# Top 50 Automotive & EVs Startups Founded in 2018 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded automotive & EVs startups founded in 2018, ranked by total funding raised: $6.1B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/automotive-startups-founded-2018 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**KORE Power** Kore Power manufactures energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, utilities, and e-mobility systems for the clean energy industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kore-power) Kore Power manufactures energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, utilities, and e-mobility systems for the clean energy industries. *Founded* 2018 Coeur D'alene, United States **$850M** last round Jun 2023
- 2 [**Garrett Motion** Garrett Motion is an automotive company that specializes in turbo, electric, and hybrid technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/garrett-motion) Garrett Motion is an automotive company that specializes in turbo, electric, and hybrid technology. *Founded* 2018 Rolle, Switzerland **$800M** last round May 2024
- 3 [**Octopus Electric Vehicles** Octopus Electric Vehicles is an electric vehicle specialist that provides electric vehicle leasing, advice and best vehicle quotes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/octopus-electric-vehicles) Octopus Electric Vehicles is an electric vehicle specialist that provides electric vehicle leasing, advice and best vehicle quotes. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$658M** last round Nov 2025
- 4 [**NIUTRON** NIUTRON is a manufacturer, researcher, and developer of new energy vehicles mainly engaged in producing high-end new energy vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/niutron) NIUTRON is a manufacturer, researcher, and developer of new energy vehicles mainly engaged in producing high-end new energy vehicles. *Founded* 2018 Beijing **$500M** last round Dec 2021
- 5 [**SemiDrive** SemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer](https://millionrounds.com/company/semidrive) SemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer *Founded* 2018 China **$288M** last round Sept 2026
- 6 [**TTTech Auto** TTTech Auto specializes in software and hardware for driver assistance and autonomous mobility, applicable in series production programs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tttech-auto) TTTech Auto specializes in software and hardware for driver assistance and autonomous mobility, applicable in series production programs. *Founded* 2018 Las Vegas, United States **$286M** last round Feb 2022
- 7 [**Zunder** Zunder operates as an electric vehicle charging company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zunder) Zunder operates as an electric vehicle charging company. *Founded* 2018 Palencia, Spain **$286M** last round Jul 2024
- 8 [**Highland Electric Transportation** Highland Electric Transportation is a comprehensive turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/highland-electric-transportation) Highland Electric Transportation is a comprehensive turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses. *Founded* 2018 Beverly **$253M** last round Feb 2021
- 9 [**Carvolution** Carvolution is a mobility services provider reshaping car ownership through their fully digital subscription service.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carvolution) Carvolution is a mobility services provider reshaping car ownership through their fully digital subscription service. *Founded* 2018 Bannwil, Switzerland **$241M** last round Jan 2024
- 10 [**SiMa.ai** SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sima-ai) SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$235M** last round Sept 2026
- 11 [**FlexCar** FlexCar is a car-as-a-service company that offers ready-made cars in excellent condition from Greek dealerships.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flexcar) FlexCar is a car-as-a-service company that offers ready-made cars in excellent condition from Greek dealerships. *Founded* 2018 Athens, Greece **$222M** last round May 2022
- 12 [**Kodiak Robotics** Kodiak Robotics develops autonomous technology for long-haul trucking.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kodiak-robotics) Kodiak Robotics develops autonomous technology for long-haul trucking. *Founded* 2018 Mountain View, United States **$140M** last round May 2026
- 13 [**Dott** Dott is a prominent micro-mobility operator based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared electric scooters and e-bikes for urban travel across Europe](https://millionrounds.com/company/dott) Dott is a prominent micro-mobility operator based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared electric scooters and e-bikes for urban travel across Europe *Founded* 2018 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$138M** last round Oct 2025
- 14 [**Ethernovia** Ethernovia is a semiconductor and automotive networking company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ethernovia) Ethernovia is a semiconductor and automotive networking company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$90M** last round Jan 2026
- 15 [**CarOnSale** CarOnSale, legally registered as Castle Tech GmbH, is a prominent pan-European digital B2B marketplace focused on the used car wholesale industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/caronsale) CarOnSale, legally registered as Castle Tech GmbH, is a prominent pan-European digital B2B marketplace focused on the used car wholesale industry. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$82M** last round Jul 2025
- 16 [**Sonatus** Sonatus is an automotive software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sonatus) Sonatus is an automotive software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Sunnyvale, United States **$75M** last round Dec 2022
- 17 [**Highland Electric Fleets** Highland Electric Fleets is a turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses to school districts and fleet providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/highland-electric-fleets) Highland Electric Fleets is a turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses to school districts and fleet providers. *Founded* 2018 Beverly, United States **$75M** last round Jun 2026
