ZEV Technologies

What ZEV Technologies does

ZEV Technologies is a privately held U.S. firearms manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Centralia, Washington, with a planned relocation of operations to a 40,000-square-foot facility in Riverton, Utah by May 31, 2026. The company pioneered the first drop-in replacement triggers for GLOCK pistols and built its initial reputation in the competitive shooting community before expanding into elite military, law enforcement, and general consumer markets. Today, its product portfolio spans complete firearms — the proprietary OZ9 modular pistol platform (Combat, Elite, and Elite HyperComp variants priced $1,499-$1,899), the Folding Defensive Platform (FDP) developed in partnership with Magpul, AR15 Core Elite pistols and rifles, and large-frame .308 rifles — alongside a comprehensive aftermarket parts catalog covering 84+ GLOCK SKUs, OZ9 parts, SIG parts, Mega Arms receivers, and branded apparel.

The company's core technology is precision CNC machining of firearms components, with proprietary differentiation in trigger geometry, match-grade barrels with Black DLC coating, the HyperComp muzzle compensation system, and the modular OZ9 platform with configurable frame, grip, and optics-mounting options. The FDP represents the company's most significant recent engineering collaboration, combining ZEV's firearms expertise with Magpul's polymer engineering to produce a folding defensive platform in both carbine and pistol variants.

ZEV operates a hybrid go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via zevtechnologies.com (powered by WooCommerce with Sezzle financing) serves as the primary revenue channel, supplemented by a U.S. dealer network accessible through a dealer locator and 'Become a Dealer' program, with selective exclusive distribution partnerships (e.g., Capitol Armory for threaded FDP barrels). Pricing spans from $3 trigger springs to $2,649 Billet Core Elite rifles, with a 20% accessory and 10% firearms discount for military and law enforcement customers. The company maintains active social and influencer marketing across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and creator collaborations, targeting competitive shooters, tactical/military/LEO buyers, and enthusiast hobbyists in the U.S. market (with regulatory restrictions limiting certain SKUs in California, Puerto Rico, and other restricted states).

Name

ZEV Technologies

Legal name

Zev Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://zevtechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ZEV Technologies is a privately held U.S. firearms manufacturer (founded 2006) that pioneered drop-in replacement GLOCK triggers and now produces complete pistols, rifles, and the Folding Defensive Platform, selling via direct e-commerce and a dealer network to competitive shooters, military/LEO, and firearms enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Centralia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Complete Firearms Sales: ZEV generates primary revenue from selling complete firearms including OZ9 pistols (V2 Combat, V2 Elite, Elite Hypercomp), Core Elite pistols and rifles, and the Folding Defensive Platform (FDP) in both carbine and pistol variants
2. Glock Parts and Accessories: Comprehensive line of premium upgrade parts for GLOCK handguns including slides, barrels, triggers, sights, frame parts, and slide components. Also includes SIG parts and Mega Arms receiver sets
3. OZ9 Platform Parts: Proprietary modular pistol parts and accessories including frames, grips, and accessories specifically designed for the OZ9 platform
4. Rifle Parts and Components: Complete uppers, forged receivers, billet receivers, rifle barrels, and rifle accessories for AR15/AR-platform rifles
5. Branded Merchandise: Apparel and gear including hoodies, t-shirts, hats, mugs/glasses, and patches/stickers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ZEV Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells premium firearms and aftermarket parts, with a primary focus on GLOCK upgrade components (especially drop-in triggers), its proprietary OZ9 modular pistol platform, the Folding Defensive Platform (FDP) developed with Magpul, and Core Elite AR-platform rifles and pistols. The company sells directly to consumers via its e-commerce site and through an authorized dealer network, targeting competitive shooters, elite military and law enforcement, and general firearms enthusiasts.

