Folofly provides a range of electric commercial vehicles—compact vans, mid‑size trucks, and lightweight EVs—optimized for last‑mile delivery with high payload capacity, up to 300 km range, and ordinary driver’s license requirements. The company also offers smart infrastructure services, including rapid and smart charging, battery‑swap programs, and a cloud‑based fleet management platform that monitors vehicle health and energy use, helping logistics operators lower operating costs and transition to zero‑emission fleets.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Logistics and delivery businesses rely heavily on diesel-powered commercial vehicles, resulting in high carbon emissions, rising fuel costs, and limited access to affordable, purpose-built electric alternatives. This hampers efforts to decarbonize transportation and increases operational expenses for fleet operators.
Solution
Folofly addresses these challenges by offering a portfolio of electric commercial vehicles—including compact vans (F1V/F1VS), mid‑size trucks (F3T), and lightweight EVs (FKV/FKT)—designed for the last‑mile delivery segment. The vehicles provide high payload capacity relative to size, long-range options (up to 300 km), and compatibility with ordinary driver’s licenses. Folofly complements the hardware with smart infrastructure services such as rapid and smart charging solutions, battery‑swap and take‑back programs, and a cloud‑based fleet management system that monitors vehicle health, usage, and energy consumption. Comprehensive maintenance support and optional customization (e.g., refrigerated boxes, specialized cargo modules) further reduce total cost of ownership and simplify adoption for businesses transitioning to zero‑emission fleets.
Target Audience
Primary customers are logistics firms, parcel‑delivery services, and other commercial fleet operators in Japan seeking cost‑effective, low‑emission vehicles for urban and regional transportation.
Features
- Multiple EV models (F1V/F1VS, F1T/F1TS, F3T, FKV/FKT) covering payloads from 950 kg to 3 t and ranges up to 300 km
- Ordinary or standard commercial driver’s license required for all models
- Built‑in safety systems (anti‑skid, parking lock) and driver‑comfort features for reduced fatigue
- Rapid‑charging capability and smart‑charging hardware recommendations
- Battery‑swap/return service to minimize downtime and manage end‑of‑life batteries
- Cloud‑based fleet management platform for real‑time monitoring, diagnostics, and route optimization
- Customizable bodywork (cargo boxes, refrigeration units) to suit specific industry needs
- Eligibility for government EV subsidies with assistance in application and paperwork