| Document and Entity Information | May 28, 2021 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38821 |
| Entity Registrant Name | LORDSTOWN MOTORS CORP. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-2533239 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2300 Hallock Young Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Lordstown |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44481 |
| City Area Code | 234 |
| Local Phone Number | 285-4001 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | RIDE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001759546 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
