Lucid partners with Emil Frey France to enter French market, plans Paris Motor Show debut
Lucid will enter France through an operational partnership with Emil Frey France, giving French buyers their first look at the Lucid Air and Gravity at next month's Paris Motor Show.
- more than 193,170
- €4.7 billion
- more than 10,000
- October 12–18, 2026
What Happened
Lucid Group announced an operational partnership with Emil Frey France to support its entry into the French market. The collaboration combines Lucid's direct market presence and import operations with Emil Frey France's automotive knowledge and operational capabilities, a model Lucid says is designed to deliver a seamless premium customer experience. Lucid called the agreement the latest step in its European growth strategy. The announcement was made from Amsterdam on September 3, 2026.
- Keeps full responsibility for its brand, commercial strategy, and customer experience through its own import organization.
- Provides tailored operational services to support the customer experience across multiple functions.
“France is one of Europe's most important automotive markets and represents a key pillar of Lucid's expansion strategy. This partnership brings together our industry-leading vehicles and technology with Emil Frey's unparalleled operational expertise and customer support. Together, we are building the foundation to deliver exceptional customer experiences for years to come as we continue to grow our vehicle lineup.”
“We are pleased to welcome Lucid as a partner. This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting manufacturers that are redefining the automotive industry. Our role is one of a bespoke service partner, providing flexible operational services tailored to Lucid's specific requirements. Together, we are creating the conditions for a successful market launch in France.”
French customers will be able to experience the Lucid Air sedan and the Lucid Gravity SUV for the first time at the Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l'Auto), running October 12–18, 2026, at Porte de Versailles. Lucid said it will present its vehicles there as part of its official market introduction. The partnership is meant to support an efficient and scalable launch of Lucid's award-winning electric lineup in France.
Lucid and Emil Frey France announce the operational partnership in Amsterdam.
Lucid makes its French public debut at the Paris Motor Show at Porte de Versailles.
Previously from Lucid Motors
Lucid has been expanding its presence in Europe through local partners. It recently named Munsterhuis Autobedrijven as its first retail partner in the Netherlands, with a dedicated sales and service site planned in Hengelo. The France arrangement follows that move.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Lucid Motors's official releases.
Why this matters
France is one of Europe's most important automotive markets, and the partnership gives Lucid a way in without losing control of its brand. Lucid keeps responsibility for strategy and customer experience while Emil Frey handles local operational support, which should make the launch smoother for French customers. The Paris Motor Show marks the brand's French debut and the start of a market Lucid calls a key pillar of its expansion.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- kWh
- Kilowatt-hour, a unit often used for battery capacity or energy use.
- SDV
- Software-defined vehicle, a car whose features and behavior depend heavily on software.
- ICE
- Internal combustion engine, the conventional petrol or diesel engine type.
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