# Top 50 Automotive & EVs Startups in the United Kingdom by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded automotive & EVs startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $6.6B combined.

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

- 1 [**Wayve** Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wayve) Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$1.8B** last round Apr 2026
- 2 [**McLaren Group** McLaren Group is an automotive, motorsport, and technology company that manufactures sports cars.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mclaren-group) McLaren Group is an automotive, motorsport, and technology company that manufactures sports cars. *Founded* 2017 Woking, United Kingdom **$663M** last round Apr 2025
- 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 [**PhysicsX** PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,](https://millionrounds.com/company/physicsx) PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design, *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$477M** last round Jun 2026
- 5 [**Zenobē**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zenobe) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$382M** last round Jul 2025
- 6 [**InstaVolt** InstaVolt delivers a premium electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/instavolt) InstaVolt delivers a premium electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. *Founded* 2016 Basingstoke, United Kingdom **$335M** last round May 2026
- 7 [**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
- 8 [**EVC** EVC's core focus is on providing convenient, practical and reliable 'destination' charging options for its growing customer base](https://millionrounds.com/company/evc) EVC's core focus is on providing convenient, practical and reliable 'destination' charging options for its growing customer base *Founded* 2020 United Kingdom **$199M** last round Feb 2023
- 9 [**Washdoctors** Washdoctors is a mobile car care company based in the UK, offering on-demand vehicle cleaning, valeting, detailing, and smart repair services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/washdoctors) Washdoctors is a mobile car care company based in the UK, offering on-demand vehicle cleaning, valeting, detailing, and smart repair services. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$183M** last round Dec 2021
- 10 [**Nu Ride** Nu Ride is a company expanding into insurance distribution and wealth advisory services through acquisitions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nu-ride) Nu Ride is a company expanding into insurance distribution and wealth advisory services through acquisitions. *Founded* - New York, United Kingdom **$170M** last round Nov 2022
- 11 [**Nyobolt** Nyobolt is an energy storage technology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nyobolt) Nyobolt is an energy storage technology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Impington, United Kingdom **$155M** last round Aug 2026
- 12 [**GridServe** GRIDSERVE, officially known as Gridserve Sustainable Energy Limited, is a UK-based sustainable energy company founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gridserve) GRIDSERVE, officially known as Gridserve Sustainable Energy Limited, is a UK-based sustainable energy company founded in 2017. *Founded* 2016 Iver, United Kingdom **$134M** last round Jul 2025
- 13 [**Breathe Battery Technologies** Breathe Battery Technologies is a developer of electric vehicle battery charging control software for automotive manufacturers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/breathe-battery-technologies) Breathe Battery Technologies is a developer of electric vehicle battery charging control software for automotive manufacturers. *Founded* 2019 United Kingdom **$132M** last round Aug 2026
- 14 [**Carwow** Carwow is Europe's leading online marketplace for buying new cars and selling used ones.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carwow) Carwow is Europe's leading online marketplace for buying new cars and selling used ones. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$131M** last round Jul 2024
- 15 [**Fering Technologies** Fering Technologies is a business development and automotive technologies company for vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fering-technologies) Fering Technologies is a business development and automotive technologies company for vehicles. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$115M** last round Nov 2025
- 16 [**Oxa** Oxa is a leading global company in autonomous vehicle software, based in Oxfordshire, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxa) Oxa is a leading global company in autonomous vehicle software, based in Oxfordshire, England. *Founded* 2014 Oxford, United Kingdom **$103M** last round Mar 2026
- 17 [**GoCab** GoCab is a London-based mobility fintech company founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gocab) GoCab is a London-based mobility fintech company founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 Abidjan, United Kingdom **$75M** last round Feb 2026
- 18 [**ARC Ride**](https://millionrounds.com/company/arc-ride) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$57M** last round Sept 2026
- 19 [**Sherbet Electric Taxis** Sherbet Electric Taxis is a leading electric black taxi service in London, established in 2013 by Asher Moses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sherbet-electric-taxis) Sherbet Electric Taxis is a leading electric black taxi service in London, established in 2013 by Asher Moses. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$54M** last round Sept 2025
- 20 [**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
- 21 [**Zeelo** Zeelo is a global TransitTech and Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) company that specializes in managed group transportation solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zeelo) Zeelo is a global TransitTech and Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) company that specializes in managed group transportation solutions. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$49M** last round Jun 2025
- 22 [**Motorway** Motorway is a leading online used car marketplace in the United Kingdom, founded in 2017 and headquartered in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/motorway) Motorway is a leading online used car marketplace in the United Kingdom, founded in 2017 and headquartered in London. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$48M** last round Feb 2026
- 23 [**Gaussion** Gaussion is a London-based technology company that specializes in MagLiBTM, an innovative magnetic lithium-ion battery charging technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gaussion) Gaussion is a London-based technology company that specializes in MagLiBTM, an innovative magnetic lithium-ion battery charging technology. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$43M** last round Apr 2026
- 24 [**One Moto** One Moto is an impact-driven electric vehicle ecosystem that specialises in commercial delivery and everyday commuters.](https://millionrounds.com/company/one-moto) One Moto is an impact-driven electric vehicle ecosystem that specialises in commercial delivery and everyday commuters. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$40M** last round Jul 2023