Product overview

ZEV Technologies is a firearms manufacturer specializing in premium pistols and rifles, originally founded with a focus on competitive shooters and pioneering drop-in replacement triggers for Glock. Today, the company offers its own award-winning lines of pistols (OZ9 V2 series in Combat, Elite, and HyperComp variants) and rifles (AR15 Core Elite and Billet series in various calibers), plus the innovative Folding Defensive Platform developed with Magpul. The product portfolio also includes the most comprehensive line of premium upgrade parts for Glock (84+ items including slides, barrels, triggers, sights, and internals), OZ9 parts, SIG parts, Mega Arms rifle receivers, and branded apparel. ZEV serves competitive shooters, elite military and law enforcement, and general consumers through gun stores and ranges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Folding Defensive Platform (FDP) A folding defensive platform available as carbine or pistol variants in 9mm, developed in partnership with Magpul. Features groundbreaking folding stock technology that reduces overall length, ambidextrous controls, integrated Picatinny rail for accessories, and includes 2 Magpul PMAG 21 GL9 magazines. Priced at $1,699 with Sezzle installment option available.
• OZ9 V2 Combat Pistol Combat-grade pistol with a 17lb recoil spring, optics-ready slide, and factory trigger pull of 4-4.5lbs. Designed for law enforcement, military, and competitive shooting applications. Priced at $1,499.
• OZ9 V2 Elite Pistol Elite-level pistol variant with enhanced features for precision and competitive shooting, available in multiple configurations with pricing from $1,763 to $1,815.
• OZ9 V2 Elite HyperComp Pistol Elite pistol equipped with integrated HyperComp compensator for reduced muzzle rise and faster follow-up shots. Priced at $1,899.
• The Field Ethos Santeria Hypercomp Limited edition collaboration pistol with The Field Ethos featuring custom hypercomp design and exclusive aesthetic treatments. Priced at $2,300.
• ZEV AR15 Core Elite Pistol (.223 Wylde, 10.5 inch) AR15-style pistol chambered in .223 Wylde with 10.5-inch barrel, featuring forged receivers and ZEV's proprietary barrel technology. Priced at $1,864.
• ZEV AR15 Core Elite Pistol (300 BLK, 8.5 inch) AR15-style pistol chambered in .300 Blackout with 8.5-inch barrel optimized for suppressed shooting and close-quarters applications.
• ZEV AR15 Billet Core Elite Rifle (.223 Wylde, 16 inch) Precision rifle machined from 7075 billet aluminum with match-grade tolerances, 16-inch barrel, and nearly fully ambidextrous controls including ambi safety, bolt release, and magazine catch.
• ZEV Large Frame Billet Core Elite Rifle (.308, 16 inch) Large frame AR10-style rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, machined from billet aluminum with 16-inch barrel and ambidextrous controls. Priced from $2,284 to $2,649.
• Glock Parts and Accessories Comprehensive line of 84+ premium upgrade parts for Glock pistols including performance slides, match barrels (Pro and Optimized series), trigger kits (Pro and Fulcrum Adjustable), fiber optic and combat sights, magwells, extended releases, compensators, and internal components. ZEV is recognized for providing the most comprehensive line of premium upgrade parts for GLOCK in the industry.
• OZ9 Parts and Accessories Proprietary modular pistol parts and accessories for the OZ9 platform including replacement and upgrade frames and grips in compact and standard sizes, with grip kits starting at $60.
• SIG Parts Aftermarket parts for SIG Sauer pistols including combat sight sets with fiber optic options, RMR cover plates, and mounting hardware.
• Mega Arms Parts MEGA Arms receiver sets and components including the MATEN billet ambidextrous receiver set for AR10 platform (.308/7.62x51), MML upper receivers, and upper/lower receivers in forged and billet configurations.
• Rifle Parts and Components AR15 and rifle components including complete uppers in multiple calibers (.223 Wylde, 5.56 NATO, 300 BLK), forged and billet receivers, bronze and stainless barrels, wedge locks, and Core Combat triggers.
• FDP Soft Case Custom-designed soft case produced by Overpass Bags exclusively for ZEV, sized perfectly for the FDP platform with 12x7.5x3 inch dimensions, one primary compartment and two admin pockets. Available in black and FDE colors at $69.99.
• ZEV Branded Gear and Apparel Branded apparel and merchandise including OG Hoodie ($59), Half Tone Hoodie, Crown Tag Tee ($29), Half Tone Tee, World Tee, Circle Text Tee, Ranger Eye Patch ($6), hats, mugs, and glasses.
