# Top 50 Automotive & EVs Startups Founded in 2021 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded automotive & EVs startups founded in 2021, ranked by total funding raised: $4.1B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/automotive-startups-founded-2021 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**SK on** SK on develops and manufactures high-energy density electric vehicle batteries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sk-on) SK on develops and manufactures high-energy density electric vehicle batteries. *Founded* 2021 Seoul **$1.4B** last round Jul 2025
- 2 [**Waabi** Waabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in autonomous self-driving technology for long-haul trucking.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waabi) Waabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in autonomous self-driving technology for long-haul trucking. *Founded* 2021 Toronto, Canada **$1.0B** last round Jan 2026
- 3 [**Harbinger** Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harbinger) Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California. *Founded* 2021 Garden Grove, United States **$500M** last round Nov 2026
- 4 [**Electric English Vehicles** Electric English Vehicles is a UK-based automotive company dedicated to creating hand-built electric versions of classic cars.](https://millionrounds.com/company/electric-english-vehicles) Electric English Vehicles is a UK-based automotive company dedicated to creating hand-built electric versions of classic cars. *Founded* 2021 United Kingdom **$216M** last round Jun 2026
- 5 [**Teradar** Teradar is a Boston-based deep-tech startup founded in 2020, specializing in terahertz (THz) vision technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/teradar) Teradar is a Boston-based deep-tech startup founded in 2020, specializing in terahertz (THz) vision technology. *Founded* 2021 Boston, United States **$150M** last round Nov 2025
- 6 [**Cavnue** Cavnue combines technology and road infrastructure to unlock the full potential of connected and autonomous vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cavnue) Cavnue combines technology and road infrastructure to unlock the full potential of connected and autonomous vehicles. *Founded* 2021 Washington, United States **$130M** last round Apr 2022
- 7 [**Mitra Chem** Mitra Chem is an AI-native manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mitra-chem) Mitra Chem is an AI-native manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. *Founded* 2021 Mountain View, United States **$91M** last round Jun 2025
- 8 [**Encord** Encord is an AI-native data infrastructure company that provides a comprehensive platform for managing unstructured data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/encord) Encord is an AI-native data infrastructure company that provides a comprehensive platform for managing unstructured data. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$60M** last round Feb 2026
- 9 [**ServiceUp** ServiceUp is an autotech startup based in Los Gatos, California, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/serviceup) ServiceUp is an autotech startup based in Los Gatos, California, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2021 Campbell, United States **$55M** last round Jul 2025
- 10 [**alva** ALVA is an Indonesian electric two-wheeler brand established in 2021 by PT Ilectra Motor Group, a subsidiary of Indika Energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alva) ALVA is an Indonesian electric two-wheeler brand established in 2021 by PT Ilectra Motor Group, a subsidiary of Indika Energy. *Founded* 2021 South Tangerang, Indonesia **$54M** last round Aug 2023
- 11 [**BasiGo** BasiGo is a Kenyan electric bus company founded in 2021, headquartered in Nairobi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/basigo) BasiGo is a Kenyan electric bus company founded in 2021, headquartered in Nairobi. *Founded* 2021 Nairobi, Kenya **$42M** last round Aug 2026
- 12 [**VÆRIDION** VÆRIDION is an aircraft manufacturer based in Munich, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/v-ridion) VÆRIDION is an aircraft manufacturer based in Munich, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$34M** last round Nov 2026
- 13 [**DeepDrive** DeepDrive provides revolutionary and ultra efficient drive units for electric vehicles](https://millionrounds.com/company/deepdrive) DeepDrive provides revolutionary and ultra efficient drive units for electric vehicles *Founded* 2021 Múnchen, Germany **$34M** last round Sept 2024
- 14 [**Range Energy** Range Energy is an electric vehicle technology company focused on the heavy trucking industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/range-energy) Range Energy is an electric vehicle technology company focused on the heavy trucking industry. *Founded* 2021 Mountain View, United States **$24M** last round Mar 2024
- 15 [**Caramel** Caramel is a digital sales platform that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars for private parties and independent dealers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/caramel) Caramel is a digital sales platform that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars for private parties and independent dealers. *Founded* 2021 Encino, United States **$21M** last round Jul 2024
- 16 [**Pebble** Pebble is a children’s activity and childcare booking platform operated by Sprout Care Limited in England and Wales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pebble) Pebble is a children’s activity and childcare booking platform operated by Sprout Care Limited in England and Wales. *Founded* 2021 London, United States **$20M** last round Jun 2023
