Lucid Gravity receives hands-free highway driving capability through an OTA update.

      **Summary:** Lucid has launched hands-free highway driving for the Gravity SUV through the OTA update UX 3.6, which includes features like automated lane changes, adaptive high beams, and Google Maps integration. This update is now available in the US and Canada.

      Lucid has started releasing UX 3.6, an over-the-air software update that introduces hands-free highway driving for the Gravity SUV. This update is currently available in the United States and Canada, but it is limited to vehicles that have the optional DreamDrive Pro 2 hardware package, which is not included in all Gravity models.

      The Hands-Free Drive Assist feature takes control of steering, braking, and acceleration on designated highways while still requiring driver supervision. This feature also incorporates automated lane changes; drivers can either signal to pass or allow the system to determine when to maneuver around slower vehicles.

      **How it operates:**

      The system utilizes Lucid's proprietary sensor suite and a driver monitoring camera to maintain hands-free control within mapped highway areas. The driver must stay alert, and if the system senses that the driver is not paying attention for an extended period, it will issue warnings.

      This places Lucid in the same category as GM's Super Cruise, Ford's BlueCruise, and Mercedes' Drive Pilot for supervised hands-free highway driving. In contrast, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving still requires drivers to keep their hands on the wheel in most scenarios.

      **Additional features in UX 3.6:**

      The update introduces adaptive high beams that can detect oncoming vehicles and selectively dim portions of the light to prevent blinding other drivers. Additionally, the navigation system now incorporates Google Maps point-of-interest data, providing reviews, images, and business information directly on the vehicle's display.

      A new Advanced Preconditioning View shows the battery's temperature in relation to its optimal charging range. This screen forecasts peak DC charging power based on the vehicle's current status, allowing drivers to see how quickly they can charge at the next location.

      **Significance:**

      Hands-free driving has become a standard expectation for high-end EVs rather than a unique feature. Lucid's ability to provide this through an OTA update, avoiding the need for hardware modifications, highlights the advantage of the software-defined vehicle model established by Tesla.

      The Gravity was introduced in late 2025 as Lucid's second model, targeting competitors like the BMW iX, Mercedes EQS SUV, and Rivian R1S. Lucid has faced challenges with production volume, but the diminishing number of EV competitors may benefit them as rivals reduce or eliminate their models.

      Lucid's statements are based on their own announcements, and there has been no independent testing of the hands-free system. The feature is limited to mapped highway corridors, although no specific coverage maps have been provided.

      There has been no announcement regarding the international availability of UX 3.6. Lucid mentioned that it would share details separately for markets outside North America.