The startup develops smart electric trucks tailored for urban logistics, featuring a low floor for easy access and a streamlined interior design. These trucks enable businesses to reduce delivery costs and improve efficiency by providing specialized electric vehicles and integrated logistics services for last-mile delivery.
Funding
$7.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional commercial vehicle platforms often fail to meet the unique demands of last-mile delivery, recreational vehicles, and shuttle services, leading to inefficiencies and increased operational costs. Existing vehicles may lack the necessary maneuverability, payload capacity, or specialized features required for these diverse applications. Furthermore, adapting existing chassis for electric powertrains can compromise performance and limit the integration of advanced technologies.
Solution
CityFreighter provides a software-defined electric vehicle platform designed from the ground up to address the specific needs of multiple market segments, including last-mile delivery, RVs, and shuttle buses. The CF-EP1 platform features a low-floor design for easy access, a front-wheel-drive configuration, and a modular architecture that enables rapid customization and integration of future technologies. By leveraging proven components and prioritizing modularity, CityFreighter reduces development times and costs, allowing businesses to quickly deploy purpose-built electric vehicles tailored to their specific requirements. The platform's design facilitates over-the-air (OTA) updates, real-time data access, and integration with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) systems, ensuring long-term adaptability and sustainability.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes last-mile delivery companies, recreational vehicle manufacturers, shuttle service providers, and other businesses seeking versatile and efficient electric vehicle solutions.
Features
- Low-floor chassis design for easy ingress and egress, improving ergonomics and accessibility
- Modular platform architecture enabling customization for various applications, including last-mile delivery, RVs, and shuttle services
- Front-wheel-drive configuration optimizing interior space and maneuverability
- 800V system with >190 kW DC-fast charging capability for rapid recharging
- Over-the-air (OTA) update capability for continuous software enhancements and feature upgrades
- Real-time data access for fleet management and performance monitoring
- Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) integration for bidirectional energy flow
- Heat pump-based thermal management system for enhanced energy efficiency and extended range