Arcimoto
Arcimoto is a publicly-traded Oregon-based manufacturer of ultra-efficient three-wheeled electric vehicles, selling direct-to-consumer and to fleet customers such as EMS agencies, with vehicles offering 102-mile range and 75 MPH top speed.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersEugene, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Arcimoto does
Arcimoto, Inc. is a publicly-traded electric vehicle manufacturer founded in 2007 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. The company designs and builds ultra-efficient three-wheeled electric vehicles on its proprietary Arcimoto Platform, which supports multiple variants including the FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle) and MUV (Modular Utility Vehicle). Vehicles deliver a 102-mile all-electric range, 75 MPH top speed, and instant torque, with the MUV offering 25 cubic feet of storage via its Cargo Package. Arcimoto also produces a specialized Rapid Responder variant targeting emergency medical services (EMS) and first-responder fleets.
The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer sales of vehicles through its website, supplemented by direct fleet sales to government customers such as fire departments. Pricing details are not publicly disclosed. Arcimoto's primary customer segment is individual consumers seeking efficient, right-sized daily transportation; its secondary vertical is EMS and government fleet operators, validated through a 2020 pilot with the Eugene Springfield Fire Department. The company has raised approximately $97.75 million cumulatively across funding rounds from 2013 through 2023, including a $12 million public offering in January 2023 and a $6 million real estate-secured loan against the Eugene factory in February 2023.
Despite revenue growth from roughly $95K in 2018 to ~$6.5M in 2022, Arcimoto has operated at a gross loss throughout the disclosed period, with deeply negative EBITDA and net income. The company's own reporting flags uncertainty about its long-term viability, and the use of an asset-secured loan against manufacturing real estate signals liquidity stress. Arcimoto remains operationally active with a functioning website and ongoing production, but its financial position is fragile and dependent on continued capital access.
Arcimoto firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Arcimoto
- Legal name
- Arcimoto, Inc.
- Website
- https://arcimoto.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Arcimoto is a publicly-traded Oregon-based manufacturer of ultra-efficient three-wheeled electric vehicles, selling direct-to-consumer and to fleet customers such as EMS agencies, with vehicles offering 102-mile range and 75 MPH top speed.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Arcimoto industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electric Vehicles
- NAICS
- Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Platform/Skateboard & Chassis Integration Manufacturing (IMACACAI)
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Where Arcimoto is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eugene
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Arcimoto business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Electric Vehicle Sales: Arcimoto generates revenue primarily through the sale of its electric vehicles, including the FUV and MUV models, to consumers and potentially fleet customers such as EMS agencies.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Arcimoto product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Arcimoto designs, manufactures, and sells ultra-efficient three-wheeled all-electric vehicles built on the proprietary Arcimoto Platform. Its consumer products include the FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle), with a 102-mile range and 75 MPH top speed, and the MUV (Modular Utility Vehicle), which delivers 25 cubic feet of storage with the Cargo Package. The company also offers the Rapid Responder variant, a purpose-built three-wheeled EV for emergency medical services and first-responder fleet use.
Product overview
Arcimoto offers a platform-plus-products architecture built on the Arcimoto Platform, producing two ultra-efficient electric three-wheeled vehicles: the FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle) and the MUV (Modular Utility Vehicle). The FUV emphasizes performance and fun utility with 102-mile range and 75 MPH top speed, while the MUV focuses on cargo-carrying capability with 25 cubic feet of storage. Both vehicles share the company's proprietary platform technology and are positioned as right-sized, efficient alternatives to traditional vehicles.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle): The Fun Utility Vehicle - an all-electric three-wheeled vehicle with 102 mile range, 75 MPH top speed, and instant torque.
- MUV (Modular Utility Vehicle)
- Rapid Responder
Products and services
- FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle) An all-electric three-wheeled vehicle with a 102-mile range on one charge and 75 MPH top speed, featuring instant torque for rapid acceleration, sold to individual consumers seeking ultra-efficient personal transportation.
- MUV (Modular Utility Vehicle) An all-electric three-wheeled utility vehicle with 25 cubic feet of storage capacity in the Cargo Package configuration, designed for versatile utility applications and sold to individual consumers.
- Rapid Responder A three-wheeled electric vehicle variant purpose-built for emergency medical services (EMS) transportation and first-responder fleet duty, piloted by Eugene Springfield Fire Department. Targeted at municipal EMS agencies and fire departments seeking to electrify short-range fleet duty cycles.
