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

> The 50 best-funded automotive & EVs startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $79B combined.

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

- 1 [**Waymo** Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waymo) Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. *Founded* 2009 Mountain View, United States **$27B** last round Oct 2026
- 2 [**BlueOval SK** BlueOval SK is an advanced EV battery manufacturer by creating an automotive manufacturing ecosystem.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blueoval-sk) BlueOval SK is an advanced EV battery manufacturer by creating an automotive manufacturing ecosystem. *Founded* 2022 Stanton, United States **$9.6B** last round Jun 2023
- 3 [**Rivian** Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rivian) Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility. *Founded* 2009 Irvine, United States **$9.2B** last round Jul 2025
- 4 [**The Boring Company** The Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-boring-company) The Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks. *Founded* 2016 Hawthorne, United States **$4.2B** last round Jul 2026
- 5 [**Faraday Future**](https://millionrounds.com/company/faraday-future) *Founded* - United States **$2.9B** last round May 2026
- 6 [**EVgo** EVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evgo) EVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles. *Founded* 2010 Los Angeles, United States **$2.5B** last round Jul 2025
- 7 [**Saronic** Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saronic) Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness. *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$2.4B** last round Apr 2026
- 8 [**Lucid Motors** Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucid-motors) Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars. *Founded* 2007 Newark, United States **$1.8B** last round Apr 2026
- 9 [**Nuro** Nuro, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuro) Nuro, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Mountain View, United States **$1.4B** last round May 2026
- 10 [**Via** VIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/via) VIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. *Founded* 2016 Somerville, United States **$1.2B** last round Sept 2025
- 11 [**Aurora**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aurora) *Founded* - United States **$1.1B** last round Apr 2025
- 12 [**Electra** Electra is decarbonizing ironmaking for green steel production using intermittent renewable energy and low-grade iron ores.](https://millionrounds.com/company/electra) Electra is decarbonizing ironmaking for green steel production using intermittent renewable energy and low-grade iron ores. *Founded* 2020 Boulder, United States **$1.1B** last round Mar 2026
- 13 [**Vulcan Elements** Vulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vulcan-elements) 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* 2023 Vestavia Hills, United States **$1.1B** last round Apr 2026
- 14 [**Bedrock Robotics** Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bedrock-robotics) Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2024 San Francisco, United States **$870M** last round Oct 2026
- 15 [**Quick Quack Car Wash** Quick Quack Car Wash is a retail company that provides car wash services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quick-quack-car-wash) Quick Quack Car Wash is a retail company that provides car wash services. *Founded* 2016 Roseville, United States **$850M** last round Jun 2024
- 16 [**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
- 17 [**Slate Auto** Slate Auto is an American automotive company focused on simplifying vehicle manufacturing to enhance reliability and affordability.](https://millionrounds.com/company/slate-auto) Slate Auto is an American automotive company focused on simplifying vehicle manufacturing to enhance reliability and affordability. *Founded* 2022 Troy, United States **$650M** last round Apr 2026
- 18 [**Applied Intuition** Applied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence and safety of moving machines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/applied-intuition) Applied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence and safety of moving machines. *Founded* 2017 Sunnyvale, United States **$640M** last round Oct 2026
- 19 [**Firefly Aerospace** Firefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads.](https://millionrounds.com/company/firefly-aerospace) Firefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads. *Founded* 2014 Cedar Park, United States **$609M** last round May 2026
- 20 [**Global Lending Services** Global Lending Services LLC (GLS) is an Atlanta based automotive subprime lending company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-lending-services) Global Lending Services LLC (GLS) is an Atlanta based automotive subprime lending company. *Founded* 2011 Atlanta, United States **$500M** last round Oct 2025
- 21 [**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
- 22 [**Luminar** Luminar is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking, and robo-taxi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luminar) Luminar is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking, and robo-taxi. *Founded* 2011 Orlando, United States **$485M** last round May 2025
- 23 [**Detroit Manufacturing Systems LLC** Detroit Manufacturing Systems is an automotive company providing interior components, injection molding, and assembly.](https://millionrounds.com/company/detroit-manufacturing-systems-llc) Detroit Manufacturing Systems is an automotive company providing interior components, injection molding, and assembly. *Founded* 2012 Detroit, United States **$450M** last round Dec 2025
- 24 [**Fleetio** Fleetio is a cloud-based fleet management software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fleetio) Fleetio is a cloud-based fleet management software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. *Founded* 2012 Birmingham, United States **$450M** last round Mar 2025
- 25 [**Forterra** Forterra is a manufacturer of pipe and precast products for facilities that builds and maintains sustainable infrastructures.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forterra) Forterra is a manufacturer of pipe and precast products for facilities that builds and maintains sustainable infrastructures. *Founded* 2016 United States **$426M** last round Nov 2025
