electric vehicle (EV) maker works toward releasing its first mass-market vehicle: the Lucid Cosmos SUV.

Impact on Canadian Staff

It remains unclear if any Canadian employees at Lucid Motors are being let go.

According to LinkedIn, the company currently employs dozens of workers in the country.

Source

Lucid Motors’ second major layoff of 2026 was covered by multiple news outlets, including TechCrunch.

More Lucid Motors Layoff Coverage

For a full overview of layoffs at Lucid Motors and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Lucid Motors Layoffs & Severance Guide.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.