Lucid Motors’ Chief Engineer Leaves After 10 Years — What Happened?
Lucid Motors’ chief engineer leaves after 10 years in a surprising shake-up that has raised questions about the EV company’s future. Eric Bach, who also served as Senior VP of Product, exits after helping shape Lucid’s engineering vision since 2015. His departure comes amid multiple executive exits and the absence of a permanent CEO, fueling curiosity about what this means for Lucid’s next chapter and upcoming EV lineup.
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Why Did Lucid Motors’ Chief Engineer Leave?
Lucid confirmed that Eric Bach is stepping down after a decade with the brand. Before joining Lucid, Bach held roles at Tesla and Volkswagen, giving him deep EV and automotive engineering experience.
His exit is part of a broader restructuring. VP of Engineering James Hawkins is also departing after 10 years. Though Lucid declined to comment on Hawkins’ departure directly, it reflects a wider leadership transition across the organization.
Who Will Replace Lucid Motors’ Chief Engineer?
Amid these departures, Lucid promoted longtime talent Emad Dlala — their Senior VP of Powertrain — to lead all Engineering & Digital operations. Additionally, VP of Quality Jeri Ford is retiring and will be replaced by Scout Motors’ Marnie Levergood. These moves signal Lucid’s attempt to stabilize leadership while accelerating new product development.
What’s Next for Lucid Motors After This Shake-Up?
The timing is crucial. Lucid is nine months into a CEO search after Peter Rawlinson resigned in February. Former COO Marc Winterhoff is serving as interim CEO. Despite recent challenges, Lucid is launching the Gravity luxury SUV and developing a midsize EV set to cost around $50,000 by 2026. However, the company may need additional funding to make that vision a reality.
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