- 25 [**Trojan Energy** Trojan Energy is a UK-based clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trojan-energy) Trojan Energy is a UK-based clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. *Founded* 2016 Aberdeen, United Kingdom **$40M** last round Jan 2024
- 26 [**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
- 27 [**EO Charging** EO Charging designs smart electric vehicle chargers and intelligent software for homes, workplaces, and destinations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eo-charging) EO Charging designs smart electric vehicle chargers and intelligent software for homes, workplaces, and destinations. *Founded* 2015 Stowmarket, United Kingdom **$33M** last round Nov 2025
- 28 [**Altilium**](https://millionrounds.com/company/altilium) *Founded* 2022 United Kingdom **$25M** last round Apr 2026
- 29 [**Wrisk** Wrisk is a London-based insurtech company founded in 2016, specializing in embedded insurance technology for the automotive OEM sector.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wrisk) Wrisk is a London-based insurtech company founded in 2016, specializing in embedded insurance technology for the automotive OEM sector. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Jul 2025
- 30 [**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
- 31 [**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
- 32 [**Amberjack** GradWeb has evolved.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amberjack) GradWeb has evolved. *Founded* 2000 Newbury, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Apr 2019
- 33 [**Petalite** Petalite is an electric vehicle charging company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/petalite) Petalite is an electric vehicle charging company. *Founded* 2014 Birmingham, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Apr 2025
- 34 [**Bumper** Bumper is an automotive fintech company that provides payment solutions to car dealerships.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bumper) Bumper is an automotive fintech company that provides payment solutions to car dealerships. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Aug 2025
- 35 [**Maeving** Maeving is a new ear of beautiful, classically-styled electric motorcycles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maeving) Maeving is a new ear of beautiful, classically-styled electric motorcycles. *Founded* 2019 Coventry, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Sept 2025
- 36 [**Ulemco** Ulemco specializes in the development of hydrogen technologies that allows commercial vehicles to run off hydrogen.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ulemco) Ulemco specializes in the development of hydrogen technologies that allows commercial vehicles to run off hydrogen. *Founded* 2014 Liverpool, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Nov 2025
- 37 [**Advanced Electric Machines** Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) is a British technology company focused on designing and manufacturing sustainable electric motors and powertrain systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/advanced-electric-machines) Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) is a British technology company focused on designing and manufacturing sustainable electric motors and powertrain systems. *Founded* 2017 Washington, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Nov 2022
- 38 [**AppyParking**](https://millionrounds.com/company/appyparking) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$9.5M** last round Jul 2019
- 39 [**Prodrive** At Prodrive we like to challenge convention.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prodrive) At Prodrive we like to challenge convention. *Founded* 1984 Banbury, United Kingdom **$9.3M** last round Aug 2015
- 40 [**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
- 41 [**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
- 42 [**TaiSan** TaiSan is a UK-based battery materials startup founded in 2022 by Sanzhar Taizhan, an expert in Automotive Engineering.](https://millionrounds.com/company/taisan) TaiSan is a UK-based battery materials startup founded in 2022 by Sanzhar Taizhan, an expert in Automotive Engineering. *Founded* 2022 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$7.9M** last round Jul 2026
- 43 [**WeVee** WeVee Technologies is a European Climate-Tech and Cleantech company founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wevee) WeVee Technologies is a European Climate-Tech and Cleantech company founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, UK. *Founded* 2019 Slough, United Kingdom **$6.9M** last round Jul 2021
- 44 [**Neurofenix** Neurofenix is a digital health and medical technology company founded in 2016, focused on providing advanced virtual neurorehabilitation solutions for post-stro](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurofenix) Neurofenix is a digital health and medical technology company founded in 2016, focused on providing advanced virtual neurorehabilitation solutions for post-stro *Founded* 2016 Naples, United Kingdom **$6.9M** last round Aug 2022
- 45 [**FOD Mobility Group** FOD Mobility Group is a leading provider of ground transportation technology and services in Europe.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fod-mobility-group) FOD Mobility Group is a leading provider of ground transportation technology and services in Europe. *Founded* 2011 Saltaire, United Kingdom **$6.5M** last round Oct 2018
- 46 [**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
- 47 [**Skarper** Skarper, also known as Blue Sky IP Ltd, is a mobility technology company based in London, UK, with additional offices in Edgware and Camden.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skarper) Skarper, also known as Blue Sky IP Ltd, is a mobility technology company based in London, UK, with additional offices in Edgware and Camden. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$5.9M** last round Sept 2024
- 48 [**Scuderia Prestige Automobile** Scuderia Prestige Automobile is a car dealership that offers cars for sale.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scuderia-prestige-automobile) Scuderia Prestige Automobile is a car dealership that offers cars for sale. *Founded* 2019 Camberley, United Kingdom **$5.5M** last round Jan 2025
- 49 [**Machines With Vision** Machines With Vision is a technology company based in Edinburgh, specializing in AI-powered geo-location solutions for railway infrastructure operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/machines-with-vision) Machines With Vision is a technology company based in Edinburgh, specializing in AI-powered geo-location solutions for railway infrastructure operations. *Founded* 2015 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$5.4M** last round Mar 2024
- 50 [**Chargemaster** Chargemaster Plc benefits from over 25 years collaborative experience of working within the telematics and vehicle orientated](https://millionrounds.com/company/chargemaster) Chargemaster Plc benefits from over 25 years collaborative experience of working within the telematics and vehicle orientated *Founded* 2008 United Kingdom **$5.1M** last round Jul 2014

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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