What Evie Autonomous does

Evie Autonomous is a UK-based autonomy technology company that designs, builds and licences modular electric autonomous vehicles and the software stack that operates them. The company was formed in October 2022 when its parent Aim Technologies Group acquired the assets of Westfield Autonomous Vehicles from administration, bringing in a pod platform that had moved over 6.3 million passengers at London Heathrow since 2010 and logged more than 5.5 million kilometres in commercial service. Its product architecture centres on the EVIE 2.0 modular electric chassis, adapted into specialised configurations including the Shuttle Pod, Cargo Pod, Port Pod, Airside Pod, Medi Pod and Light Rail MRT Pod, plus agricultural variants (autonomous tractors, weed spraying, soil sampling and fruit picking robotics). Underlying these vehicles is a proprietary technology stack: the CAVLab graphical programming language, CAVACS autonomous control system, CAVSense multi-sensor perception (4D radar plus HD cameras, no LiDAR), CAVGPS RTK positioning accurate to 1cm, CAVDaq data acquisition, CAVCloud encrypted telemetry, and the CAVTrak 5G fleet management system. Most of the core autonomy IP is sourced from a close technology partnership with Cavonix Ltd.

Evie operates a capital-light business model that combines direct enterprise sales of vehicles and fleet management subscriptions with OEM technology licensing and retrofit autonomy upgrades for third-party equipment. Its go-to-market targets airports, ports, logistics operators, hospitals, urban transit authorities and agricultural businesses, with named engagements including London Heathrow, the North Gyeongsang regional government in South Korea (a £30 million framework with 5 firm pods and options on 195 more), a Lake District National Park feasibility study, and a £500,000 Proof-of-Concept program with VisionWave Holdings for unmanned ground vehicles. An attempted NASDAQ listing via Bannix Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:BNIX) in April 2023 was not completed. The company is privately held, based in Stoke-on-Trent, and employs 11-50 people.

Name

Evie Autonomous

Legal name

Evie Autonomous

Website

https://evieautonomous.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evie Autonomous is a UK-based autonomy technology company that builds and licences modular electric autonomous vehicles and a proprietary perception, control and fleet management software stack for off-highway applications across airports, ports, logistics, healthcare, urban transit and agriculture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Electric Vehicles

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomous Vehicles & Ground Mobility (HDAAAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Video Telematics, ADAS & AI Dashcams (TLAEAFAG)

Keywords

• Autonomous vehicle technology
• Autonomous electric pods
• Fleet management software
• Precision agriculture robotics
• Autonomous mobility platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Stoke-on-trent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Autonomous Vehicle and Pod Sales: Sale of electric autonomous pods including EVIE 2.0 shuttle, Cargo Pod, Medi Pod, Airside Pod, Port Pod, and Light Rail Urban Pod. The company has existing v1 pod orders and significant global interest with a market-leading price point.
2. Fleet Management Software & Services: CAVTrak Fleet Management System with 5G two-way communication, real-time monitoring and FPV remote control. Long-term service revenues from fleet management.
3. Technology Licensing & Integration: Licensing of proprietary autonomous technology stack (CAVLab, CAVSense, CAVACS) to OEM partners for integration into their vehicles. Full ownership of proprietary autonomous system source code enables licensing model.
4. Autonomous Control System Retrofit: Retrofitting existing equipment with level 4 autonomy upgrade technology including autonomous control hardware, sensors, and fleet management system for off-highway environments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Evie Autonomous develops and sells a modular autonomous electric vehicle platform (EVIE 2.0) and specialised pods for controlled, off-highway industrial environments including airports, ports, agriculture, logistics, healthcare and urban transit. The platform integrates AI perception, 4D radar and HD camera sensor fusion, RTK GPS positioning, and a proprietary autonomous control stack (CAVLab, CAVACS, CAVTrak, CAVCloud, CAVSense) to deliver safe, driverless 24/7 operations. The company positions itself as a capital-light autonomy technology provider working with OEMs, fleet operators and infrastructure partners.

