Radar · Electric Vehicles in California
Best Electric Vehicles Companies in California, United States
The 551 best Electric Vehicles companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Rivian.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
551companies tracked
$33.6Bdisclosed funding
9unicorns
228have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · ELECTRIC VEHICLES × CALIFORNIA
Our analysis of 50 Electric Vehicles companies
$36.4b in tracked funding; 89% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
50companies analysed
89%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
7unicorns
2017median founding year
2.6Mcombined LinkedIn audience
61%of audience held by top 3
10companies hiring publicly (12 mo)
Ranked: Best Electric Vehicles companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivian 🦄 Manufacturer of off-road electric pickup trucks for adventure 90Tech top 9%Patents top 10%Market top 17%Funding top 18% All 13 signals ▾Techtop 9% Patentstop 10% Markettop 17% Fundingtop 18% Innovationtop 22% Moattop 26% Partnerstop 29% Newstop 37% Globaltop 37% Growthtop 42% Producttop 42% Fin. healthtop 44% Customerstop 46% Tech: 83 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 Patents: 2,609 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 2347 filings since 2022 vs 262 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 90/100 | $10.5B | 11 mo ago | 16,790 16,790 → 12,044 (-28%) · sector median +11% | — | ContentfulApple iCloud MailTypeScript+36 | 2,609 patents Electric vehicle powertrain, charging systems, and advanced vehicle perception/control technologies | 1 launch |
| 2 | Faraday Future Manufacturer of electric cars 62Funding top 14%AI top 15%Tech top 28%News top 28% All 14 signals ▾Fundingtop 14% AItop 15% Techtop 28% Newstop 28% Moattop 29% Patentstop 33% Innovationtop 38% Producttop 39% Partnerstop 42% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 48% Growthbottom 46% Globalbottom 42% Fin. healthbottom 28% Funding: Raised $3.2B across 19 rounds · 19 rounds over 9 yrs (2.1/yr) AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $3.2B | 2 mo ago | 586 586 → 550 (-6%) · sector median +11% | Matthias Aydt Global CEO | DrupalApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+22 | 674 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 3 | Nuro 🦄 Developer of autonomous driving technology for automakers and mobility providers 89Funding top 13%AI top 20%Growth top 22%Moat top 22% All 13 signals ▾Fundingtop 13% AItop 20% Growthtop 22% Moattop 22% Patentstop 23% Newstop 26% Markettop 32% Talenttop 34% Partnerstop 37% Innovationtop 38% Producttop 41% Techtop 42% Globalbottom 42% Funding: Raised $2.1B across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 8 yrs (0.8/yr) AI: Classified as an AI company rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 89/100 | $2.1B | 9 mo ago | 1,005 1,005 → 1,117 (+11%) · sector median +11% | Dave Ferguson Co-Founder & Co-CEO | SentryApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+18 | 294 patents Autonomous vehicle sensing, diagnostics, control, and communication systems integration | 1 internship · 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 4 | Lime 🦄 App-based rental platform providing self-drive electric kick-scooter 76Customers top 12%Funding top 21%Market top 26%Moat top 28% All 13 signals ▾Customerstop 12% Fundingtop 21% Markettop 26% Moattop 28% Talenttop 28% Techtop 29% Globaltop 30% Producttop 43% Innovationtop 49% Newstop 50% Partnersbottom 49% Patentsbottom 47% Growthbottom 39% Customers: Play-Store rating 4.86★ across 678,242 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +9% in 6 mo Funding: Raised $1.7B across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 9 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100 | $1.7B | 47 mo ago | 386 | Brad Bao Co-Founder | Craft CMSApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+33 | 12 patents Recovering valuable particulates from kraft paper waste for recycling and resource recovery | 1 internship |
| 5 | Archer 🦄 Developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for commercial use 67Funding top 18%Partners top 21%Growth top 24%Tech top 25% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Partnerstop 21% Growthtop 24% Techtop 25% Innovationtop 28% Moattop 31% Producttop 32% Newstop 34% Markettop 47% Globalbottom 46% Talentbottom 40% Fin. healthbottom 26% Funding: Raised $1.5B across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 3 yrs (1.7/yr) Partners: 3 partnership announcements in 12 mo (6 in 24 mo) · 15 contract events in 12 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $1.5B | 6 mo ago | 424 | Brett Adcock Co-Founder | PrismicApple iCloud MailNode.js+19 | — | 1 job opening |
| 6 | Lucid 🦄 Manufacturer of electric vehicles and related technologies for consumer markets 83Market top 16%Funding top 16%Tech top 21%Moat top 26% All 14 signals ▾Markettop 16% Fundingtop 16% Techtop 21% Moattop 26% Talenttop 28% Fin. healthtop 33% Patentstop 36% Newstop 39% Producttop 39% Growthtop 40% Globaltop 40% Partnerstop 40% Innovationbottom 49% Customersbottom 44% Market: 6,500 employees (top 7% of Energy Tech) · Revenue ~$1.4B Funding: Raised $1.1B across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 17 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 83/100 | $1.1B | 2 mo ago | 6,500 6,500 → 7,722 (+19%) · sector median +11% | Peter Rawlinson CEO and CTO | DrupalApple iCloud MailPHP+26 | 114 patents Handheld confocal microscopy and AI-generated synthetic imaging for tissue diagnostics | — |
| 7 | TeraWatt Provider of electrified transport solutions | $1.1B | 45 mo ago | 57 | Benjamin Birnbaum Co-Founder; Board Director | WebflowLeafletMapbox.js+18 | — | 1 job opening |
| 8 | Joby Aviation Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft 69Partners top 15%Product top 18%Funding top 25%Growth top 26% All 13 signals ▾Partnerstop 15% Producttop 18% Fundingtop 25% Growthtop 26% Moattop 32% Techtop 33% Newstop 33% Markettop 37% Fin. healthtop 46% Globaltop 47% Talentbottom 49% Innovationbottom 46% Patentsbottom 39% Partners: 5 partnership announcements in 12 mo (7 in 24 mo) · 15 contract events in 12 mo Product: 1 product launch event in 12 mo, 1 the year before · Company stage: Public rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $690M | 12 mo ago | 1,777 1,777 → 2,088 (+18%) · sector median +11% | Joeben Bevirt Founder & CEO | Apache HTTP ServerCloudflareKlaro+13 | 23 patents Electric VTOL aircraft with pivoting/stowing rotors that mimic rigid-wing aerodynamics | 2 partnerships · 1 expansion |
