Lucid vs. Rivian: Which Is the Better Buy Right Now?

The Motley Fool · 09/20/2025 17:08

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is gaining momentum with new SUV launches, a $5.8 billion Volkswagen partnership, and strong government backing. Meanwhile, Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) is betting big on robotaxis and luxury electric vehicles (EVs). Both offer upside, but which is the smarter play?

*Stock prices used were the market prices of Sept. 15, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 19, 2025.

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