ev Transportation Services

What ev Transportation Services does

ev Transportation Services, Inc. (evTS) is a Brookline, Massachusetts-based private company founded in 2015 that designs, manufactures, and sells the FireFly ESV (Electric Small Vehicle), an all-electric, zero-emission specialty vehicle platform targeting government, municipal, and commercial fleet customers. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and operates a Vehicle Technology Center in Fort Worth, TX and a Field Engineering & Service Centre in Tewksbury, MA, in addition to its Brookline headquarters.

The FireFly platform is built around a single electric drivetrain with a modular, application-specific rear bed that can be configured for parking enforcement, last-mile delivery, security patrol, or property/grounds maintenance. Proprietary components include the LinearGlyde® door system (oversized doors with low step-in height to reduce operator fatigue) and the DuraSteer™ front suspension with anti-dive control. The vehicle delivers more than 100 miles of range per charge, an electronically governed 50 mph top speed, a 122-inch turning radius, and 800-1,000 lb of payload capacity depending on configuration. The FireFly PSV variant is certified for integration with the Genetec Security Center AutoVu ALPR system, providing a turnkey enforcement solution. Trademarks held by the company include FireFly®, FireFlyESV®, LinearGlyde™, DuraSteer™, and the evTS logo.

The business model is primarily hardware sales of low-volume specialty electric vehicles to government/municipal fleets (the primary segment), with secondary applications in urban delivery and property/grounds maintenance. Revenue also derives from aftermarket service and parts sold through the Field Engineering & Service Centre. GTM combines direct enterprise/field sales (with a dedicated sales phone extension) with a channel partner network that includes equipment distributors such as Malvese Equipment Co. Marketing is light, centered on a corporate website, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, revenue, or ownership structure, and no public listing.

Name

ev Transportation Services

Legal name

ev Transportation Services, Inc.

Website

https://evts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ev Transportation Services (evTS) designs and sells the all-electric FireFly ESV, a modular specialty vehicle serving government, municipal, and commercial fleets in parking enforcement, last-mile delivery, security patrol, and property/grounds maintenance applications across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Electric Commercial Vehicles

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Vehicle Manufacturing (IMACAFAK)

Keywords

• Electric utility vehicles
• Parking enforcement vehicles
• Last-mile delivery vehicles
• Municipal fleet vehicles
• Zero-emission vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sale of FireFly ESV electric vehicles to government agencies, municipal fleets, and commercial enterprises. Vehicles sold with various upfitting configurations based on application.
2. Service and Parts: Vehicle service, maintenance, and parts sales through Field Engineering & Service Centre locations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ev Transportation Services manufactures and sells the FireFly ESV (FireFly Electric Small Vehicle), an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle with a modular, application-specific bed design configurable for parking enforcement, last-mile urban delivery, security patrol, and property/grounds maintenance. The vehicle is sold to government agencies, municipal fleets, and commercial enterprises, complemented by service and parts support through company-operated Field Engineering & Service Centres.

Product overview

ev Transportation Services offers the FireFly ESV as a single unified electric vehicle platform with multiple modular application variants. The core FireFly platform features a customizable modular bed design with swappable accessory configurations to serve different use cases. Key variants include the FireFly PSV for parking enforcement, the delivery vehicle for last-mile logistics, the utility/maintenance variant for property and grounds maintenance, and the security patrol configuration. The platform is marketed under the FireFly and FireFlyESV brand names and incorporates proprietary technologies including LinearGlyde doors and DuraSteer front suspension.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FireFly: All-electric vehicle brand for essential services, parking enforcement, delivery, and property maintenance applications.
• FireFly PSV
• LinearGlyde