| 9 | Fisker 🦄 Manufacturer of electric cars | $655M | 35 mo ago | 1,195 | Henrik Fisker Co-Founder & CEO | — | 90 patents Electric vehicle architecture, safety structures, battery integration, and vehicle infotainment systems. | — |
| 10 | Zero Motorcycles Manufacturer of electric motorcycles, related accessories, and associated merchandise 74Funding top 13%Tech top 25%Moat top 28%News top 29% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 13% Techtop 25% Moattop 28% Newstop 29% Innovationtop 32% Growthtop 32% Producttop 32% Patentstop 33% Markettop 46% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 44% Customersbottom 44% Funding: Raised $554M across 55 rounds · 55 rounds over 19 yrs (2.9/yr) Tech: 52 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $554M | 1 mo ago | 224 | Sam Paschel CEO | PrismicSentryApple iCloud Mail+29 | 55 patents Electric motorcycle powertrain control, cooling, and braking systems | — |
| 11 | ALSO 🦄 Manufacturer of electric bikes, quadricycles, helmets, gear, and accessories 76Funding top 17%Growth top 28%Market top 34%Tech top 37% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 17% Growthtop 28% Markettop 34% Techtop 37% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 33% Funding: Raised $505M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 1 yrs (3.0/yr) Growth: Web rank 5,000,000 → 1,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100 | $505M | 2 mo ago | — | Chris Yu Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+30 | — | 1 award |
| 12 | Ample 🦄 Provider of modular battery swapping for electric vehicles 69Innovation top 21%Funding top 23%Moat top 25%Patents top 26% All 9 signals ▾Innovationtop 21% Fundingtop 23% Moattop 25% Patentstop 26% Talenttop 38% Markettop 41% Growthtop 45% Globaltop 47% Techbottom 37% Innovation: 68 patents (top 29% of patent-holders) · 52 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $280M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 8 yrs (0.6/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $280M | 18 mo ago | 173 | John Souza Co-founder & President | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | 68 patents Battery swapping systems, thermal protection, and fastener tech for electric vehicles | — |
| 13 | FreeWire Developer of electric-vehicle charging solutions | $231M | 31 mo ago | 111 | David Keith Co-Founder & CEO | WixSentryApple iCloud Mail+8 | — | — |
| 14 | SPAN Smart energy management technology platform that modernizes residential electrical systems 82Funding top 13%Innovation top 18%Patents top 20%Growth top 28% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 13% Innovationtop 18% Patentstop 20% Growthtop 28% Moattop 28% Producttop 35% Talenttop 38% Techtop 42% Customerstop 42% Markettop 43% Globalbottom 42% Funding: Raised $231M across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 8 yrs (1.2/yr) Innovation: 78 patents (top 21% of patent-holders) · 64 filings since 2022 vs 14 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 82/100 | $231M | 5 mo ago | 220 | Jireh Seow Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+22 | 78 patents Smart electrical panel and load management systems for residential/commercial energy control | 1 job opening |
| 15 | Monarch Tractor Manufacturer of electric, autonomous tractors and related technology solutions 55Patents top 18%Funding top 21%Innovation top 24%Moat top 28% All 12 signals ▾Patentstop 18% Fundingtop 21% Innovationtop 24% Moattop 28% Talenttop 28% Techtop 40% Producttop 40% Partnerstop 45% Growthbottom 47% Newsbottom 45% Globalbottom 42% Marketbottom 26% Patents: 92 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 83 filings since 2022 vs 9 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $220M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 6 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $220M | 22 mo ago | 11 | Mark Schwager Co-Founder & President | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+28 | 92 patents Autonomous agricultural vehicle guidance, control, and safety systems | — |
| 16 | Saildrone Developer of autonomous unmanned surface vehicle 55Funding top 23%Moat top 31%Growth top 35%Tech top 42% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 23% Moattop 31% Growthtop 35% Techtop 42% Markettop 47% Talentbottom 49% Patentsbottom 45% Globalbottom 43% Innovationbottom 37% Newsbottom 22% Funding: Raised $190M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 10 yrs (0.4/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 18 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $190M | 13 mo ago | 250 | Richard Jenkins Founder & CEO | WebflowSalesforceGSAP+17 | 18 patents Autonomous unmanned surface vehicles with flexible sensor mounts and square-wing sail propulsion. | 2 job openings · 1 launch |
| 17 | Harbinger Motors Manufacturer offering electric vehicle solutions 64Funding top 21%Talent top 28%Moat top 32%Patents top 34% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 21% Talenttop 28% Moattop 32% Patentstop 34% Innovationtop 35% Growthtop 35% Techtop 42% Newstop 43% Marketbottom 39% Globalbottom 39% Partnersbottom 34% Funding: Raised $180M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 4 yrs (1.2/yr) Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $180M | 7 mo ago | 52 | William Eberts Co-Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26 | 44 patents Electric commercial vehicle powertrain components and safety-integrated battery systems | 1 internship · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 18 | Arc Boats Manufacturer of electric ships 53Funding top 27%Growth top 35%Tech top 36%Moat top 39% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 27% Growthtop 35% Techtop 36% Moattop 39% Producttop 40% Newstop 45% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 38% Globalbottom 32% Funding: Raised $137M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 5 yrs (0.6/yr) Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $137M | 3 mo ago | 55 | Mitch Lee Co-Founder & CEO | SanityNode.jsTailwind CSS+24 | — | 2 job openings · 1 internship · 1 launch |
