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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) item	May 21, 2021 item	May 14, 2021 item	Apr. 16, 2021 item	Apr. 08, 2021 item
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of subpoenas received	2
Karma Automotive LLC Litigation [Member] \| Subsequent Event
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of employees				2
Number of contractors				2
Number of counts				28
Ohio Class Action Suits [Member] \| Subsequent Event
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits					4
Number of claims consolidated			6
Stockholder Derivative Complaints [Member] \| Subsequent Event
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits		2
Samsung And LG Energy Solution
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Purchase obligation - 2021 \| $	$ 16.3
Purchase obligation - 2022 \| $	139.4
Purchase obligation - 2023 \| $	$ 273.6
Samsung And LG Energy Solution \| Minimum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Purchase commitment term	4 years
Samsung And LG Energy Solution \| Maximum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Purchase commitment term	5 years