In Pictures: Bolt's 25,000 Lucid robotaxis to use Nvidia self-driving software, starting data collection in Madrid in 2027

Bolt's planned Lucid robotaxis will rely on Nvidia's Alpamayo Stack self-driving software, with data collection set to begin in Madrid in 2027.

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The deal positions Bolt's 25,000-vehicle fleet as a major European testbed for Nvidia-powered autonomous driving.

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Passengers could eventually work or relax in the back seat as Nvidia's software handles the driving.

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Lucid already supplies robotaxis to Uber via Nuro in the US, giving the automaker two separate autonomy customers.

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The Madrid data-collection program marks the first concrete step toward driverless Bolt rides in Europe.

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Neither Lucid nor Bolt has confirmed which vehicle model will underpin the robotaxi fleet or when fully driverless rides will start.

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The partnership underscores the growing role of software suppliers like Nvidia in the robotaxi industry.

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Bolt's autonomous ambitions extend beyond ride-hailing as competition in the European robotaxi market heats up.

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The Nvidia agreement adds to Bolt's existing mobility operations across hundreds of cities worldwide.

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