| 19 | Windrose Manufacturer of electric trucks | $110M | 26 mo ago | — | Wen Han Founder | RubyYouTubeTailwind CSS+7 | — | 1 launch |
| 20 | Elroy Air Autonomous aircraft systems for cargo delivery purposes 62Growth top 18%News top 20%Funding top 27%Moat top 31% All 10 signals ▾Growthtop 18% Newstop 20% Fundingtop 27% Moattop 31% Talenttop 34% Partnerstop 40% Producttop 49% Techbottom 47% Marketbottom 40% Globalbottom 39% Growth: Headcount 18 → 48 (+167%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo News: 6 BI events in 12 mo (of 31 tracked, 6 types) · +200% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $110M | 19 mo ago | 48 48 → 45 (-6%) · sector median +11% | Clint Cope Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceTailwind CSS+10 | — | 2 launchs · 2 partnerships |
| 21 | Glydways Developer of electric autonomous shuttles and mass transit solutions 74News top 19%Innovation top 20%Patents top 21%Funding top 23% All 10 signals ▾Newstop 19% Innovationtop 20% Patentstop 21% Fundingtop 23% Growthtop 25% Talenttop 28% Moattop 32% Techbottom 49% Marketbottom 41% Globalbottom 40% News: 7 BI events in 12 mo (of 13 tracked, 3 types) · 6 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo Innovation: 74 patents (top 25% of patent-holders) · 66 filings since 2022 vs 8 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $96M | 9 mo ago | 76 | Zachary Zeliff Co-Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+20 | 74 patents Autonomous vehicle navigation, lidar perception, trajectory planning, and adaptive suspension systems | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 22 | Aptera Motors Developer of solar electric vehicles designed for efficient energy use | $83M | 18 mo ago | 91 | Jim Chyou Asia Pacific Ceo | WordPress Site EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+39 | 86 patents Solar-integrated vehicle structures, UI displays, and laminated solar panel manufacturing for EVs | — |
| 23 | Super73 Platform offering electric bicycles 72Tech top 26%Patents top 26%Funding top 27%Talent top 28% All 11 signals ▾Techtop 26% Patentstop 26% Fundingtop 27% Talenttop 28% Innovationtop 31% Growthtop 32% Moattop 32% Producttop 35% Marketbottom 49% Globalbottom 36% Customersbottom 35% Tech: 59 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services Patents: 55 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 35 filings since 2022 vs 20 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100 | $66M | 8 mo ago | 94 94 → 62 (-34%) · sector median +11% | Aaron Wong Co-Founder & Co-CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+38 | 55 patents Electric motorcycles with modular performance control and detachable frame components | 3 job openings |
| 24 | Lightship Manufacturers of electric recreational vehicles 55Growth top 21%Funding top 27%Moat top 31%Tech top 35% All 8 signals ▾Growthtop 21% Fundingtop 27% Moattop 31% Techtop 35% Newstop 41% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 30% Growth: Headcount 1 → 28 (+2700%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $61.2M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $61M | 7 mo ago | 28 | Toby Kraus Co-Founder & CEO | PHPTailwind CSSAmazon Web Services+25 | — | 1 launch · 2 expansions |
| 25 | Mullen Technologies Manufacturer of Class 1-4 commercial electric vehicles and chassis cabs | $59M | 18 mo ago | 326 | David Michery CEO Mullen Automotive | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+25 | — | — |
| 26 | Weave Grid Developer of a platform for electric vehicle and grid integration 45Tech top 24%Talent top 28%Funding top 31%Moat top 31% All 8 signals ▾Techtop 24% Talenttop 28% Fundingtop 31% Moattop 31% Growthbottom 47% Globalbottom 39% Marketbottom 26% Newsbottom 17% Tech: 45 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Web Services Talent: Analyst team rating 4/5 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $50M | 8 mo ago | 10 | — | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+27 | — | 2 partnerships |
| 27 | Qnovo Battery management software for the e-mobility sector 50Patents top 27%Talent top 28%Moat top 32%Innovation top 33% All 9 signals ▾Patentstop 27% Talenttop 28% Moattop 32% Innovationtop 33% Fundingtop 33% Growthtop 45% Techbottom 47% Globalbottom 42% Marketbottom 29% Patents: 96 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 31 filings since 2022 vs 27 in 2017-21 Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $40M | 3 mo ago | 22 22 → 33 (+50%) · sector median +11% | Dania Ghantous Co-Founder & VP | WebflowGSAPTypekit+20 | 96 patents Adaptive battery charging and metal plating detection for lithium‑ion cell management | 1 award |
| 28 | WattEV Platform offering electric trucking infrastructure and services 48Growth top 28%Tech top 29%Funding top 37%Moat top 47% All 11 signals ▾Growthtop 28% Techtop 29% Fundingtop 37% Moattop 47% Talentbottom 49% Patentsbottom 47% Innovationbottom 44% Productbottom 39% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 29% Newsbottom 19% Growth: Web rank 50,000,000 → 10,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 44 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $37M | 1 mo ago | 30 30 → 42 (+40%) · sector median +11% | Umar Javed Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+34 | 3 patents Smart matrix switching for optimal EV charging station power and DER management | 1 partnership · 2 expansions · 2 awards |
| 29 | IBC Platform offering prismatic lithium-ion cells for mobility and energy storage 35Growth top 31%Funding top 32%Tech top 44%Talent top 46% All 11 signals ▾Growthtop 31% Fundingtop 32% Techtop 44% Talenttop 46% Newsbottom 45% Globalbottom 45% Fin. healthbottom 44% Moatbottom 38% Innovationbottom 36% Patentsbottom 32% Marketbottom 14% Growth: Revenue +1937% YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $35.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 2 yrs (1.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $35M | 12 mo ago | 6 | Priyadarshi Panda Co-Founder & CEO | GoDaddy Website BuilderGoogle MapsVimeo+13 | 3 patents Electrical conduit connectors and metal strip casting equipment manufacturing | 1 job opening · 1 launch |