- 18 [**Euler Motors** Euler Motors is a leading commercial electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer based in New Delhi, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/euler-motors) Euler Motors is a leading commercial electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer based in New Delhi, India. *Founded* 2018 New Delhi, India **$74M** last round Mar 2025
- 19 [**Tier Mobility** TIER Mobility is a micro-mobility company that provides sustainable ride-sharing solutions to its customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tier-mobility) TIER Mobility is a micro-mobility company that provides sustainable ride-sharing solutions to its customers. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$62M** last round Feb 2025
- 20 [**Wenea Mobile Energy** Wenea Mobile Energy is a mobile energy operator](https://millionrounds.com/company/wenea-mobile-energy) Wenea Mobile Energy is a mobile energy operator *Founded* 2018 Madrid, Spain **$61M** last round Dec 2020
- 21 [**Partly** Partly is a mobile app that helps to solve a variety of household tasks, by connecting people to trusted and verified service providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/partly) Partly is a mobile app that helps to solve a variety of household tasks, by connecting people to trusted and verified service providers. *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$50M** last round Jun 2026
- 22 [**Grin Scooters** Grin Scooters is a micro-mobility startup based in Mexico City, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grin-scooters) Grin Scooters is a micro-mobility startup based in Mexico City, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico **$46M** last round Oct 2018
- 23 [**RepairSmith** RepairSmith provides a full-service digital solution for car repair and maintenance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/repairsmith) RepairSmith provides a full-service digital solution for car repair and maintenance. *Founded* 2018 El Segundo, United States **$42M** last round Aug 2021
- 24 [**RunBuggy** RunBuggy is a technology platform founded in 2018 that connects car shippers with verified haulers through a mobile app and digital marketplace.](https://millionrounds.com/company/runbuggy) RunBuggy is a technology platform founded in 2018 that connects car shippers with verified haulers through a mobile app and digital marketplace. *Founded* 2018 Tempe, United States **$37M** last round Sept 2025
- 25 [**Fellten** Fellten is a UK-engineered company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing battery electronic systems and electric vehicle (EV) conversion kits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fellten) Fellten is a UK-engineered company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing battery electronic systems and electric vehicle (EV) conversion kits. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$35M** last round Jun 2021
- 26 [**ePower** ePower has the knowledge to help you find the best solution for your EV charging needs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epower) ePower has the knowledge to help you find the best solution for your EV charging needs. *Founded* 2018 Ballymount, Ireland **$35M** last round Sept 2025
- 27 [**Evotrex** Evotrex Zrt is an indoor tracking instrument designed to provide indoor localization technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evotrex) Evotrex Zrt is an indoor tracking instrument designed to provide indoor localization technology. *Founded* 2018 United States **$32M** last round Jun 2026
- 28 [**Venti Technologies** Venti Technologies is an autonomous vehicles developer company that develops autonomous logistics systems for moving goods and people.](https://millionrounds.com/company/venti-technologies) Venti Technologies is an autonomous vehicles developer company that develops autonomous logistics systems for moving goods and people. *Founded* 2018 Weston, United States **$29M** last round Mar 2023
- 29 [**Autonomous a2z** Autonomous A2Z Corporation is a South Korean provider of autonomous driving solutions, focusing on fully unmanned, self-driving technologies for the automotive](https://millionrounds.com/company/autonomous-a2z) Autonomous A2Z Corporation is a South Korean provider of autonomous driving solutions, focusing on fully unmanned, self-driving technologies for the automotive *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$27M** last round Mar 2026
- 30 [**Goggo Network** Goggo Network is an autonomous mobility company based in Berlin, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goggo-network) Goggo Network is an autonomous mobility company based in Berlin, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$27M** last round Dec 2019
- 31 [**Ampeco** AMPECO is a global software platform provider based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in white-label EV charging management solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ampeco) AMPECO is a global software platform provider based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in white-label EV charging management solutions. *Founded* 2018 Sofia, Bulgaria **$26M** last round Nov 2024
- 32 [**Anaphite** Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anaphite) Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Apr 2026
- 33 [**Eatron Technologies** Eatron Technologies is a UK-based B2B technology company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered battery optimization software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eatron-technologies) Eatron Technologies is a UK-based B2B technology company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered battery optimization software. *Founded* 2018 Warwick, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Jan 2024
- 34 [**Marti** Marti is a mobility app that connects riders with drivers traveling in the same direction and operates e-mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters.](https://millionrounds.com/company/marti) Marti is a mobility app that connects riders with drivers traveling in the same direction and operates e-mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters. *Founded* 2018 Istanbul, Türkiye **$23M** last round Apr 2025
