Date	Buy/Sell	Quantity	Company	Symbol	Price	Amount
02/10/26	Bought	9	Lucid Group Inc.	LCID	11.35	-102.15

You said:

what kind of cars does Lucid make?

ChatGPT said:

Lucid Motors is an American automaker that makes luxury all-electric cars — meaning every vehicle they produce runs on battery power with no gasoline engine. 

Here’s what they currently offer:

🚗 Lucid Air — Luxury Electric Sedan

• A full-size, four-door electric luxury sedan. 
• Known for very long range, high performance, and premium features. 
• Available in multiple trims (e.g., Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, Sapphire) with varying power and range. 

🚙 Lucid Gravity — Electric SUV

• A battery-electric mid-size luxury SUV with seating for up to seven. 
• Combines SUV practicality with long electric range and Lucid’s tech. 

So far, their lineup consists of a premium electric sedan (Air) and a luxury electric SUV (Gravity), both designed to compete with high-end electric vehicles from other brands. 

You said:

will it be advataged by Tesla giving up Model S and the luxury suv?

ChatGPT said:

Yes — Tesla’s decision to discontinue the Model S sedan and Model X SUV in 2026 does create a potential advantage for Lucid Motors, but how much it helps depends on several market and company-specific factors. 

Here’s how this strategic shift could affect Lucid:

👍 1. Less direct competition in the luxury EV segment

With Tesla pulling its two flagship luxury vehicles, Lucid’s Lucid Air and Gravity SUV stand in a stronger position to capture buyers seeking premium electric cars and SUVs. The Lucid Air already competes directly with the Model S, and its Gravity rivals Model X-like buyers — and some data suggests Tesla customers are already considering switching due to Tesla’s lack of recent updates. 

👍 2. Opportunity to attract luxury EV buyers

Analysts and executives have noted that Tesla’s aging S and X models are losing relevance, and Lucid is seeing some customers trade in their older Teslas for Lucid EVs. That trend could be strengthened now that Tesla is exiting this niche. 

🟡 3. But volume and execution still matter

Even with a clearer runway in the luxury segment, Lucid’s overall sales volumes remain modest, and it’s still ramping production and addressing quality issues (especially with the Gravity SUV). Its ability to turn potential interest into actual sales — including launching more affordable or mid-size models — will be key to truly benefiting from Tesla’s exit from this segment. 

🟥 4. Tesla’s continued strength in mass market EVs

Tesla isn’t leaving the EV market — it’s just focusing more on its Model 3 and Model Y, which make up the bulk of its sales. Those models will continue to dominate volume sales, meaning Lucid’s advantage is mostly limited to the premium/luxury niche, not the broader EV market. 

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In summary:
Tesla discontinuing the Model S and Model X reduces competition in the high-end EV space, giving Lucid a clearer shot at luxury EV buyers — especially if Lucid can scale production, expand its lineup, and address past execution challenges. But the benefit isn’t automatic; it depends on how well Lucid capitalizes on that void.

You said:

is Porche the competitor in that marked (if that market exists)?

ChatGPT said:

Yes — Porsche is absolutely a competitor in that luxury EV market, and in many ways a more natural one than Tesla ever was.

If we’re talking about the high-end, performance-oriented electric segment (six-figure sedans and SUVs), then the key players are:

• Lucid
• Porsche
• Mercedes-Benz
• BMW
• (and formerly Tesla Model S / X)

That market definitely exists — it’s smaller than the mass EV segment, but it’s real and profitable.

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🏁 Porsche Taycan (Lucid Air competitor)

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The Porsche Taycan competes most directly with the Lucid Air.

Positioning differences:

• Lucid Air → Emphasizes range, efficiency, and luxury tech.
• Taycan → Emphasizes driving dynamics and brand heritage.

The Taycan typically has:

• Shorter range than Lucid
• Sharper handling
• Strong brand prestige (very important in this segment)

Buyers cross-shop them, but often for different reasons:
Lucid attracts tech-forward luxury buyers; Porsche attracts performance purists.

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🚙 Porsche Macan Electric (Lucid Gravity competitor)

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The new Macan Electric competes with the Lucid Gravity, though the Gravity is slightly larger and more family-oriented (up to 7 seats).

Again, Porsche’s strength is:

• Driving feel
• Brand loyalty
• Established dealership network

Lucid’s strength is:

• Exceptional battery efficiency
• Long range
• Cutting-edge interior design

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The bigger picture

Now that Tesla is focusing more on the Model 3/Y mass market, the true luxury EV battlefield looks more like:

• Lucid vs Porsche
• Mercedes EQS
• BMW i7 / iX

So yes — Porsche is arguably Lucid’s most credible competitor in that market, especially among buyers who care about performance and brand heritage.

If you’d like, I can also break down how Lucid’s brand positioning compares to Porsche’s long term — they’re philosophically very different companies.

You said:

do

ChatGPT said:

All right — let’s look at this properly, because Lucid vs. Porsche is less about specs and more about identity.

They’re both expensive electric cars. But they’re selling two very different dreams.

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🧠 Lucid: The Silicon Valley Interpretation of Luxury

Core idea:

“The future is cleaner, smarter, more efficient — and we built it better.”

What defines Lucid:

• Engineering-first company (founded by former Tesla engineers)
• Obsession with efficiency and range
• Minimalist, tech-forward interiors
• Quiet, almost understated design
• New brand, no historical baggage

Lucid luxury feels:

• Modern
• Clean
• Intelligent
• Slightly clinical
• More “executive tech visionary” than “racing legend”

It appeals to:

• Early adopters with money
• Tech executives
• People who want the most advanced EV available
• Buyers less concerned with legacy and more with numbers

Lucid’s strongest argument is rational:

“We built the most efficient electric powertrain in the world.”

That’s impressive. But it’s a head-led argument.

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🏁 Porsche: 75 Years of Performance Mythology

Core idea:

“We’ve been perfecting driving for generations.”

What defines Porsche:

• Racing heritage
• Emotional brand identity
• Dealer network & customer loyalty
• Design continuity (you can trace a Taycan back to a 911)

Porsche luxury feels:

• Athletic
• Mechanical
• Emotional
• Heritage-driven
• Slightly dramatic

It appeals to:

• Driving enthusiasts
• Brand loyalists
• Buyers who grew up dreaming about a Porsche
• People who want emotional validation as much as engineering

Porsche’s strongest argument isn’t range — it’s:

“This is still a Porsche.”

And that carries enormous weight in the luxury world.

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⚖️ Strategic Difference

Here’s the crucial distinction:

• Lucid is trying to redefine what luxury EV means.
• Porsche is translating an existing luxury identity into EV form.

Lucid must build brand mythology.
Porsche already has it.

That’s a massive difference in market power.

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🚨 Where Lucid Has the Advantage

• Best-in-class efficiency and range
• Technological leadership
• Fresh design language
• No legacy combustion baggage

If EVs become purely about software, batteries, and performance metrics, Lucid thrives.

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🚨 Where Porsche Has the Advantage

• Brand equity
• Emotional pull
• Global dealership/service infrastructure
• Resale value stability
• Motorsport credibility

If luxury remains about identity and emotional storytelling, Porsche dominates.

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The Real Question

In high-end markets, buyers often choose with their heart and justify with their head.

Lucid wins the head argument.
Porsche often wins the heart.

And historically, in the luxury segment, the heart usually has the final say.