Product overview

EVIE Autonomous operates as a capital-light autonomy technology company offering a modular platform-plus-modules architecture. The core EVIE 2.0 modular electric autonomous platform serves as the foundational hardware base, which is then adapted into specialised vehicle types including the Shuttle Pod (people transport), Cargo Pod (logistics), Port Pod (shipping containers), Airside Pod (airport GSE), Medi Pod (healthcare), and Light Rail MRT Pod (urban transit), plus agricultural variants (autonomous tractors, weed spraying, soil sampling, fruit picking robotics). This hardware platform is powered by Cavonix's 'Lift & Shift' autonomous technology stack and managed through EVIE's proprietary software ecosystem: CAVLab (graphical programming environment), CAVACS (autonomous control system), CAVTrak (fleet management), CAVCloud (data/cloud), CAVSense (perception), CAVGPS (positioning), and CAVDaq (data acquisition). An Intelligent Crop Sensing add-on provides per-plant agricultural AI, and an Autonomous Control System enables retrofit Level 4 autonomy on third-party equipment. The company also offers a ride-hailing app for passenger summons. The system is positioned at a market-leading price point with full OEM supply chain integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EVIE 2.0 Autonomous Electric Platform Second-generation modular autonomous electric platform with scalable, flexible architecture featuring EVIE's motor control, battery management, power delivery systems, up to four-wheel steering and world-leading stability. Designed as the most affordable, reliable and adaptable autonomous platform available, with a new propulsion system and chassis engineered for comfort and vehicle control.
• EVIE Shuttle Pod Autonomous shuttle for transporting people in off-highway environments such as conference centres, airports, attractions, and public transit. Available in 4-seater to 36-seater configurations, operating in open and closed environments. Has moved over 6.3 million passengers at London Heathrow since 2010.
• EVIE Port Pod Autonomous shipping container handler for port operations, capable of precision positioning and stacking, 24/7 operation, and integration with existing logistics systems. Operates both indoors and outdoors unlike traditional AGVs, optimising routes and minimising idle time for faster container handling processes.
• EVIE Airside Pod Autonomous ground support equipment for airside operations including aircraft tug, baggage handling, and cargo transport. Integrates with existing GSE to enable self-driving precision routes, reducing unnecessary movement and saving time. Operates 24/7 without fatigue, improving safety and addressing airport staffing challenges.
• EVIE Cargo Pod Autonomous cargo transport platform for logistics, operating both within and outside buildings unlike traditional AMRs. Equipped with sensors and AI for obstacle avoidance, collision prevention, and efficient routing in warehouse and industrial environments.
• EVIE Medi Pod Autonomous hospital pod for healthcare logistics, automating transportation of medications, lab samples, linens, and equipment. Designed with antimicrobial surfaces, collision avoidance, and infection control protocols. Improves workflow efficiency and allows hospital staff to focus on patient care.
• EVIE Light Rail MRT Pod Autonomous light rail Mass Public Transit solution using small driverless vehicles that can operate on existing roadways without dedicated tracks. Features certified point system, automation technology stack, and fleet management service. Offers greater flexibility than traditional trams in densely populated areas.
• EVIE Agricultural Autonomous Tractors Small electric automated tractors designed for swarming around farming structures, capable of 24/7 weeding, spraying, and sowing arable crops. Lightweight design ensures more accurate, sustainable, and profitable food production. Features wireless supercapacitors for maximum uptime and 4-wheel drive with off-road traction.
• EVIE Weed Spraying Robotics AI-powered autonomous spraying system for precision application of fertilisers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. Green-to-brown AI spraying destroys 95% of weeds while decreasing 70% product wastage by calculating precise application amounts and locations. Green-to-green variant distinguishes weeds from same-colour crops using leaf shape, size, and texture.
• EVIE Soil Sampling Robotics Autonomous soil sampler that samples from the same GPS-referenced spot season-to-season, reducing manual sampling errors (up to 20%) and building data reports on soil evolution. Helps farmers track product volume changes and annual soil variations for optimised input planning.
• EVIE Fruit Picking Robotics AI robotics companions for fruit and vegetable picking, using Inverse Kinematics for precise robot arm control and stereo vision cameras for visual data. Mobile platform navigates and supports mechanical picking arm for location-based strawberry selection. Increases productivity and decreases labour costs.
• Autonomous Control System (ACS) Retrofit Retrofittable Level 4 autonomy upgrade technology for agricultural equipment, enabling autonomous operations including ploughing, mowing, seeding, and spraying. Claims 85% reduction in operational costs for agronomic tractors and 20-30% increase in operational efficiency. Includes HD cameras for 360-degree vision and 4D radar for all-weather perception.
• CAVLab Programming Platform Proprietary object-based graphical programming language for rapid development of autonomous vehicle software. Enables real-time code modification while vehicles operate, sophisticated multi-threading, and complete vehicle simulation before deployment. Designers, engineers, and programmers can collaborate on the same software project regardless of programming experience.
• CAVTrak Fleet Management System Real-time fleet monitoring system with two-way 5G communication, enabling operators to modify vehicle routing and operational parameters on the fly. Provides First Person View (FPV) remote control for intervention when required. Monitors location and status of vehicle pools, reducing fuel, labour, and maintenance costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6.3 million+ passengers transported at London Heathrow since 2010
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VisionWave Holdings Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 12 December 2025VisionWave Holdings announced a non-binding letter of intent to explore a £500,000 Proof-of-Concept program with Evie Autonomous to integrate autonomous vehicle technology into VisionWave's Unmanned Ground Vehicle platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance navigation, mission execution, and sensor fusion for potential implementation in 2026. VisionWave also announced a letter of intent with Evie Autonomous for autonomous vehicle integration as part of its strategic initiatives following its de-SPAC listing on Nasdaq.
• Cavonix Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 2 November 2022Cavonix provides the underlying autonomous technology stack for EVIE Electric Autonomous Pods, enabling them to self-drive and self-operate. Cavonix's 'Lift & Shift' autonomous platform has been deployed on tractors, airport buses, transport pods and off-road vehicles. The partnership gives EVIE access to Cavonix's proven sensor and autonomous controller technology including CAVLab, CAVSense, CAVACS and fleet management systems.
• Westfield Technology Group / Westfield AVScoreOthers · 19 October 2022Evie Autonomous acquired the assets of Westfield Autonomous Vehicles including all trademarks, intellectual property, stock and assets of Westfield Technologies Group AVS business. Aim Technologies Group acquired the company after Westfield went into administration, re-branding as EVIE Autonomous Ltd. Evie acquired the world's most proven electric autonomous pod platform from Westfield.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aurrigo: Aurrigo is a UK-based autonomous vehicle company building electric autonomous pods for airport logistics, cargo, and urban mobility. Extremely close competitor to Evie with overlapping target customers (airports), similar pod-based architecture, and a comparable UK base — making it the most directly comparable peer.
• EasyMile: EasyMile is a France-based autonomous shuttle developer deploying driverless pods in airports, campuses, and urban environments worldwide. Directly competes with Evie in the autonomous passenger shuttle segment and shares the off-highway controlled-environment go-to-market.
• Navya: Navya (France) developed and sold autonomous electric shuttles for passenger transport in airports, hospitals, and urban settings — a direct product overlap with Evie's Shuttle Pod and Medi Pod lines, although Navya entered receivership in 2023, illustrating the segment's commercialization challenges.
• Oxbotica (Oxa): Oxa (formerly Oxbotica) is a UK-based autonomous vehicle software company providing a universal autonomy stack for industrial and off-highway applications. Closely comparable to Evie's CAVACS/CAVSense software stack and similarly UK-headquartered, with overlapping industrial and logistics customers.
• Beep: Beep is a US-based autonomous mobility services provider operating autonomous shuttles in airports, planned communities, and campuses. Comparable to Evie's shuttle business model — combining third-party autonomous vehicles with managed service delivery in controlled, off-highway environments.

