Top Electric Vehicles Startups in 2027

Taiga Motors is developing the world's first ground up engineered high performance off-road electric vehicles. We believe in pure exhilaration, in vehicles that outperform everything else out there without sacrificing the environment. Taiga reunites innovative and adventurous minds to form a team that isn't afraid to tackle the industry's toughest problems. Our approach is simple: we start from a clean sheet and push the frontiers of technology until we end up with simply amazing solutions. We work fast, dream big, relentlessly chase perfection and believe that snow days are best enjoyed outside the office.

Future Motion is the creator of Onewheel, the revolutionary new electric boardsport that allows you to carve the earth in ways never thought possible. Our amazing team based in Santa Cruz, CA is devoted to developing world-changing personal transportation vehicles at the intersection of recreation and transportation.

The LiquidPiston 'X' engine is an advanced rotary internal combustion engine that is fuel efficient, extremely compact and lightweight, durable, quiet, and has near-zero vibration. The X-Mini engine is a 70cc gasoline SI engine, the size of a grapefruit, rated at 3-5 HP, weighing only 4 lbs. This engine is the company's most mature technology demonstrator - achieving 50% better fuel economy than comparable displacement piston engines. This engine can be used in generators, chainsaws, mopeds, UAVs, etc. In 2015 the company completed a $1M DARPA Feasibility study, and the company expects up to $12.5M in DoD contracts to develop diesel versions of its X engine for generator and UAV applications in 2016. The "X4" concept is a 30kW Diesel engine achieving 50% better fuel economy than a piston engine, in a 10x8x8" package, weighing 25lbs. While developed initially for the DoD, this engine will have applications including as a range-extending power source to increase range of an EV.

Odys Aviation builds vertical take-off and landing aircraft for major airlines. We cut travel time in half on the world’s busiest routes by using city helipads and local airports.

Electrify America’s investment will enable millions of Americans to discover the benefits of driving electric.

ChargeScape is a software platform which connects power utilities, OEMs, and electric vehicle drivers using software. Its mission is to provide everyone with sustainable, affordable electricity from a stable power system.

Matcha is a building energy intelligence platform that connects building monitoring, smart sensors, EV charging, and on-site battery storage into a single managed system — reducing utility costs for property owners and residents while delivering reliable electrification as a building amenity. Our hardware-agnostic platform integrates with new or existing EVSE and battery storage systems, paired with a turnkey service model and flexible as-a-service leasing options that minimize upfront capital requirements.

Chip is building a new category of vehicle. Most cars are engineered for highway speeds and long-distance range. The reality is that 60% of daily trips are under 6 miles. Chip is built for those trips: fully electric, street-legal on roads up to 35mph, 100+ mile range, and built to fit the way people actually move through their neighborhoods.

Amber is a new way to buy power, designed for a world powered by renewable energy. We give customers direct access to the real-time wholesale electricity price as it varies every 30 mins. We then provide the technology to shift energy usage to the times when cheaper renewables are available in the grid and export to the grid at times when the price is highest. It’s a cheaper way to buy power and the fastest way for Australia to reach 100% renewable energy. We have thousands of customers who love what we are doing and a great product that will play a significant role in driving Australia towards a renewable future. We are backed by Australia’s leading VCs (including Square Peg Capital and Main Sequence Ventures), impact-focused investors and individuals, and most recently by Commonwealth Bank. We’re now at a critical moment in taking the business to real scale as we disrupt a huge market for the better. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and a great culture of people who love coming to work to build a better world. You’d be a part of a rapidly growing team of over 60 with expertise across energy, technology, marketing, and operations.