Helixx is a digital manufacturing platform that utilizes advanced 3D printing techniques to produce low-cost electric vehicles, addressing the need for affordable zero-carbon transportation solutions. By streamlining the production process and sourcing sustainable materials, Helixx aims to enhance accessibility to electric mobility in urban environments.
Funding
$21.6M 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.
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Product
Problem
Existing transportation options in developing urban areas often lack affordability and sustainability, contributing to pollution and limited access to mobility for many residents. Traditional vehicle manufacturing processes are capital-intensive and environmentally taxing, hindering the widespread adoption of eco-friendly transportation solutions.
Solution
Helixx offers a digital manufacturing platform for producing low-cost electric vehicles through localized "Mobility Hubs," addressing the need for affordable and sustainable transportation in emerging megacities. These hubs utilize advanced 3D printing techniques and locally sourced components to streamline production and minimize environmental impact. Helixx licenses its technology to local partners, providing them with the tools and processes to assemble and market electric vehicles on a subscription basis. This approach enables rapid deployment of manufacturing facilities and promotes a circular economy through vehicle recycling and component reuse. The vehicles are designed on a single proprietary lightweight platform with swappable battery modules, offering a range of up to 200km.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes fleet operators, businesses, and entrepreneurs in developing nations seeking affordable, sustainable, and locally manufactured electric vehicles for commercial use.
Features
- Modular vehicle design based on a single proprietary lightweight platform, allowing for various commercial vehicle types (delivery van, truck, tuk-tuk, ride-share vehicle)
- 3D printing of structural and cosmetic body parts using a "click and bond" assembly process, reducing manufacturing complexity and waste
- Scalable "Mobility Hubs" that can be set up in 180 days, enabling localized production and job creation
- Digital twin technology, developed in partnership with Siemens, to ensure consistent quality and process control across distributed manufacturing sites
- Swappable lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery packs (2kWh modules, up to 12kWh total) for flexible range options and reduced downtime
- Subscription-based leasing model for fleets and business operators, promoting vehicle utilization and responsible end-of-life management
- Vertically Integrated Eco-Smart Mobility as a Service (VE-MaaS™) platform for managing vehicle refurbishment, upgrades, and material recycling