Our vehicle platform architecture and engineering approach.
Our engineering philosophy stems from our commitment to our fleet users, who tell us they value reliability, durability, and total cost of ownership. These values extend to everything that we do. No compromises, no unnecessary complexity, just honest engineering that gets the job done, day after day, season after season.
We use completely flat body panels and windows to reduce manufacturing complexity, and cut startup costs from millions of dollars to the thousands. We don't require expensive moulds or stamping presses for exterior panels, we use thick, flat sheets cut to size and mounted securely; simple, safe, robust.
Instead of traditional metal body panels, we use polymer sheets moulded in colour, giving our trucks their signature matte look. They are more practical in every way: rust-proof, salt and gravel-proof, resistant to low impact collisions, no flaky paint.
Tried and tested, structural steel, body-on-frame construction. We use solid 2-inch thick steel tubes for our body structure, compared to other cars that typically use 4-8 times thinner, stamped structure.
We sacrifice some weight for immense durability and strength; and no massive moulds or gigacasting needed. This does mean our production is a bit more hands-on, meaning more jobs for skilled workers.
To focus our engineering efforts, we are designing a single EV platform that will be shared across our models. Our vehicles will share common drivetrain components, battery design, and chassis structure, all tuned slightly, enabling us to scale efficiently and effectively.
EV platform schematic.
All EVs lose range in the winter through an assortment of factors, including cabin heating, grippy winter tires that increase rolling resistance, and increased air resistance from cold, dense air.
Our focus is on removing cold-weather range uncertainty. We are developing machine learning models to tailor range estimations to the existing weather, your driving habits, and speed (highway vs city driving).
We also maximize usable battery at the architecture level through original battery design and clever thermal management, to ensure predictable and reliable range in all seasons.
While we are sourcing battery cells externally, we are developing our battery pack architectures in-house, to reduce costs, and offer the largest pack and most range possible.
Battery chemistry is key in the cold. We are running extensive computer simulations, and will be testing cells in-house and alongside academic partners in early 2026.
We are focused on developing efficient thermal management systems.
Vehicle thermal management diagram.
We are working hard to bring our engineering vision to life. Learn more about our process and our plan for the future.