Lucid reveals off-road version of Gravity SUV, which it has definitely sold more than 9 of

On Friday, Lucid Motors introduced an off-road version of its Gravity SUV, a few hours after shooting down a report that it had only sold 9 of the luxury EV in the first six months.

The off-road concept includes redesigned front and rear fascias, improved approach and departure angles, a widened track, lifted ride height, and custom wheels with all-terrain tires.

But it was the automaker’s forceful renunciation of Automotive News’ report that it had sold less than 10 Gravity SUVs in the first six months of production that drew the most attention. The outlet cited S&P Global Mobility registration data to back up its claim.

Nick Twork, Lucid’ VP for communication, called the report “completely inaccurate,” adding that even though Lucid doesn’t provide an exact breakdown of Gravity sales, “the real number is well into the 3-digit range.”

The company’s top executives acknowledged during a recent earnings call that supply chain constraints, including an industry-wide magnet shortage, were improving and that deliveries were expected to pick up. Twork said that the Gravity was expected to make up the bulk of the company’s sales in the second half of the year.