| 30 | Flux Power Manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for material handling and ground support equipment 60Talent top 15%Funding top 30%Partners top 31%Product top 35% All 12 signals ▾Talenttop 15% Fundingtop 30% Partnerstop 31% Producttop 35% Markettop 40% Newstop 41% Fin. healthtop 44% Moattop 44% Growthtop 49% Techbottom 49% Innovationbottom 46% Globalbottom 30% Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5 Funding: Raised $33.6M across 14 rounds · 14 rounds over 14 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $34M | 10 mo ago | 133 133 → 97 (-27%) · sector median +11% | — | HubSpot CMS HubAmazon Web ServicesIsotope+19 | — | 2 launchs |
| 31 | Mitra EV Provider of electric vehicle leasing, charging, and fleet management solutions 37Talent top 38%Funding top 43%Global bottom 33% All 3 signals ▾Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 43% Globalbottom 33% Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated Funding: Raised $28.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 37/100 | $28M | 6 mo ago | — | James Tong Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 32 | EV Realty Provider of charging hubs for commercial electric vehicle fleets 45Growth top 23%Talent top 28%News top 29%Funding top 34% All 9 signals ▾Growthtop 23% Talenttop 28% Newstop 29% Fundingtop 34% Moattop 37% Innovationbottom 39% Patentsbottom 38% Globalbottom 31% Marketbottom 27% Growth: 1 acquisition/expansion move in 24 mo · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $28M | 7 mo ago | 13 | Sean Kiernan Co-Founder & COO | — | 13 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 33 | Treehouse Software-enabled home electrification | $27M | 20 mo ago | 23 | Arthur Switalski Co-Founder / Head of Design | Node.jsTailwind CSSReact+19 | 2 patents Personalized online content presentation with real-time user choice analytics | 1 job opening · 1 partnership |
| 34 | Endera Developer of comprehensive commercial electric shuttles and telematics software solutions | $27M | 16 mo ago | 58 | John Walsh Founder & CEO | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTypeScript+28 | 7 patents EV thermal management, chassis integration, and in‑vehicle health/facial recognition diagnostics | — |
| 35 | Nuvve Provider of electric-vehicle charging and bidirectional vehicle-to-grid systems 50News top 23%Patents top 25%Innovation top 27%Tech top 30% All 13 signals ▾Newstop 23% Patentstop 25% Innovationtop 27% Techtop 30% Fundingtop 34% Producttop 34% Partnerstop 36% Talenttop 41% Growthbottom 49% Moatbottom 44% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 34% Fin. healthbottom 32% News: 7 BI events in 12 mo (of 14 tracked, 4 types) · +600% YoY Patents: 51 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 42 filings since 2022 vs 9 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $18M | 5 mo ago | 56 56 → 40 (-29%) · sector median +11% | Gregory Poilasne Chairman and CEO | DrupalApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+29 | 51 patents Virtualized battery aggregation and intelligent local energy management for grid services | 1 partnership |
| 36 | AmpUp Provider of a platform for managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure | $15M | 20 mo ago | 50 | Timotej Gavrilovic Co-Founder | SentryZendeskTypeScript+20 | 11 patents EV charging network management, remote charger servicing, and grid load distribution integration. | — |
| 37 | Presto Provider of fast and easy EV charging solutions | $15M | 16 mo ago | — | J Raynor Co-Founder | WebflowLeafletMapbox.js+18 | 11 patents Secure embedded messaging delivery and stylized print formatting for communication devices | 2 partnerships |
| 38 | Optiwatt Charging management app for electric vehicle owners | $14M | 21 mo ago | 10 | Casey Donahue Founder & CEO | Amazon WebstoreSentryTypeScript+43 | — | — |
| 39 | Odys Aviation Designer and manufacturer of a VTOL aircraft 62Funding top 23%Growth top 35%Tech top 35%Moat top 37% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 23% Growthtop 35% Techtop 35% Moattop 37% Talenttop 38% Innovationtop 41% Partnerstop 45% Patentstop 47% Marketbottom 39% Globalbottom 39% Newsbottom 21% Funding: Raised $13.7M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 4 yrs (0.8/yr) Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $14M | 8 mo ago | 28 28 → 53 (+89%) · sector median +11% | Axel Radermacher Co-Founder | PrismicApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+18 | 6 patents Adaptive aircraft control architectures and high‑lift flap drive mechanisms for multi‑mode flight | — |
| 40 | Ridepanda Online retailer platform offering multi-category electric vehicles 50Tech top 27%Growth top 35%Funding top 37%Talent top 38% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 27% Growthtop 35% Fundingtop 37% Talenttop 38% Moattop 39% Globalbottom 38% Marketbottom 26% Tech: 45 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $11M | 3 mo ago | 23 | Chinmay Malaviya Co-founder and CEO | WebflowZohoAmazon Web Services+26 | — | — |
| 41 | PteroDynamics Developer of autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft systems and platforms 40Moat top 31%Growth top 35%Innovation top 36%Patents top 36% All 10 signals ▾Moattop 31% Growthtop 35% Innovationtop 36% Patentstop 36% Techtop 49% Talentbottom 49% Fundingbottom 47% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 24% Newsbottom 22% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 18 patents Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100 | $8M | 0 mo ago | 14 14 → 23 (+64%) · sector median +11% | Matthew Graczyk CEO and Board Director | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | 18 patents Advanced control systems for autonomous VTOL aircraft and vertical lift drones | 1 partnership |
| 42 | Drive Powerline AI-powered solutions for connecting batteries for EVs 22Talent top 38%Funding top 44%AI top 45%Tech bottom 40% All 6 signals ▾Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 44% AItop 45% Techbottom 40% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 18% Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated Funding: Raised $7.4M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 4 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 22/100 | $7M | 4 mo ago | 8 | Julian Lamy Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | Framer SitesUIKitReact+8 | — | — |