Broad incumbents

• Nuro: Nuro develops autonomous delivery vehicles for last-mile logistics and is a broader incumbent in autonomous ground mobility with significantly more capital and partnerships. Overlaps with Evie's Cargo Pod and Medi Pod use cases for low-speed, off-highway goods transport.
• John Deere: John Deere is a global incumbent in agricultural machinery and is actively commercializing autonomous tractors and AI-driven crop spraying at scale. A broad incumbent in Evie's agritech segment with much greater resources, distribution, and installed base.
• Konecranes: Konecranes is a global leader in port automation, container handling equipment, and industrial lifting solutions. A broad incumbent overlapping with Evie's Port Pod business, with deep customer relationships at major ports and far greater capital and engineering resources.

Emerging players

• Gatik: Gatik operates autonomous middle-mile logistics vehicles for retailers and logistics providers. Comparable to Evie's Cargo Pod and autonomous shuttle stack applied to enterprise logistics, though Gatik focuses on paved-road hub-to-hub routes rather than controlled off-highway environments.
• Wayve: Wayve is a UK-based autonomy software company developing AI-first self-driving technology for production vehicles. Comparable as a UK-headquartered autonomy-software peer, though Wayve targets on-road AV while Evie focuses on off-highway controlled environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EviePods
• Facebookfacebook.com/eviepods
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evie-autonomous
• Instagraminstagram.com/eviepods

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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