- 17 [**Dodai** Dodai is an Ethiopian electric motorcycle manufacturer based in Addis Ababa, founded by Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dodai) Dodai is an Ethiopian electric motorcycle manufacturer based in Addis Ababa, founded by Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki. *Founded* 2021 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia **$17M** last round May 2026
- 18 [**Leap24** Leap24 facilitates a charging network for electric vans and trucks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leap24) Leap24 facilitates a charging network for electric vans and trucks. *Founded* 2021 Amersfoort, Netherlands **$15M** last round Jul 2022
- 19 [**Mecanizou** Mecanizou is a technology platform and marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on the automotive aftermarket.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mecanizou) Mecanizou is a technology platform and marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on the automotive aftermarket. *Founded* 2021 Sao Paulo, Brazil **$15M** last round Mar 2023
- 20 [**Qiangua Technology** Qiangua Technology is a Chinese autonomous driving truck company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qiangua-technology) Qiangua Technology is a Chinese autonomous driving truck company. *Founded* 2021 Beijing **$14M** last round Jan 2024
- 21 [**EdgeRock** EdgeRock offers an automotive integrated brake-by-wire system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edgerock) EdgeRock offers an automotive integrated brake-by-wire system. *Founded* 2021 Wuqing **$14M** last round Mar 2024
- 22 [**Self Inspection** Self Inspection is an AI-powered technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/self-inspection) Self Inspection is an AI-powered technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 San Diego, United States **$13M** last round Jul 2026
- 23 [**Klubi** Klubi Administradora de Consórcio Ltda.](https://millionrounds.com/company/klubi) Klubi Administradora de Consórcio Ltda. *Founded* 2021 Sao Paulo, Brazil **$13M** last round Dec 2025
- 24 [**Carpool Logistics** Carpool Logistics is a technology-driven automotive logistics company based in Atlanta, Georgia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carpool-logistics) Carpool Logistics is a technology-driven automotive logistics company based in Atlanta, Georgia. *Founded* 2021 Atlanta, United States **$12M** last round Mar 2025
- 25 [**Autobia** Autobia is a Saudi-based B2B marketplace founded in 2021, focused on enhancing after-sale automotive businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/autobia) Autobia is a Saudi-based B2B marketplace founded in 2021, focused on enhancing after-sale automotive businesses. *Founded* 2021 Dammam, Saudi Arabia **$12M** last round Oct 2026
- 26 [**Cafler** Cafler is an automotive technology company based in Barcelona, founded in 2021 by Ricard Guillem and Íñigo Diego.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cafler) Cafler is an automotive technology company based in Barcelona, founded in 2021 by Ricard Guillem and Íñigo Diego. *Founded* 2021 Barcelona, Spain **$11M** last round Feb 2025
- 27 [**Movivolt** Movivolt is a company that offers professionals long-term electric car rentals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/movivolt) Movivolt is a company that offers professionals long-term electric car rentals. *Founded* 2021 Issy-les-Moulineaux, France **$11M** last round Jun 2024
- 28 [**Kwetta** Kwetta is a New Zealand-based company specializing in EV charging technology, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Napier.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kwetta) Kwetta is a New Zealand-based company specializing in EV charging technology, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Napier. *Founded* 2021 Napier, New Zealand **$11M** last round Jan 2025
- 29 [**SHAED** SHAED is an AI-powered platform for commercial vehicle procurement and intelligence, founded in 2021 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shaed) SHAED is an AI-powered platform for commercial vehicle procurement and intelligence, founded in 2021 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. *Founded* 2021 Minneapolis, United States **$10M** last round Mar 2026
- 30 [**Lemmo** LEMMO, also known as Lemmo Future, is a Berlin-based startup focused on light electric micro-mobility solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lemmo) LEMMO, also known as Lemmo Future, is a Berlin-based startup focused on light electric micro-mobility solutions. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$10M** last round Jun 2024
- 31 [**LUXI** Luxi is a brand design and consulting agency that provides web development, animation, and photography services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luxi) Luxi is a brand design and consulting agency that provides web development, animation, and photography services. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$8.8M** last round Sept 2017
- 32 [**Hypervolt** Hypervolt is a UK-based company specializing in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hypervolt) Hypervolt is a UK-based company specializing in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$8.0M** last round Sept 2023
- 33 [**Specter** Specter provides IT consulting, software development, and digital marketing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/specter) Specter provides IT consulting, software development, and digital marketing services. *Founded* 2021 Belgium **$7.7M** last round Dec 2024