| 43 | Standard Fleet SaaS-driven provider of EV fleet management solutions 42Tech top 32%Funding top 35%Growth top 35%Moat top 39% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 32% Fundingtop 35% Growthtop 35% Moattop 39% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 24% Tech: 36 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Web Services Funding: Raised $7.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 4 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 42/100 | $7M | 9 mo ago | 5 | David Hodge Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+20 | — | — |
| 44 | Plug Online marketplace for buying and selling used EVs | $7M | 14 mo ago | — | Jimmy Douglas Founder & CEO | — | 3 patents Advanced power management hardware for battery and energy storage systems | — |
| 45 | Pando Electric Developer of chargers for electric vehicles | $6M | 13 mo ago | — | Aaron Li Founder & CEO | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+21 | — | — |
| 46 | Emobi AI-powered station management solutions for station operators 40Funding top 29%AI top 45%Talent bottom 49%Market bottom 37% All 5 signals ▾Fundingtop 29% AItop 45% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 37% Globalbottom 29% Funding: Raised $3.9M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 4 yrs (0.5/yr) AI: Product described with: ai-powered rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100 | $4M | 4 mo ago | — | Lin Fa Founder & CEO | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 47 | Scalvy Developer of powertrain system for multiple cateories of electric vehicles 22News top 38%Moat top 38%Talent top 38%Innovation top 41% All 9 signals ▾Newstop 38% Moattop 38% Talenttop 38% Innovationtop 41% Patentstop 43% Fundingtop 48% Globalbottom 37% Techbottom 31% Marketbottom 19% News: 3 BI events in 12 mo (of 3 tracked, 2 types) · Top themes: Funding, Capital raise Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 5/10 · IP moat: 8 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 22/100 | $3M | 2 mo ago | 6 | Amr Ibrahem Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | 8 patents Electric power electronics and control systems for automotive drive and distribution | — |
| 48 | L-Charge Provider of off-grid electric vehicle charging services for commercial fleet operators | $2M | 4 mo ago | 2 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | 7 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 partnership |
| 49 | Envirotech Vehicles Manufacturer of electric vehicles for operational and commercial use cases | $1M | 3 mo ago | — | Phillip Oldridge CEO and Board Chair | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | — |
| 50 | RoboDock Developer of robotic charging systems for electric and autonomous vehicle fleets | $500K | 5 mo ago | — | Celine Wang Co-Founder & CTO | — | — | — |
Top 12 Electric Vehicles companies in California
#1
Public · Los Angeles, California · founded 2014 · 586 employees$3.2Braised▾
Public · Los Angeles, California · founded 2014 · 586 employees
Manufacturer of electric cars. It offers a comprehensive solution for electric mobility like smart mobility platforms, designing, engineering services, and more. It develops FF91 electric cars with features that include 3 electric motors,lithium-ion batteries, automated re-loading systems, cloud, and AI-enabled user interfaces, and more.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 62how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 14%AI
top 15%Tech
top 28%News
top 28%Moat
top 29%Patents
top 33%Funding: Raised $3.2B across 19 rounds · 19 rounds over 9 yrs (2.1/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Apr 2026)
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Tech: 52 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Akamai, Amazon Cloudfront · Devops: Nginx
Audience (LinkedIn): 117k LinkedIn followers — 4.5% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Post IPO$45M
- Jul 2025Post IPO$105M
- Apr 2025Post IPO$8.9M
- Dec 2024Post IPO$30M
Founders & team
Investors
Palantir, Small Business Administration, Birch Lake, Ares Management, Innovatus Capital Partners, Informa
Tech stack
Acquia Cloud PlatformAcquia Cloud Site FactoryAdobe AnalyticsAdobe Experience Platform Identity ServiceAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAkamai
#2
Lucid 🦄Public · Newark, California · founded 2007 · 6500 employees$1.1Braised▾
Lucid 🦄
Public · Newark, California · founded 2007 · 6500 employees
Manufacturer of electric vehicles and related technologies for consumer markets. It offers various models with different range capabilities and features. The company also provides related services, including financing options and vehicle accessories.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 83how this company ranks against its industry peers
Market
top 16%Funding
top 16%Tech
top 21%Moat
top 26%Talent
top 28%Fin. health
top 33%Market: 6,500 employees (top 7% of Energy Tech) · Revenue ~$1.4B · Top-100,000 web property
Funding: Raised $1.1B across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 17 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Apr 2026)
Tech: 67 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Akamai, Amazon Cloudfront · Observability: Bugsnag
Audience (LinkedIn): 616k LinkedIn followers — 23.6% of this cohort's audience · 744 engagements/post (17.4× cohort median)
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Post IPO$750M
- Nov 2025Post IPO$875M
- Sep 2025Post IPO$300M
- Feb 2024Grant (prize money)$6M
Founders & team
Investors
Venrock, Tsing Capital, Public Investment Fund, BAIC, Uber, Ayar Third Investment
Tech stack
Acquia Cloud PlatformAcquia Cloud Site FactoryAdobe AnalyticsAdobe Experience Platform Identity ServiceAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAkamai
#3
Series G · Scotts Valley, California · founded 2006 · 224 employees$554.2Mraised▾
Series G · Scotts Valley, California · founded 2006 · 224 employees
Manufacturer of electric motorcycles, related accessories, and associated merchandise. The company provides various models across different lines, including options for on-road and off-road use. It offers resources related to electric vehicle advantages, charging, range, and technology. The business also facilitates finding dealers, viewing events, and comparing models.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 74how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 13%Tech
top 25%Moat
top 28%News
top 29%Innovation
top 32%Growth
top 32%Funding: Raised $554M across 55 rounds · 55 rounds over 19 yrs (2.9/yr) · Last round Series G (May 2026)