- 26 [**Getaround** Getaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that enables car owners to rent out their cars.](https://millionrounds.com/company/getaround) Getaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that enables car owners to rent out their cars. *Founded* 2009 San Francisco, United States **$408M** last round Jan 2024
- 27 [**Lucid Group**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucid-group) *Founded* 2002 United States **$400M** last round Oct 2026
- 28 [**Carvana** Carvana is an e-commerce platform that buys and sells used cars.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carvana) Carvana is an e-commerce platform that buys and sells used cars. *Founded* 2012 Tempe, United States **$399M** last round Nov 2025
- 29 [**CelLink** CelLink develops a flexible conductive backplane for solar, LED, and battery industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellink) CelLink develops a flexible conductive backplane for solar, LED, and battery industries. *Founded* 2011 San Carlos, United States **$362M** last round May 2023
- 30 [**Also** ALSO is a non-profit organization that strives to promote non-violence among the community and gender bias to achieve a peaceful lifestyle.](https://millionrounds.com/company/also) ALSO is a non-profit organization that strives to promote non-violence among the community and gender bias to achieve a peaceful lifestyle. *Founded* 1998 Chicago, United States **$350M** last round Aug 2026
- 31 [**Gogo** GOGO is a smart electric vehicle sharing platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gogo) GOGO is a smart electric vehicle sharing platform. *Founded* 2015 United States **$323M** last round Jul 2014
- 32 [**QuantumScape** QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantumscape) QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications. *Founded* 2010 San Jose, United States **$300M** last round Aug 2023
- 33 [**Embark Trucks** Embark develops self-driving truck technology designed for freight and logistic services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/embark-trucks) Embark develops self-driving truck technology designed for freight and logistic services. *Founded* 2016 San Francisco, United States **$300M** last round Nov 2021
- 34 [**Ouster** Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ouster) Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$287M** last round Jul 2026
- 35 [**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
- 36 [**CarsDirect.com** CarsDirect.com is an online automotive research portal and car buying service based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carsdirect-com) CarsDirect.com is an online automotive research portal and car buying service based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 1998 Manhattan Beach, United States **$280M** last round Feb 2000
- 37 [**Glydways** Glydways, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glydways) Glydways, Inc. *Founded* 2016 South San Francisco, United States **$271M** last round Apr 2026
- 38 [**Bolt**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bolt) *Founded* - United States **$264M** last round Aug 2026
- 39 [**REGENT Craft**](https://millionrounds.com/company/regent-craft) *Founded* 2020 United States **$240M** last round Aug 2026
- 40 [**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
- 41 [**Gatik** Gatik is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous middle-mile logistics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gatik) Gatik is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2017, specializing in autonomous middle-mile logistics. *Founded* 2017 Mountain View, United States **$205M** last round Aug 2026
- 42 [**LiveWire** LiveWire offers ready-to-drink cocktails that are combined by world-class bartenders with real spirits and clean ingredients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/livewire) LiveWire offers ready-to-drink cocktails that are combined by world-class bartenders with real spirits and clean ingredients. *Founded* 2019 Los Angeles, United States **$203M** last round Sept 2022
- 43 [**Also Inc.**](https://millionrounds.com/company/also-inc) *Founded* - United States **$200M** last round Jul 2025
- 44 [**Simple Energy** Simple Energy is a business consulting company that provides advice for energy generators and consumers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simple-energy) Simple Energy is a business consulting company that provides advice for energy generators and consumers. *Founded* 2012 São Paulo, United States **$199M** last round Sept 2026
- 45 [**Cerence** Cerence is an IT company that offers automakers and mobility OEM.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerence) Cerence is an IT company that offers automakers and mobility OEM. *Founded* 2019 Burlington, United States **$190M** last round Jun 2023
- 46 [**UVeye** UVeye develops automated inspection systems for vehicles using AI and proprietary hardware.](https://millionrounds.com/company/uveye) UVeye develops automated inspection systems for vehicles using AI and proprietary hardware. *Founded* 2016 Teaneck, United States **$186M** last round Jan 2025
- 47 [**DigniFi** DigniFi is a fintech marketplace company that connects consumers with lenders to help finance large automotive repair costs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dignifi) DigniFi is a fintech marketplace company that connects consumers with lenders to help finance large automotive repair costs. *Founded* 2013 Bellevue, United States **$175M** last round Jul 2024
- 48 [**Lordstown Motors** Lordstown Motors was an American electric vehicle startup founded in 2018 or 2019, focused on producing the Endurance, a full-size battery electric pickup truck.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lordstown-motors) Lordstown Motors was an American electric vehicle startup founded in 2018 or 2019, focused on producing the Endurance, a full-size battery electric pickup truck. *Founded* 2019 Farmington Hills, United States **$170M** last round Nov 2022
- 49 [**Superpedestrian** Superpedestrian is a transportation robotics company located in Cambridge, MA.](https://millionrounds.com/company/superpedestrian) Superpedestrian is a transportation robotics company located in Cambridge, MA. *Founded* 2013 Cambridge, United States **$168M** last round Feb 2022
- 50 [**BuyerLink** BuyerLink is a leading marketplace for acquisition of locally targeted consumer traffic](https://millionrounds.com/company/buyerlink) BuyerLink is a leading marketplace for acquisition of locally targeted consumer traffic *Founded* 2001 Walnut Creek, United States **$166M** last round May 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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