Lucid Motors announced on June 22, 2026, it will reduce its U.S. workforce by about 18%, affecting full-time employees, contractors, and hourly manufacturing staff, resulting in roughly 1,500 layoffs [1, 2, 3]. The cuts come as the electric vehicle maker scrapped the second shift at its AMP-1 production facility in Casa Grande, Arizona, to reduce costs [1, 2, 3].
The company also eliminated the chief operating officer position, with Marc Winterhoff departing the firm [1, 3]. Winterhoff had served as interim CEO until April, when Silvio Napoli was appointed as Lucid’s new CEO [1, 3].
This marks Lucid’s second workforce reduction in 2026, following a 12% cut in February aimed at conserving cash amid industry challenges [1, 2]. As of December 31, 2025, Lucid employed about 9,000 people globally [1].
The restructuring will trigger approximately $32 million in severance and related charges and is expected to deliver around $158 million in annualized cost savings [1, 3]. Amid these operational changes, Lucid suspended its 2026 production outlook pending a business review [1, 3].
The company has not announced a timeline for resuming the suspended production guidance or further operational updates.
