The high-tech mobility company Canoo has delivered the first electric vehicles to the fleet of the national fleet management company Zeeba. The vehicles are part of an existing agreement with Zeeba, which awards a total of 5,450 EVs and commits to 3,000 Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) EVs for its national fleet.
The Canoo vehicle is a U.S.-made, Level 1 commercial electric vehicle built on the company's proprietary Multi-Purpose Platform (MPP) architecture, which integrates all key components. Most service, maintenance, and updates will be done wirelessly, which reduces the vehicle's downtime.
The LDV combines a 120-cubic-foot cargo volume with an 80-kilowatt battery pack with the handling and turning radius of a minibus for a safer, more familiar experience for the driver. The LV is a person and cargo transport vehicle with the same passenger seat configuration and the same battery pack, visibility and handling characteristics as the LDV due to its common platform.
"Our partnership with Zeeba marks a significant step forward in the electrification of the U.S. commercial fleet, with electric vehicles being the ideal use case," said Tony Aquila, CANOO investor, Executive Chairman and CEO. With impressive revenue growth, Zeeba's customer base has increased 10x in the last two years, and there is a large backlog of customers waiting for Canoo vehicles. We are excited to be working with a dynamic, highly skilled team who are expanding their national fleet. ”
Kayvon Marashi, CEO of Zeeba, said: "With over 1,000 customers waiting for Canoo vehicles, we are delighted to welcome the innovative range of electric vehicles to our fleet. Our customers are increasingly looking for sustainable transportation options, and the Canoo LDV combines efficiency, comfort and functionality, making it a game-changer for fleets of all sizes. ”