Tech: 52 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare · Observability: Sentry
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 55 patents · Soonicorn
Funding rounds
- May 2026Series G$15M
- Oct 2024Series G$100.2M
- Sep 2022Series G$107M
- Apr 2022Series F$86.6M
Founders & team
Investors
Invus, Polaris Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Exor, Mbard, California Energy Commission
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesAmerican ExpressApple Icloud MailCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#4
Rivian 🦄Public · Irvine, California · founded 2009 · 16790 employees$10.5Braised▾
Rivian 🦄
Public · Irvine, California · founded 2009 · 16790 employees
Manufacturer of off-road electric pickup trucks for adventure. The platform specializes in premium electric sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks designed for off-road capability and adventure. Its flagship products include the R1T electric pickup and the R1S electric SUV, both built on a flexible skateboard platform that supports future vehicle models. It offers features including quad-motor all-wheel drives, air suspensions, hydraulic roll control, optimum storage capacity, weather-resistant, optimum charging time, and more.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 90how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 9%Patents
top 10%Market
top 17%Funding
top 18%Innovation
top 22%Moat
top 26%Tech: 83 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 · Devops: Envoy, Nginx
Patents: 2,609 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 2347 filings since 2022 vs 262 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Market: 16,790 employees (top 2% of Energy Tech) · Revenue ~$1.4B · Top-100,000 web property
Audience (LinkedIn): 778k LinkedIn followers — 29.7% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jun 2025Post IPO$1B
- Feb 2022Post IPO—
- Jul 2021Series E$2.5B
- Jan 2021Series E$2.6B
Investors
T. Rowe Price, Ford, BlackRock, Amazon, Illinois, General Motors
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAmplitudeAngular
#5
ALSO 🦄Series C · Palo Alto, California · founded 2025$505Mraised▾
ALSO 🦄
Series C · Palo Alto, California · founded 2025
Manufacturer of electric bikes, quadricycles, helmets, gear, and accessories. The company offers electric bikes with features like integrated lighting and modular top frames. It also provides quadricycles designed for commercial cargo and personal transportation. Helmets with built-in speakers and lighting are available, alongside compatible gear and accessories.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 76how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 17%Growth
top 28%Market
top 34%Tech
top 37%Talent
bottom 49%Global
bottom 33%Funding: Raised $505M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 1 yrs (3.0/yr) · Last round Series C (Mar 2026)
Growth: Web rank 5,000,000 → 1,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Market: Top-1,000,000 web property · Unicorn
Audience (LinkedIn): 21k LinkedIn followers · 270 engagements/post (6.3× cohort median)
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 2 partnerships · 3 awards (incl. TurneDash) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2026Series C$200M
- Jul 2025Series B$200M
- Mar 2025Series B$105M
Founders & team
Investors
Eclipse, Greenoaks, DoorDash, Prysm Capital
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailApple PayCart FunctionalityCloudflareCore-JsEmotion
#6
Archer 🦄Public · San Jose, California · founded 2018 · 424 employees$1.5Braised▾
Archer 🦄
Public · San Jose, California · founded 2018 · 424 employees
Developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for commercial use. The company focuses on aircraft certification, safety, and defense applications. It provides updates through its newsroom and offers various resources. These resources include information for investors, media, and potential employees.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 18%Partners
top 21%Growth
top 24%Tech
top 25%Innovation
top 28%Moat
top 31%Funding: Raised $1.5B across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 3 yrs (1.7/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Dec 2025)
Partners: 3 partnership announcements in 12 mo (6 in 24 mo) · 15 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 15 deals
Growth: Headcount 164 → 424 (+159%) across vintages · 6 acquisition/expansion moves in 24 mo · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 169k LinkedIn followers — 6.5% of this cohort's audience
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Staff GNC Engineer
Funding rounds
- Dec 2025Post IPO—
- Jun 2025Post IPO$850M
- Dec 2024Post IPO$430M
- Aug 2024Post IPO$220M
Founders & team
Investors
United Airlines, Stellantis, Boeing, ARK Investment Management, Wellington, 2PointZero
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesAnimate.CssApple Icloud MailBugherdCdnjsCloudflare
#7
Nuro 🦄Series E · Mountain View, California · founded 2016 · 1005 employees$2.1Braised▾
Nuro 🦄
Series E · Mountain View, California · founded 2016 · 1005 employees
Developer of autonomous driving technology for automakers and mobility providers. The company offers a self-driving system designed to empower the scaling of autonomy. It provides a universal autonomy platform that is vehicle-agnostic and cost-efficient. Automakers and mobility platforms can license the technology to power robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 89how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 13%AI
top 20%Growth
top 22%Moat
top 22%Patents
top 23%News
top 26%Funding: Raised $2.1B across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 8 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series E (Aug 2025)
AI: Classified as an AI company
Growth: Headcount 644 → 1,005 (+56%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 113k LinkedIn followers — 4.3% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. Ultra and Lucid Motors) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Aug 2025Series E$97M
- Apr 2025Series E$106M
- Nov 2021Series D$600M
- Mar 2021Series C—
Founders & team
Investors
Greylock Partners, Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, Gaorong Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund, Chipotle, Fidelity Investments
