Open Motors
Open Motors provides modular electric vehicle platforms and end-to-end engineering services that let companies build custom EVs without starting from scratch. Its TABBY EVO platform is an open-source vehicle development kit with accessible CAN Bus for software developers, and the company also offers the HyperSwap battery swap system and manufacturing support with partners capable of producing 100,000 EVs per year.
- Automotive Technology
- Mobility & Transportation
- Battery Technology
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- Hardware
- Autonomous Vehicles
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Developing an electric vehicle from scratch requires years of R&D time, millions of dollars, and complex supply chain management, creating a significant barrier for startups and entrepreneurs entering the mobility sector. Traditional automakers are transitioning slowly to EVs, while the rise of mobility-as-a-service and on-demand logistics models demands cost-effective, modular vehicle platforms that can be rapidly adapted to new use cases.
Solution
Open Motors provides modular EV platforms and end-to-end engineering services that enable companies to build custom electric vehicles without starting from zero. The TABBY EVO platform serves as a development-friendly vehicle kit with accessible CAN Bus for software developers, compliant with L7e and M1 categories for road-legal certification. The company also offers the HyperSwap battery swap system, which is designed to be significantly more affordable than conventional swap solutions and compatible with multiple standards. Through a network of manufacturing partners with production capacity of 100,000 EVs per year (scalable to 300,000), Open Motors supports clients from concept design through engineering, prototyping, and full-scale production.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mobility startups, logistics companies, and R&D organizations seeking to develop custom electric vehicles for MaaS, delivery, and autonomous driving applications without building automotive engineering capabilities from scratch.
Features
- TABBY EVO modular EV platform available in 2-seat and 4-seat configurations with 15kW or 19kW electric motor options
- Vehicle architecture support for M1, L7e, L6e, LSV/NEV passenger categories and N1, N2 commercial categories
- HyperSwap automated battery swap technology with multi-standard compatibility and reduced infrastructure costs
- Full-spectrum R&D services covering electric powertrain systems, custom battery packs, vehicle structures (steel, aluminum, CFRP), suspension systems, and E/E-architecture
- Drive-by-wire system integration for autonomous driving capabilities
- Manufacturing and supply chain services with CKD (Complete Knock Down) shipping options for local assembly
- Digital twin simulation capabilities for AI training and autonomous driving development