The bare-bones chassis from a bare bones startup with big ideas to flesh out.
EV startup Zoom said today that pre-orders are now open for purchases of its so-called Lifestyle van and Pickup Truck. Starting today, the Lifestyle vehicle, MPDV and pickup truck can be reserved in the United States with a $100 deposit per vehicle at www.canoo.com. The Lifestyle Vehicle will be the first vehicle to market late in 2022, it’s promised, and has targeted pricing starting from $34,750 -$49,950i for Delivery, Base and Premium models, before incentives, or optional equipment. Range topping Adventure trim pricing will be announced in the coming months. Deliveries for the Pickup truck and scaled production for MPDV are scheduled to begin “as early as 2023.” (First Look – Canoo EV Pickup Truck)
It’s not coincidental that Zoom is scheduled to announce its Q1 financial results after the New York markets close. The larger story, perhaps, is the company, not the vehicle. Canoo is a Los Angeles-based company that has, arguably, pioneering technologies. Its business model drops traditional ownership and is a glimpse at the future of automobility that other companies are also pursuing. Canoo will not have a physical sales network. The company will offer its product directly to customers via subscription, not ownership.
“Canoo will free its users from the long-term financial commitments, hidden costs, and stressful dealership and DMV trips associated with ownership by offering a simple EV subscription for one monthly, affordable, all-inclusive price. The subscription will include services such as registration, maintenance, insurance management and charging – all from a single app. Canoo brings the convenience and affordability of the well-known month-to-month subscription model to the car industry, providing consumers with the convenience and value they deserve,” claims Canoo.
Canoo said it designed the Lifestyle Vehicle to be cabin forward to maximize interior space and function, with exportable power and customization options on a small footprint. Now available in four trims: Base, Premium, Adventure and Delivery – the Lifestyle Vehicle is a multi-tasker of sorts. Without the need for an engine compartment, the Lifestyle Vehicle has street view window for improved driver visibility. The Adventure trim has more ground clearance and a more “muscular” profile. The bumpers have been enhanced and a metal skid plate was added for increased vehicle durability.
Like all Canoo vehicles, the Lifestyle Vehicle is a purpose-built EV based on the company’s proprietary multi-purpose platform architecture. The Lifestyle Vehicle has the interior space of a large SUV, with the exterior footprint of a compact car and is “made for urban, adventure, families, fleet, ride hailing and more.”
[1] Lifestyle Vehicle specifications and performance metrics are prospective, reflecting current engineering and design direction, manufacturer simulations and EPA-estimated average range calculation methodology. Final production vehicle specifications and performance metrics are subject to change.
[2] Pickup Truck specifications include dual or rear motor configurations, with 500+hp and 550 lb.-ft. of torque with dual motors, vehicle payload capacity of 1800 lbs. and 200+ miles of battery range.
Canoo Lifestyle Van or Pickup Priced at $35-50k
The bare-bones chassis from a bare bones startup with big ideas to flesh out.
EV startup Zoom said today that pre-orders are now open for purchases of its so-called Lifestyle van and Pickup Truck. Starting today, the Lifestyle vehicle, MPDV and pickup truck can be reserved in the United States with a $100 deposit per vehicle at www.canoo.com. The Lifestyle Vehicle will be the first vehicle to market late in 2022, it’s promised, and has targeted pricing starting from $34,750 -$49,950i for Delivery, Base and Premium models, before incentives, or optional equipment. Range topping Adventure trim pricing will be announced in the coming months. Deliveries for the Pickup truck and scaled production for MPDV are scheduled to begin “as early as 2023.” (First Look – Canoo EV Pickup Truck)
It’s not coincidental that Zoom is scheduled to announce its Q1 financial results after the New York markets close. The larger story, perhaps, is the company, not the vehicle. Canoo is a Los Angeles-based company that has, arguably, pioneering technologies. Its business model drops traditional ownership and is a glimpse at the future of automobility that other companies are also pursuing. Canoo will not have a physical sales network. The company will offer its product directly to customers via subscription, not ownership.
“Canoo will free its users from the long-term financial commitments, hidden costs, and stressful dealership and DMV trips associated with ownership by offering a simple EV subscription for one monthly, affordable, all-inclusive price. The subscription will include services such as registration, maintenance, insurance management and charging – all from a single app. Canoo brings the convenience and affordability of the well-known month-to-month subscription model to the car industry, providing consumers with the convenience and value they deserve,” claims Canoo.
Canoo said it designed the Lifestyle Vehicle to be cabin forward to maximize interior space and function, with exportable power and customization options on a small footprint. Now available in four trims: Base, Premium, Adventure and Delivery – the Lifestyle Vehicle is a multi-tasker of sorts. Without the need for an engine compartment, the Lifestyle Vehicle has street view window for improved driver visibility. The Adventure trim has more ground clearance and a more “muscular” profile. The bumpers have been enhanced and a metal skid plate was added for increased vehicle durability.
Like all Canoo vehicles, the Lifestyle Vehicle is a purpose-built EV based on the company’s proprietary multi-purpose platform architecture. The Lifestyle Vehicle has the interior space of a large SUV, with the exterior footprint of a compact car and is “made for urban, adventure, families, fleet, ride hailing and more.”
[1] Lifestyle Vehicle specifications and performance metrics are prospective, reflecting current engineering and design direction, manufacturer simulations and EPA-estimated average range calculation methodology. Final production vehicle specifications and performance metrics are subject to change.
[2] Pickup Truck specifications include dual or rear motor configurations, with 500+hp and 550 lb.-ft. of torque with dual motors, vehicle payload capacity of 1800 lbs. and 200+ miles of battery range.