- 34 [**Saesol Tech** Saesol Tech is an autonomous V2X security technology company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saesol-tech) Saesol Tech is an autonomous V2X security technology company. *Founded* 2021 - **$7.2M** last round Sept 2025
- 35 [**Endeavor**](https://millionrounds.com/company/endeavor) *Founded* 2021 Suitland, United States **$7.0M** last round Oct 2024
- 36 [**folofly** folofly is an manufacturing company that designs and delivers electric vehicle and trucks for private and commercial purposes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/folofly) folofly is an manufacturing company that designs and delivers electric vehicle and trucks for private and commercial purposes. *Founded* 2021 Kyoto, Japan **$6.3M** last round Mar 2026
- 37 [**Go Eve** Innovations to accelerate the transition to EVs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/go-eve) Innovations to accelerate the transition to EVs. *Founded* 2021 United Kingdom **$6.1M** last round Oct 2026
- 38 [**BluVein** BluVein develops mining machinery, robotics, and power systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluvein) BluVein develops mining machinery, robotics, and power systems. *Founded* 2021 Northgate, Australia **$5.9M** last round Aug 2025
- 39 [**Gaya** Gaya, operating as Gaya.ai, is an InsurTech company founded in 2021 by Carl Ziade and Jean-Pierre Vertil.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gaya) Gaya, operating as Gaya.ai, is an InsurTech company founded in 2021 by Carl Ziade and Jean-Pierre Vertil. *Founded* 2021 Stanford, France **$5.0M** last round Jul 2024
- 40 [**Auto Hauler Exchange** Auto Hauler Exchange (AHX) is a B2B vehicle transportation marketplace that connects dealers, auctions, and OEMs directly with a network of over 5,000 vetted carriers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/auto-hauler-exchange) Auto Hauler Exchange (AHX) is a B2B vehicle transportation marketplace that connects dealers, auctions, and OEMs directly with a network of over 5,000 vetted carriers. *Founded* 2021 Rochester, United States **$5.0M** last round Feb 2025
- 41 [**Track Titan** Track Titan is a London-based platform that combines AI technology with community features to support motorsport enthusiasts, particularly sim racers and real-w](https://millionrounds.com/company/track-titan) Track Titan is a London-based platform that combines AI technology with community features to support motorsport enthusiasts, particularly sim racers and real-w *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Dec 2025
- 42 [**Reefilla** Reefilla provides a mobile and predictive charging delivery service for electric vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reefilla) Reefilla provides a mobile and predictive charging delivery service for electric vehicles. *Founded* 2021 Turin, Italy **$4.8M** last round Dec 2024
- 43 [**UVA UK** An e-Hailing based taxi service that puts its people first.](https://millionrounds.com/company/uva-uk) An e-Hailing based taxi service that puts its people first. *Founded* 2021 United Kingdom **$4.5M** last round Oct 2021
- 44 [**Driveblocks** driveblocks is a Munich-based software and AI company specializing in modular autonomy software for vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/driveblocks) driveblocks is a Munich-based software and AI company specializing in modular autonomy software for vehicles. *Founded* 2021 Muenchen, Germany **$4.2M** last round Feb 2026
- 45 [**Chaiz** Chaiz, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chaiz) Chaiz, Inc. *Founded* 2021 Austin, United States **$4.0M** last round Aug 2024
- 46 [**Moon Five Technologies** Moon Five Technologies is a clean energy startup that develops renter-first EV charging solutions for multifamily buildings.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moon-five-technologies) Moon Five Technologies is a clean energy startup that develops renter-first EV charging solutions for multifamily buildings. *Founded* 2021 Berkeley, United States **$3.7M** last round Sept 2026
- 47 [**Fleet-E** Provide a fully consultive approach to businesses & consumers on how they can make the switch to more efficient vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fleet-e) Provide a fully consultive approach to businesses & consumers on how they can make the switch to more efficient vehicles. *Founded* 2021 United Kingdom **$3.5M** last round Aug 2025
- 48 [**SimpleCar** SimpleCar is a vehicle subscription company based in the Los Angeles area, offering a month-to-month car access model.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simplecar) SimpleCar is a vehicle subscription company based in the Los Angeles area, offering a month-to-month car access model. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$2.7M** last round Sept 2023
- 49 [**Carsell** Carsell is an automotive company that offers turnkey service solutions for their car.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carsell) Carsell is an automotive company that offers turnkey service solutions for their car. *Founded* 2021 Saint-honoré, France **$2.5M** last round Dec 2021
- 50 [**Bib batteries** 🔋 At Bib, we are committed to accelerating the shift to sustainable electric mobility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bib-batteries) 🔋 At Bib, we are committed to accelerating the shift to sustainable electric mobility. *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$2.4M** last round Sept 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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