Quantifiable outcome
- 102 miles on one charge (FUV/MUV range)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Arcimoto
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Arcimoto technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Arcimoto partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Arcimoto competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. Canadian publicly-traded company that designed and sold the SOLO, a single-seat three-wheeled electric vehicle. Closest comparable to Arcimoto in product format, target market (urban commuters and fleet customers), public-micro-cap profile, and the structural challenges of scaling a niche three-wheeled EV business — the company wound down SOLO production in 2023.
- Aptera Motors: U.S. startup developing an ultra-efficient three-wheeled solar-assisted EV emphasizing range and energy efficiency. Directly comparable on vehicle architecture (three wheels, aerodynamic focus) and positioning as a 'right-sized' alternative to conventional EVs.
- Vanderhall Motor Works: U.S. manufacturer of three-wheeled luxury vehicles, including the Edison electric model. Comparable as a small-volume three-wheeled EV maker targeting enthusiast and premium consumer buyers.
- Campagna Motors: Canadian manufacturer of three-wheeled performance vehicles (T-Rex, V13R). Comparable in product format, low-volume manufacturing model, and the niche positioning of three-wheeled vehicles between motorcycles and cars.
- Elio Motors: U.S. startup that spent over a decade attempting to launch an ultra-efficient three-wheeled commuter vehicle. Highly comparable in concept (right-sized, high-MPG/equivalent three-wheeler for commuters) and in the cautionary tale of capital-intensive delays in bringing such a product to scaled production.
Broad incumbents
- Polaris (Slingshot): Polaris Inc.'s Slingshot is a mass-produced three-wheeled open-air vehicle sold as a recreational/automotive hybrid. Comparable in vehicle category and direct competition for consumer attention, though Polaris operates a broad powersports portfolio with far greater scale.
- Rivian: Public U.S. EV manufacturer with a broad electric platform and a sizable fleet/commercial sales channel (Amazon EDV, pilot customers in last-mile delivery). Comparable as a publicly traded EV manufacturer attempting to build both consumer and fleet businesses on a shared platform, though at vastly greater scale.
Emerging players
- Canoo: U.S. EV startup with a purpose-built electric platform serving both consumer and fleet (last-mile delivery, EMS-adjacent use cases) markets. Comparable in public-market profile, capital intensity, and the challenge of scaling a niche EV platform against incumbents.
- Cake (Cake 0 Emission): Swedish maker of lightweight electric two-wheelers (motorcycles, mopeds) positioned as ultra-efficient urban transport. Comparable in the design ethos of lightweight, purpose-built electric mobility for specific use cases (delivery, fleet, recreation), though in the motorcycle category.
- Nobe Cars: Estonian startup developing a small, lightweight three-wheeled EV. Comparable as a small-cap, niche three-wheeled EV manufacturer targeting efficiency-minded urban consumers, though still pre-production.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Arcimoto social profiles
Digital presenceArcimoto financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Arcimoto leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Arcimoto funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds12 records
Investors3 records
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Arcimoto M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Arcimoto
What does Arcimoto do?
Arcimoto designs, manufactures, and sells ultra-efficient three-wheeled all-electric vehicles built on the proprietary Arcimoto Platform. Its consumer products include the FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle), with a 102-mile range and 75 MPH top speed, and the MUV (Modular Utility Vehicle), which delivers 25 cubic feet of storage with the Cargo Package. The company also offers the Rapid Responder variant, a purpose-built three-wheeled EV for emergency medical services and first-responder fleet use.
Is Arcimoto a public or private company?
Arcimoto is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Arcimoto founded?
Arcimoto was founded in 2007. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Arcimoto based?
Arcimoto is headquartered in Eugene, United States, in the North America region.
How does Arcimoto make money?
One revenue line is on record: electric Vehicle Sales.
Who are Arcimoto's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., Aptera Motors, Vanderhall Motor Works, Campagna Motors and Elio Motors. Broad incumbents are Polaris (Slingshot) and Rivian. Emerging players are Canoo, Cake (Cake 0 Emission) and Nobe Cars.
Does Arcimoto have an API?
No public API is recorded for Arcimoto.
What industry is Arcimoto in?
Arcimoto's product category is Electric Vehicles. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACACAI, EV Platform/Skateboard & Chassis Integration Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336991 and its SIC code is 3790.