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Automotive & EVs startups in the United States that raised in 2026

80 automotive & EVs startups in the United States that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $34B between them, with San Francisco the most common home.

$34Braised by these 50 in 2026
80on our record in all
San Franciscomost common home
Waymoraised the most in 2026
  1. 1WaymoWaymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

    Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

    Founded 2009Mountain View, United States$21Blast round Oct 2026
  2. 2The Boring CompanyThe Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks.

    The Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks.

    Founded 2016Hawthorne, United States$4.0Blast round Jul 2026
  3. 3SaronicSaronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.

    Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.

    Founded 2022Austin, United States$1.8Blast round Apr 2026
  4. 4Bedrock RoboticsBedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.

    Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$870Mlast round Oct 2026
  5. 5Lucid MotorsLucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.

    Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.

    Founded 2007Newark, United States$750Mlast round Apr 2026
  6. 6Slate AutoSlate Auto is an American automotive company focused on simplifying vehicle manufacturing to enhance reliability and affordability.

    Slate Auto is an American automotive company focused on simplifying vehicle manufacturing to enhance reliability and affordability.

    Founded 2022Troy, United States$650Mlast round Apr 2026
  7. 7Vulcan ElementsVulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.

    Vulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.

    Founded 2023Vestavia Hills, United States$431Mlast round Apr 2026
  8. 8Lucid GroupFounded 2002United States$400Mlast round Oct 2026
  9. 9Firefly AerospaceFirefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads.

    Firefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads.

    Founded 2014Cedar Park, United States$384Mlast round May 2026
  10. 10AlsoALSO is a non-profit organization that strives to promote non-violence among the community and gender bias to achieve a peaceful lifestyle.

    ALSO is a non-profit organization that strives to promote non-violence among the community and gender bias to achieve a peaceful lifestyle.

    Founded 1998Chicago, United States$350Mlast round Aug 2026
  11. 11HarbingerHarbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California.

    Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California.

    Founded 2021Garden Grove, United States$240Mlast round Nov 2026
  12. 12REGENT CraftFounded 2020United States$240Mlast round Aug 2026
  13. 13GatikGatik is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous middle-mile logistics.

    Gatik is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous middle-mile logistics.

    Founded 2017Mountain View, United States$201Mlast round Aug 2026
  14. 14OusterOuster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.

    Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$200Mlast round Jul 2026
  15. 15Simple EnergySimple Energy is a business consulting company that provides advice for energy generators and consumers.

    Simple Energy is a business consulting company that provides advice for energy generators and consumers.

    Founded 2012São Paulo, United States$180Mlast round Sept 2026
  16. 16GlydwaysGlydways, Inc.

    Glydways, Inc.

    Founded 2016South San Francisco, United States$170Mlast round Apr 2026
  17. 17SiMa.aiSiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.

    SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.

    Founded 2018San Jose, United States$150Mlast round Sept 2026
  18. 18AevaFounded 2016United States$115Mlast round Jun 2026
  19. 19Kodiak RoboticsKodiak Robotics develops autonomous technology for long-haul trucking.

    Kodiak Robotics develops autonomous technology for long-haul trucking.

    Founded 2018Mountain View, United States$100Mlast round May 2026
  20. 20Kodiak AIFounded -United States$100Mlast round May 2026
  21. 21Orange EVOrange EV manufactures and sells heavy-duty industrial electric vehicles.

    Orange EV manufactures and sells heavy-duty industrial electric vehicles.

    Founded 2012Kansas City, United States$100Mlast round Aug 2026
  22. 22ZumFounded -United States$100Mlast round Apr 2026
  23. 23EthernoviaEthernovia is a semiconductor and automotive networking company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018.

    Ethernovia is a semiconductor and automotive networking company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018San Jose, United States$90Mlast round Jan 2026
  24. 24Overland AIOverland AI is a manufacturer and developer of autonomous navigation for off-road autonomous vehicles.

    Overland AI is a manufacturer and developer of autonomous navigation for off-road autonomous vehicles.

    Founded 2023Seattle, United States$80Mlast round Feb 2026
  25. 25Humble RoboticsBuilding fully autonomous, electric haulers for Class 8 freight

    Building fully autonomous, electric haulers for Class 8 freight

    Founded 2025San Francisco, United States$75Mlast round Nov 2026
  26. 26Highland Electric FleetsHighland Electric Fleets is a turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses to school districts and fleet providers.

    Highland Electric Fleets is a turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses to school districts and fleet providers.