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCdnjsCloudflareCore-JsFlickityGoogle Tag Manager
#8
Series C · San Francisco, California · founded 2014 · 220 employees$231Mraised▾
Series C · San Francisco, California · founded 2014 · 220 employees
Smart energy management technology platform that modernizes residential electrical systems. Its solutions replace traditional electrical panels with smart systems that provide homeowners with real-time visibility into household energy usage, circuit-level monitoring, and remote control of appliances and connected devices. It is designed to support modern electrified homes by integrating technologies such as home batteries, electric vehicle chargers, solar systems, HVAC systems, and heat pumps into a centralized energy management ecosystem.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 82how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 13%Innovation
top 18%Patents
top 20%Growth
top 28%Moat
top 28%Product
top 35%Funding: Raised $231M across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 8 yrs (1.2/yr) · Last round Series C (Jan 2026)
Innovation: 78 patents (top 21% of patent-holders) · 64 filings since 2022 vs 14 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware
Patents: 78 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 64 filings since 2022 vs 14 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Audience (LinkedIn): 35k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public)
Funding rounds
- Jan 2026Series C$163.3M
- Sep 2025Series B$25M
- Jun 2025Grant (prize money)$999.8K
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$999.8K
Founders & team
Investors
ArcTern Ventures, Capricorn, Incite, One Zero Capital, Wireframe Ventures, Ulu Ventures
Tech stack
AccessibeAhrefsApple Icloud MailAuraBootstrapCloudflare
#9
Series C · Los Angeles, California · founded 2021 · 55 employees$137Mraised▾
Series C · Los Angeles, California · founded 2021 · 55 employees
Manufacturer of electric ships. It designs and develops boats using marine-grade aluminium materials. Its features include aluminium hulls, custom-built batteries, and electric propulsion engines.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 53how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 27%Growth
top 35%Tech
top 36%Moat
top 39%Product
top 40%News
top 45%Funding: Raised $137M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 5 yrs (0.6/yr) · Last round Series C (Mar 2026)
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 29 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Ses, Amazon Web Services · Observability: Microsoft Clarity
Audience (LinkedIn): 25k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +2 · hiring: Sr. Manager, Production Operations, Electrical Systems Engineer
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 1 partnerships (incl. US SailGP Team) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2026Series C$50M
- Sep 2023Series B$70M
- Nov 2021Series A$30M
- Oct 2021Seed—
Founders & team
Investors
Andreessen Horowitz, Lowercarbon Capital, Abstract Ventures, Eclipse, Dreamers, 35V
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCookieyesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager
#10
Seed · El Segundo, California · founded 2020 · 30 employees$37Mraised▾
Seed · El Segundo, California · founded 2020 · 30 employees
Platform offering electric trucking infrastructure and services. It offers a full-service fast-charging solution, access to electric tractors, and expert support for fleet electrification. This includes maintenance and operational assistance, aiming to provide a cost-competitive alternative to traditional diesel trucking. The company also focuses on developing charging depots that are safe, reliable, and easily accessible for various truck types. Its services are designed to help shippers and carriers transition to zero-emission transportation, reducing their carbon footprint and meeting sustainability goals. The company's approach involves creating a complete ecosystem to support the needs of the electric trucking sector.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 28%Tech
top 29%Funding
top 37%Moat
top 47%Talent
bottom 49%Patents
bottom 47%Growth: Web rank 50,000,000 → 10,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 44 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare · Devops: Nginx
Funding: Raised $37.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 4 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Seed (Apr 2026)
Audience (LinkedIn): 10k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships · 3 awards · 2 expansions (incl. Mission Critical Group) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Seed—
- Nov 2023Venture Debt—
- Nov 2023PE—
- Jul 2023Grant (prize money)$34M
Founders & team
Investors
State of California, Apollo Global Management, Mission Critical Facilities International, Automobility
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesAnime.JsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementContact Form 7Core-Js
#11
Series C · Gardena, California · founded 2021 · 52 employees$179.9Mraised▾
Series C · Gardena, California · founded 2021 · 52 employees
Manufacturer offering electric vehicle solutions. It focuses on developing and producing electric transport technologies for various mobility needs. The company works on creating efficient and sustainable vehicle systems suited for modern transportation.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 21%Talent
top 28%Moat
top 32%Patents
top 34%Innovation
top 35%Growth
top 35%Funding: Raised $180M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 4 yrs (1.2/yr) · Last round Series C (Nov 2025)
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 44 patents · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 33k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships · 1 awards (incl. American Rheinmetall) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Nov 2025Series C$160M
- Sep 2024Series B$100M
- Aug 2023Series A$72.7M
- Nov 2022Series A$6M
Founders & team
Investors
Ridgeline, Thor Industries, Tiger Global Management, Maniv Mobility, Ironspring Ventures, Greycroft
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookieyesCore-JsFacebook Pixel
#12
Public · Santa Cruz, California · founded 2009 · 1777 employees$690Mraised▾
