Open Motors
Open Motors, formerly known as OSVehicle, is a Palo Alto-based company that provides modular, electric vehicle platforms like 'EDIT' and 'TABBY EVO' to car manufacturers and mobility startups.
Company Overview
Open Motors, formerly known as OSVehicle, is based in Palo Alto, California, and operates in the industrials industry with a focus on the automotive sub-industry. The company provides open, modular electric vehicle platforms tailored for car manufacturers and mobility startups. With a compact team of 11, Open Motors focuses on innovation and customization in the electric vehicle sector.
Products
Open Motors offers various modular and customizable electric vehicle solutions, including TABBY EVO, EDIT EV, and HyperSwap. TABBY EVO is available in 2-seat and 4-seat configurations, with a low-speed version designed for L6e, NEV, and LSV category vehicles. The TABBY EVO platform provides a range of 75 to 90 miles per charge with a 12.8 kWh battery and can be fully charged in 5 to 7 hours. The company also offers a Vehicle Development Kit (VDK) for developing custom components and software.
TABBY EVO Platform
The TABBY EVO platform, released in Spring 2015, is designed as an open-source vehicle development kit. This platform is compliant with US and EU specifications, making it versatile and globally applicable. It features electric motors ranging from 4kW to 19kW, targeting various vehicle categories such as M1, L7e (Europe), and NEV (US). The platform is partially unassembled, which helps avoid heavy tariffs and import taxes associated with fully assembled cars. The TABBY EVO targets an end-user price under $10,000 USD for large-scale production.
Innovative Solutions and Services
Open Motors is developing 'EDIT', a self-driving vehicle designed for services, known for its modularity and upgradeability. Additionally, the company offers HyperSwap, a solution for swift battery swaps to extend vehicle usability. These innovative solutions demonstrate Open Motors' commitment to advancing electric mobility and facilitating custom vehicle development for various market needs.
Y-Combinator Involvement
Open Motors was part of the Y-Combinator Winter 2016 (W16) batch. This participation underscores the company's commitment to innovation and growth within the competitive startup ecosystem. Y-Combinator support has likely provided valuable resources and mentorship to help Open Motors advance its electric vehicle platform offerings.