Lucid’s Midsize Strategy: Cost Engineering with Cory Steuben

In this episode, Cory Steuben, Director of Cost Engineering at Lucid, takes us inside the strategy behind the company’s upcoming midsize platform. We explore how Lucid is working to bring its signature performance and efficiency to a more accessible segment—without compromising on quality.

Cory breaks down the role of cost engineering in shaping vehicle architecture, balancing innovation with scalability, and making smart trade-offs that ultimately define the product. From platform design decisions to the realities of hitting cost targets in a competitive EV market, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the next generation of electric vehicles gets built.

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