Exhibit 16.1

July 26, 2021

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Lucid Group, Inc. (formerly Churchill Capital Corp IV) under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K dated July 26, 2021. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K; we are not in a position to agree or disagree with other statements of Lucid Group, Inc. contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Marcum LLP 

Marcum LLP