- 35 [**micromobility.com** micromobility.com Inc., a disruptive leader in the micromobility sector combines expertise in retail, shared services, and vehicle rentals](https://millionrounds.com/company/micromobility-com) micromobility.com Inc., a disruptive leader in the micromobility sector combines expertise in retail, shared services, and vehicle rentals *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$22M** last round Aug 2021
- 36 [**Unagi Scooters** Unagi is an electric scooter startup that aims to liberate people from the tyranny of transportation frustrations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unagi-scooters) Unagi is an electric scooter startup that aims to liberate people from the tyranny of transportation frustrations. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$20M** last round Apr 2023
- 37 [**Cachet** Cachet is an Estonian InsurTech company founded in 2018, specializing in adaptive, usage-based insurance infrastructure tailored for the platform and gig economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cachet) Cachet is an Estonian InsurTech company founded in 2018, specializing in adaptive, usage-based insurance infrastructure tailored for the platform and gig economy. *Founded* 2018 Tallinn, Estonia **$18M** last round Oct 2026
- 38 [**Kelluu** Kelluu is a Finnish deep-tech company founded in 2018, based in Reijola, North Karelia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kelluu) Kelluu is a Finnish deep-tech company founded in 2018, based in Reijola, North Karelia. *Founded* 2018 Joensuu, Finland **$18M** last round Apr 2026
- 39 [**Teal** Teal is on a mission to end roaming and connect any device to any global carrier automatically.](https://millionrounds.com/company/teal) Teal is on a mission to end roaming and connect any device to any global carrier automatically. *Founded* 2018 Seattle, Canada **$18M** last round Jun 2025
- 40 [**Wrapmate** Wrapmate is a technology-driven vehicle wrap platform that offers a comprehensive digital solution for designing, printing, and installing custom vehicle wraps.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wrapmate) Wrapmate is a technology-driven vehicle wrap platform that offers a comprehensive digital solution for designing, printing, and installing custom vehicle wraps. *Founded* 2018 Denver, United States **$16M** last round Jun 2026
- 41 [**Recurrent** Recurrent is an email service provider that offers full management email services for Telcos and ICTs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recurrent) Recurrent is an email service provider that offers full management email services for Telcos and ICTs. *Founded* 2018 Oslo, United States **$16M** last round Jan 2024
- 42 [**AmpUp** AmpUp is a technology-driven electric vehicle (EV) charging software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ampup) AmpUp is a technology-driven electric vehicle (EV) charging software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. *Founded* 2018 Santa Clara, United States **$15M** last round Sept 2024
- 43 [**Sibros** Sibros powers software-defined vehicle success with its vehicle-to-cloud platform for better software and data management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sibros) Sibros powers software-defined vehicle success with its vehicle-to-cloud platform for better software and data management. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$13M** last round Jan 2026
- 44 [**ChargeX** ChargeX is a German GreenTech company based in Munich, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chargex) ChargeX is a German GreenTech company based in Munich, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Munich, Germany **$13M** last round Jul 2023
- 45 [**Chuhang Tech** Chuhang Tech is a technology company focusing on millimeter wave radars and advanced driver assistance systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chuhang-tech) Chuhang Tech is a technology company focusing on millimeter wave radars and advanced driver assistance systems. *Founded* 2018 Nanjing **$12M** last round Dec 2022
- 46 [**CYCLE** CYCLE is a Berlin-based mobility company founded in 2018 that specializes in subscription services for electric vehicles, particularly e-bikes and cargo bikes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cycle) CYCLE is a Berlin-based mobility company founded in 2018 that specializes in subscription services for electric vehicles, particularly e-bikes and cargo bikes. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$12M** last round Jul 2023
- 47 [**Checkars** Checkars removes the hassle and lack of trust from used-car transactions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/checkars) Checkars removes the hassle and lack of trust from used-car transactions. *Founded* 2018 Buenos Aires, Argentina **$10M** last round Aug 2020
- 48 [**Zenride** Zenride is a French company specializing in the rental of functional bicycles for enterprises and their employees.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zenride) Zenride is a French company specializing in the rental of functional bicycles for enterprises and their employees. *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$8.8M** last round Mar 2022
- 49 [**Voyant Photonics** Voyant Photonics manufactures light detection to perform three-dimensional sensing, measure range, velocity, and reflectivity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/voyant-photonics) Voyant Photonics manufactures light detection to perform three-dimensional sensing, measure range, velocity, and reflectivity. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$8.5M** last round Apr 2026
- 50 [**PreAct Technologies** PreAct Technologies is an automotive safety company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/preact-technologies) PreAct Technologies is an automotive safety company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Portland, United States **$6.0M** last round Apr 2023

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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