Products and services

• FireFly ESV (Electric Small Vehicle) An all-electric, zero-emission vehicle with a modular design and customizable bed configurations for urban mobility applications including parking enforcement, last-mile delivery, security patrol, and property maintenance. Features LinearGlyde doors, DuraSteer front suspension, more than 100 miles of effective range, and up to 1,000 lb payload capacity.
• FireFly PSV (Parking Specific Vehicle) A specialized parking enforcement vehicle variant approved for use with Genetec AutoVu ALPR systems, featuring a 122-inch turning radius, slim design for navigating narrow streets, and a customizable modular bed for parking equipment.
• FireFly Delivery Vehicle A last-mile urban delivery variant of the FireFly ESV designed for small parcel, food and beverage, and medical deliveries, with up to 800 lb payload capacity and modular bed configurations including flat bed, lockable storage, and van box bodies.
• FireFly Utility / Property Maintenance Vehicle A rugged multitask vehicle variant for park and building maintenance with up to 1,000 lb payload capacity, DuraSteer front suspension, three-wheel design for minimal turf impact, and configurable bed options including flat bed, lockable storage, electronic lift dump, and sweeper attachments.
• FireFly Service and Parts Post-sale vehicle service, maintenance, and parts support for FireFly ESV customers, delivered through the company's Field Engineering & Service Centre in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% increase in operator efficiency vs. on foot or conventional vehicle patrolling
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Genetec Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 24 February 2021evTS partnered with Genetec to integrate the Security Center AutoVu License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system with the FireFly ESV. The FireFly has been officially approved for use with the Genetec AutoVu ALPR system and is featured as a solution on the Genetec AutoVu Website. This integration enables parking enforcement authorities to deploy turnkey PSV solutions.
• Malvese Equipment Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalvese Equipment Co. serves as a distribution partner presenting the FireFly ESV to customers and prospects across a wide range of use cases based on the broad array of custom accessory beds available.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Workhorse Group: Workhorse designs and manufactures last-mile delivery and logistics electric vehicles, including the W4 CC, W750, and W56 platforms. It is the most direct U.S. peer to evTS in targeting small-format commercial fleet electrification for urban delivery and municipal applications.
• Lightning eMotors: Lightning eMotors electrifies Class 3–7 commercial vehicles and offers purpose-built fleet EVs. It targets the same municipal, utility, and commercial fleet buyers as evTS, and competes for similar zero-emission procurement dollars.
• Motiv Power Systems: Motiv builds electric chassis for medium-duty trucks, buses, and specialty vehicles. Its EPIC chassis serves fleet customers pursuing step-van and work-truck electrification, overlapping with evTS's commercial/government fleet go-to-market.
• Xos Trucks: Xos produces commercial electric vehicles (step vans, cargo vans, and chassis cabs) for last-mile delivery and fleet operators. It competes for the same commercial and municipal fleet electrification RFPs that evTS targets.
• Ayro: Ayro designs and manufactures low-speed electric vehicles for last-mile delivery, campus, and micro-mobility use cases. Its vehicle class, payload profile, and target customers (university, municipal, commercial) closely mirror the FireFly ESV positioning.
• GreenPower Motor Company: GreenPower manufactures commercial electric vehicles, including low-speed delivery vehicles and shuttle buses. Its product portfolio and government/commercial sales motion overlap directly with evTS's municipal and delivery fleet focus.
• Cenntro Electric Group: Cenntro produces commercial electric vehicles including the Logistar series for last-mile delivery and light commercial use. It targets similar small-to-mid commercial fleet customers, with a comparable focus on urban duty cycles.

Broad incumbents

• Club Car: Club Car, owned by Platinum Equity, manufactures small-format electric and gasoline utility vehicles for campus, resort, and commercial applications. It is a broader incumbent that competes in adjacent low-speed specialty vehicle categories.
• Polaris: Polaris is a large powersports and commercial vehicle maker with utility and specialty electric vehicles (e.g., GEM, Pro XD) used in commercial, municipal, and campus fleets. It is a broader incumbent with greater scale and dealer reach than evTS.
• Winnebago Industries: Winnebago Industries' specialty vehicles segment (including Mobile Medical, RVs, and commercial shells) addresses municipal and commercial fleet customers. As a broad incumbent with significantly greater resources, it represents a larger competitor in the specialty commercial vehicle space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FireFlyESV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLUXvIY3WHSAtxsY9meWNaQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/FireflyESV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ev-transportation-services-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/FireFly_ESV

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ev Transportation Services