Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) announced it has begun rolling out an over-the-air software update that brings hands-free highway driving to the Gravity SUV in North America.
Lucid first promised hands-free driving for its vehicles well over a year ago, but the feature’s actual rollout has been notoriously slow. The Gravity update arrives at a critical time for the EV startup, which is dealing with shareholder lawsuits, a new CEO, and a stock trading near all-time lows.
What’s in the update
The new Hands-Free Drive Assist feature handles steering, acceleration, and braking on compatible divided highways. It requires the DreamDrive 2 Pro package, a $6,750 option that includes LiDAR and a full sensor suite.
The system also includes Hands-Free Lane Change, which lets drivers initiate lane changes via the turn signal, and an Automatic Lane Change function that can independently execute passing maneuvers to overtake slower traffic. That last feature is notable — not all competing systems offer unprompted passing at launch.