Public · Santa Cruz, California · founded 2009 · 1777 employees
Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The company designs and builds aircraft that use electric power for vertical takeoff and landing operations. It focuses on developing innovative solutions for urban air mobility and sustainable aviation. Users include businesses and operators seeking advanced aircraft technologies.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 69how this company ranks against its industry peers
Partners
top 15%Product
top 18%Funding
top 25%Growth
top 26%Moat
top 32%Tech
top 33%Partners: 5 partnership announcements in 12 mo (7 in 24 mo) · 15 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 15 deals
Product: 1 product launch event in 12 mo, 1 the year before · Company stage: Public
Funding: Raised $690M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 10 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Post IPO (May 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 186k LinkedIn followers — 7.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. Taylor Motor Corporation) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- May 2025Post IPO$250M
- Oct 2024Post IPO$500M
- Nov 2023Grant (prize money)$9.8M
- Jun 2023Post IPO$100M
Founders & team
Investors
Capricorn, JetBlue Technology Ventures, SPARX Group, Oryx, Uber, Toyota Ventures
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerApple PayCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsDreamhost
Funding & investor landscape
$33.6Btotal disclosed funding
203companies funded
697disclosed rounds
7rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Y Combinator17 rounds
Notable founders
Matthias Aydt
Global CEO · Faraday Future
Peter Rawlinson
CEO and CTO · Lucid
Bernard Tse
CEO · Lucid
Sam Paschel
CEO · Zero Motorcycles
Chris Yu
Co-Founder · ALSO
Brett Adcock
Co-Founder · Archer
Dave Ferguson
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Nuro
Jiajun Zhu
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Nuro
Jireh Seow
Co-Founder · SPAN
Arch Rao
Founder & CEO · SPAN
Mitch Lee
Co-Founder & CEO · Arc Boats
Umar Javed
Co-Founder · WattEV
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 734,138 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Electric Vehicles coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
RESEARCH IN CALIFORNIA · Mobility
How research on Electric Vehicles in California is moving
A read on the academic research around Electric Vehicles in California — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 505 papers.
UC Davis, Berkeley, and Riverside lead California's EV and battery infrastructure research across 505 papers, with advancement dominating and a cautiously optimistic stance (0.38).
505 papers · stance +0.38 · 24% breakthrough · 25% concern
top institutions
- University of California, Davis123
- University of California, Berkeley121
- University of California, Riverside49
- University of California, Los Angeles33
- University of California, Irvine28
leading researchers
Scott Moura · Gil Tal · Rajit Gadh · Alan Jenn · Mahnoosh Alizadeh · Scott Hardman
prism intelligence · tone & topics
94% positive · 4% critical tone
TransportationEnergyAutomotiveBusinessEnvironmentArtificial Intelligence
▲
Breakthroughs106 · 21%
▼ 27%→19% share
▼0.7× share momentum7 median citations55% since 2021mostly methods-led
Grid-integration breakthroughs are intensifying — Grid papers rose from 3 to 10 while Electrification emerged with 8 papers.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Electricity2→12
- Automotive engineering6→14
- Power (physics)2→10
- Grid3→10
- Electrical engineering1→6
Newly emergingElectrification 0→8 · Metre 0→4 · Energy storage 0→4
Landmark Optimal decentralized protocol for electric vehicle charging · 979 cites
◆
Advancements227 · 45%
▼ 48%→41% share
▼0.9× share momentum6 median citations55% since 2021mostly methods-led
Battery advancement research is surging — Battery (electricity) papers nearly doubled from 14 to 26 across California EV studies.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Electricity4→19
- Grid4→17
- Battery (electricity)14→26
- Automotive engineering24→36
- Electrical engineering1→13
Newly emergingElectrification 0→11 · Truck 0→9 · Market penetration 0→5
Landmark Infrastructure Planning for Electric Vehicles with Battery Swapping · 532 cites
▼
Concerns113 · 22%
▲ 16%→27% share
▲1.7× share momentum9 median citations72% since 2021mostly empirical
Battery-related concerns are escalating — Battery (electricity) concern papers jumped from 3 to 22, with Battery electric vehicle rising 1 to 9.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Battery (electricity)3→22
- Automotive engineering4→21
- Battery electric vehicle1→9
- Transport engineering3→10
- Grid3→8
Newly emergingElectrification 0→10 · Electric cars 0→7 · Marketing 0→6
Landmark A Stochastic Optimal Control Approach for Power Management in Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles · 560 cites
Common questions
How many Electric Vehicles companies are there in California, United States?
Radar tracks 551 indexable Electric Vehicles companies headquartered in California, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Electric Vehicles companies in California, United States?
The Electric Vehicles companies in California, United States on this list have raised a combined $33.6B in disclosed equity funding across 203 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Electric Vehicles company in California, United States?
Rivian is the highest-funded Electric Vehicles company in California, United States, with $10.5B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Electric Vehicles companies in California, United States are funded?
203 of the 551 Electric Vehicles companies in California, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Electric Vehicles unicorns are there in California, United States?
9 Electric Vehicles companies in California, United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in California, United States Electric Vehicles companies?
The most active investors in California, United States Electric Vehicles companies on this list include Climate Capital, Y Combinator, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, California Energy Commission, Plug and Play Tech Center.
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