Uber teams up with Lucid and Nuro to deploy 20,000 robotaxis across the U.S.

Uber announced today a collaboration with EV maker Lucid and Nuro companies to develop over 20,000 robotaxis over the next six years. Uber plans to launch the robotaxi services next year in a major city in the U.S. 

Nick Twork, Lucid’s spokesperson, confirmed that Uber will invest $300 million in Lucid. Dave Ferguson, co-founder and president of Nuro, revealed in an interview that the scale of Uber’s investment in Nuro will be much bigger than that of $300 million in Lucid.

However, he declined to mention the exact figure. He acknowledged that the commitments behind the investment are Uber’s largest. Additionally, Uber is set to have a seat on Nuro’s board of directors as part of the collaboration agreement. 

Uber teams up with Lucid and Nuro to expand its self-driving cars ambition

Uber, Lucid, and Nuro are collaborating to establish over 20,000 robotaxis in the U.S. over the next six years. Lucid’s Gravity SUV will be integrated with Nuro’s autonomous technology and made available on Uber’s mobile application. Ownership will belong to Uber or other third-party fleet management partners.  The flagship vehicles will launch in a predetermined city sometime next year. 

.@LucidMotors’ premium EVs. @Nuro’s proven L4 autonomy. @Uber’s global ride-hailing network.

Together, we're launching a next-gen robotaxi fleet—20K+ vehicles, starting in 2026.

Details here: https://t.co/3ClX8bpih5 #autonomousvehicles #technology #innovation #partnership… pic.twitter.com/eHjuUDjfqs

— Nuro (@nuro) July 17, 2025

Nuro, backed by Google and SoftBank Vision Fund, will be crucial in designing level 4 self-driving software for robotaxis. The self-driving software can drive a car in normal traffic conditions and optimal weather conditions without human intervention.

The autonomous software company has begun testing the prototype vehicle at its Las Vegas proving grounds. Nuro said the collaboration forms a plan for the robotaxi program that will be manageable and scalable in a commercial setup.  

The collaboration aligns with Uber’s goal to become the leader in electric and autonomous vehicles of all kinds. Uber revealed that it plans to use its financial muscle to support the expansion of autonomous vehicles worldwide. 

Uber has partnered with more than 18 global autonomous vehicle, delivery, and trucking companies. This year alone, it partnered with Michigan’s Ann Arbor, Mobility Volkswagen, and the Chinese self-driving companies Momenta, WeRide, and Baidu. 

Lucid stock soars 36% after the announcement of a collaboration with Uber

LCID stock surged 36% today following the collaboration announcement with Uber Technologies and Nuro. The LCID stock trades at $2.97 with a day range of $2.83- $ 3.19.  The EV manufacturer year to date (YTD) stands at 0.68%.

Uber will host the Lucid Gravity SUV, which has an estimated 450-mile EPA range. The SUV is expected to reduce charging downtime, improve vehicle availability, and reduce operating costs. Uber is expected to price the Gravity SUV in the upper tier, just like Uber Black. Lucid produced 3,309 EVs in Q2 2025, with the Air luxury Sedan going from $69,900 and the Gravity SUV starting at $79,900.

Marc Winterhoff, interim CEO at Lucid, revealed that Uber’s investment confirms Lucid as a fully redundant zonal architecture capable of delivering ideal self-driving vehicles. He added that the collaboration allows Lucid to compete in a new market that has yet to be tapped.  

Tesla’s autonomous cars fall under the level 2 category, requiring human intervention at the wheel. The EV company, owned by Elon Musk, began testing its robotaxis in Austin in June. It has a few robotaxis in Austin; the rest are still in beta, including the self-driving trucks, which posed problems initially. 

According to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, self-driving cars have the potential to improve American cities. The CEO was happy to team up with Lucid and Nuro, which he believes will bring Uber’s self-driving vision to more people worldwide.

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