Lucid to Build a 25,000-Vehicle Robotaxi FleetAutoweekNatalie NeffFri, September 18, 2026 at 5:52 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleLucid to Build a 25,000-Vehicle Robotaxi FleetVivien Killilea - Getty ImagesLucid Motors is partnering with a European mobility company called Bolt to develop its own robotaxis, and is looking to launch its autonomous ride-hailing services across the Europe within the next decade.The two companies said they plan to jointly develop this fleet of self-driving cars based on Lucid's soon-to-launch midsize EV platform. Bolt is aiming to deploy at least 25,000 robotaxis across multiple European cities and countries in what it is calling the first phase of a bigger goal to have 100,000 autonomous vehicles operating on its platform by 2035.Lucid says it isn't just acting as supplier, either, but will work with Bolt from the earliest stages to create an autonomous-driving-ready platform designed specifically for commercial ride-hailing. The vehicles are expected to use NVIDIA's Hyperion autonomous driving architecture, which combines high-performance computing with a standardized suite of sensors.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe companies say their partnership is based on complementary strengths. Lucid brings its software-defined vehicle platform and expertise in EV engineering, while Bolt says it contributes more than a decade of experience operating ride-hailing, scooter, bike, and car-sharing services across 850 cities in more than 50 countries. Bolt says its platform now serves more than 200 million customers.Lucid MotorsBolt will also be in charge of operating the robotaxi fleets, which includes building the charging and fleet infrastructure and working with cities and regulators. The company also plans to own and manage the vehicles itself.This latest effort joins a trend among automakers looking to expand beyond consumer vehicle sales and into mobility services. Tesla, Waymo, Uber, and several Chinese companies are following very similar paths, while robotaxi development has grown as the technology matures and regulatory landscapes begin to adjust to the new players.Lucid says the agreement also gives its newly established Lucid Technologies division more muscle, where the company's work on artificial intelligence, advanced driver-assistance systems, and autonomous driving technologies all come together.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe companies did not announce a timeline for launching commercial service, but said they will work with autonomous driving technology partners and European regulators to prepare the platform for Level 4 autonomous operation.