• ZEV x Iron Monkey Heartbreaker Pistol Limited collaboration pistol built on the OZ9 Hypercomp platform with custom aesthetic and coating treatments by Iron Monkey Rifle Works. Sold out upon release.
• ZEV x WRMFZY OZ Doom Pistol Custom OZ9 Hypercomp pistol featuring unique slide cut and first-ever aluminum grip developed specifically for the OZ9 platform for WRMFZY.
• ZEV x Tekto Knives F2 Bavo Folding Knife Folding knife collaboration featuring Tekto F2 Bavo with MagnaCut steel, ceramic ball bearings, carbon fiber handles, and ZEV bronze hardware aesthetics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trigger pull approximately 4-4.5lbs from factory on OZ9 pistols; 3-3.5lbs with lighter springs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MagpulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZEV joined forces with Magpul to develop the Folding Defensive Platform (FDP), combining ZEV's firearms expertise with Magpul's accessory and polymer engineering capabilities. The partnership produced groundbreaking folding technology for both a short-barreled rifle and pistol.
• Overpass BagsminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOverpass Bags produces custom FDP soft cases exclusively for ZEV Technologies. The cases are designed to fit perfectly into a Pelican 1450 case and feature custom laser-cut foam.
• Iron Monkey Rifle WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on limited edition 'Heartbreaker' pistol based on OZ9 Hypercomp with unique aesthetic and coating treatments. Sold out upon release.
• WRMFZYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative collaboration on 'OZ Doom' pistol featuring custom slide cut and first-ever aluminum grip for OZ9 platform, developed specifically for WRMFZY.
• Tekto KnivesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration featuring Tekto F2 Bavo folding knife with MagnaCut steel and ceramic bearings, customized with ZEV aesthetics including carbon fiber handles and bronze hardware.
• Capitol ArmoryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive retailer for standalone threaded FDP barrels. Products available on Capitol Armory's website with launch announcements on their social media.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Staccato (formerly STI International): Staccato is a premium 2011-style pistol manufacturer targeting competition, duty, and concealed-carry markets at similar price points ($1,800–$2,500+), directly competing with ZEV's OZ9 Elite and Hypercomp models.
• Agency Arms: Agency Arms is a premier GLOCK customizer offering slides, barrels, triggers, and complete pistols built on the GLOCK platform, competing head-to-head with ZEV's premium aftermarket parts catalog.
• Apex Tactical Specialties: Apex is a leading aftermarket trigger and action-kit maker for GLOCK, M&P, and other platforms; its drop-in trigger systems compete directly with ZEV's signature trigger product line.
• Grey Ghost Precision: Grey Ghost Precision builds premium GLOCK slides, barrels, and complete pistols geared toward duty, defense, and competition, overlapping with ZEV's OZ9 and Core Elite Pistol offerings.
• CMC Triggers: CMC manufactures high-end AR-15 and AR-10 drop-in triggers and component upgrades, competing with ZEV's Core Combat triggers and premium rifle parts catalog.
• Aero Precision: Aero Precision is one of the largest AR-15/AR-10 parts and complete-rifle manufacturers in the US, directly overlapping with ZEV's Core Elite Rifle and Billet receiver product lines.
• Magpul Industries: Magpul is ZEV's FDP co-development partner and a leading firearms accessories manufacturer producing magazines, stocks, and grips; the partnership and overlapping accessories make it both a collaborator and a partial competitor.

Broad incumbents

• SIG Sauer: SIG Sauer is a major premium pistol, rifle, and suppressor manufacturer whose P320/P365/X-Series lines compete with ZEV's OZ9 pistols and whose aftermarket parts ecosystem overlaps with ZEV's SIG parts catalog.
• Smith & Wesson Brands: Smith & Wesson is one of the largest US firearms manufacturers producing M&P pistols and AR-platform rifles, competing broadly with ZEV's complete firearms lineup at multiple price tiers.
• Springfield Armory: Springfield Armory produces 1911-platform and striker-fired pistols plus Saint rifles, overlapping with ZEV's premium pistol and AR-product lines for duty and civilian markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zevtechnologies
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ZEVTechVids
• Facebookfacebook.com/zevtechnologies
• Instagraminstagram.com/zevtech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zev-technologies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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