    Founded 2018Beverly, United States$75Mlast round Jun 2026
  27. 27CarputtyCarputty is a fintech company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2020.

    Carputty is a fintech company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Atlanta, United States$75Mlast round Sept 2026
  28. 28CircuitFounded -United States$60Mlast round Jun 2026
  29. 29EncordEncord is an AI-native data infrastructure company that provides a comprehensive platform for managing unstructured data.

    Encord is an AI-native data infrastructure company that provides a comprehensive platform for managing unstructured data.

    Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$60Mlast round Feb 2026
  30. 30Arc Boat CompanyFounded -United States$50Mlast round Mar 2026
  31. 31EverFleetEverFleet is the first lending platform designed specifically for fleet owners and drivers.

    EverFleet is the first lending platform designed specifically for fleet owners and drivers.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$47Mlast round Aug 2026
  32. 32In-Charge EnergyIn-Charge Energy is an energy solutions company that is accelerating electrification of the transportation industry.

    In-Charge Energy is an energy solutions company that is accelerating electrification of the transportation industry.

    Founded -Irvine, United States$46Mlast round Jun 2026
  33. 33BuyerLinkBuyerLink is a leading marketplace for acquisition of locally targeted consumer traffic

    BuyerLink is a leading marketplace for acquisition of locally targeted consumer traffic

    Founded 2001Walnut Creek, United States$40Mlast round May 2026
  34. 34Faraday FutureFounded -United States$35Mlast round May 2026
  35. 35EverFounded -United States$31Mlast round Feb 2026
  36. 36ElectraElectra is decarbonizing ironmaking for green steel production using intermittent renewable energy and low-grade iron ores.

    Electra is decarbonizing ironmaking for green steel production using intermittent renewable energy and low-grade iron ores.

    Founded 2020Boulder, United States$30Mlast round Mar 2026
  37. 37EvotrexEvotrex Zrt is an indoor tracking instrument designed to provide indoor localization technology.

    Evotrex Zrt is an indoor tracking instrument designed to provide indoor localization technology.

    Founded 2018United States$30Mlast round Jun 2026
  38. 38Eagle WirelessEagle Wireless is a connectivity company that specializes in secure, high-performance IoT and automotive connectivity solutions.

    Eagle Wireless is a connectivity company that specializes in secure, high-performance IoT and automotive connectivity solutions.

    Founded 2025Cleveland, United States$30Mlast round Feb 2026
  39. 39BoltFounded -United States$27Mlast round Aug 2026
  40. 40FlaiTechnology for automated information processing and sharing

    Technology for automated information processing and sharing

    Founded 2022United States$27Mlast round Oct 2026
  41. 41RevoyRevoy is a private automotive technology startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2020 by Ian Rust.

    Revoy is a private automotive technology startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2020 by Ian Rust.

    Founded 2020Daly City, United States$27Mlast round Jul 2026
  42. 42Empery DigitalEmpery Digital is an off-road power sports company that offers electric off-road vehicles.

    Empery Digital is an off-road power sports company that offers electric off-road vehicles.

    Founded -Round Rock, United States$25Mlast round Mar 2026
  43. 43AsylonFounded 2015United States$24Mlast round Sept 2026
  44. 44MagratheaMagrathea builds AI assistants for data teams.

    Magrathea builds AI assistants for data teams.

    Founded 2022United States$24Mlast round Mar 2026
  45. 45(Re)viveRe-ViVE is an AI-powered process observability platform founded in 2019, based in Plano, Texas.

    Re-ViVE is an AI-powered process observability platform founded in 2019, based in Plano, Texas.

    Founded 2009Plano, United States$22Mlast round Jul 2026
  46. 46IntramotevIntramotev is a St.

    Intramotev is a St.

    Founded 2020Saint Louis, United States$21Mlast round Oct 2026
  47. 47Beep, Inc.Beep, Inc.

    Beep, Inc.

    Founded 2019Orlando, United States$20Mlast round Sept 2026
  48. 48PlugPlug is an opinion trading app which allows you to predict and trade on future events.

    Plug is an opinion trading app which allows you to predict and trade on future events.

    Founded 2022United States$20Mlast round Feb 2026
  49. 49Zero MotorcyclesFounded -United States$15Mlast round May 2026
  50. 50Niron MagneticsNiron develops a manufacturing process designed for the large-scale production of permanent magnets.

    Niron develops a manufacturing process designed for the large-scale production of permanent magnets.

    Founded 2014Minneapolis, United States$10Mlast round Sept 2026
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