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Q&A: VIA Delivers

VIA Motors is not the newest entry into the electric vehicle market. It has more than a decade of experience in vehicle and fleet electrification. Founded in 2010, the electric vehicle development and manufacturing company began converting General Motors vehicles into plug-in hybrids but are now introducing a portfolio of fully electric commercial vehicles for fleets.

CEO of VIA Motors, Bob Purcell, recalled the shift from plugin hybrid conversions to fully electric commercial vehicles.
“Several years ago, I saw the future for electrification for commercial fleets. The use case was perfect, with predictable routes, frequent start/stops, and a demand for sustainability. It made perfect sense, so we changed our approach and focused on a fully electric skateboard platform,” he said.

Today, VIA has developed VDrive, a skateboard-based platform, which supports Classes 2-5 with a variety of body styles, including cab chassis, cutaway, step van, and cargo van configurations.

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100% Electric Commercial Platform

Class 2-5, Beginning in 2023

VIA Product Highlights

Highly scalable for a variety of drive systems, vehicle types and sizes lowers overall costs.
VIA embedded proprietary VDrive and Software and Controls technology deliver a smooth and quiet drive experience.
Charging – application-specific charge levels from 8 kW to 150kW.

Designed for Drivers.
Tailored for Fleets.

Driver forward design maximizes cargo capacity and enhances the driver’s view.

Modular hardware and software, in partnership with customers, enables tailored cost-effective solutions.

Tailored Solutions.

Adaptable to different cab and body configurations with 400 to 816 cu.ft., as well as FWD standard with AWD optional.

Same cargo volume, more efficient package.

VIA

150" Wheelbase
21” load floor height
12” 1st Step in height
600 cu. ft. cargo capacity
253" overall length
43.8' turn circle

Competitor B

183.5" Wheelbase
26.4”+ load floor height
15.5” 1st Step in height
600 cu. ft. cargo capacity
290” overall length
51.5’+ turn circle

Shorter wheelbase = improved turn circle for enhanced maneuverability in urban/neighborhood setting.

A Lower load floor height of 21" and step-in height of 12", provides easier access, saving drivers the equivalent stress of an estimated 11 flights of stairs every day.

We believe electric mobility is the key to achieving a more livable world and we're dedicated to providing electric commercial vehicles to fleets at costs you can afford.

We make it easy, efficient, and effective for businesses to scale and implement EV fleet mobility solutions.

Price Parity

For the same price as an equivalent internal combustion vehicle, you get a road-proven electric vehicle (EV) tailored to your needs and designed to save you money.

Sustainability

Breathe easy, knowing that our EV's emit Zero-Emissions, resulting in cities with cleaner air, quieter neighborhoods and less congested roads. A more livable world for all, one mile at a time.

Reduced Costs

Our Electric Commercial vehicles offer jaw-dropping savings with 60%+ lower operating costs vs internal combustion engine vehicles, a 10-year savings of up to $20K / vehicle

Delivering sustainable mobility solutions.

The VIA Electric Commercial Fleet

Class 2 Electric commercial vehicle

L*W*H 209, 234, 294*82*100, 110 inches*
Van Payload   2200 lbs.
Cab Chassis Payload 3900 lbs.
Wheelbase   130, 150, 190 inches*
Range 70/125/180/250 miles
Cargo Capacity   400 - 816 cu.ft.*
Models   Chassis Cab, Cab Cut-away & Van

*Depending on model

Class 3 Electric Commercial Vehicle

L*W*H   209, 234, 294*82*100, 110 inches*
Van Payload 4400 lbs.
Cab Chassis Payload 6200 lbs.
Wheelbase 130, 150, 190 inches*
Range 70/125/180/250 miles
Cargo Capacity   400 - 816 cu.ft.*
Models   Chassis Cab, Cab Cut-away & Van

*Depending on model

Class 4/5 Electric Commercial Vehicle

L*W*H   269, 294*82*100, 110 inches*
Van Payload 6700/7800 lbs.*
Cab Chassis Payload 8150/11450 lbs.*
Wheelbase   190 inches
Range   125/180/250 miles
Cargo Capacity     631 - 816 cu.ft.*
Models Chassis Cab & Step Van

*Depending on model

Skateboard Platform

Class Classes 2-5
Van Payload 2200 - 7800 lbs.
Cab Chassis Payload 3900 - 11450 lbs.
Wheelbase    130 - 190 inches
Range   70 - 250 miles
Cargo Capacity     400 - 816 cu.ft.

Skateboard platform scheduled for 2023 and 2024

Thoughtful ergonomics,
for the drivers that need it most.

We understand how demanding the job can be and have integrated support and safety features into all our platforms to make the delivery experience better for fleet drivers across the globe.

You decide what your fleet is capable of.

Create the vehicle you need from one of our base models. Speed, range, power, telematics, and more—are all fully customizable. You can even add refrigeration and third-party autonomous driving integration to your fleet vehicles.

Modular Design

Our electric skateboard platform is fully customizable. With an array of payload capacities and vehicle shells available, you get to create the EV you want.

Advanced Telematics

We offer precision fleet management through predictive and real-time telematics, giving you complete control over route optimization. mobility intelligence that makes sense and further reduces costs.

Electrifying Cost Efficiency

It's the EV you have been waiting for: Road-proven and designed from the ground up to be the best value solution for you, with the lowest total cost of ownership on the market.

Proven technology that gives you the advantage.

Over 5 million miles of on-road customer experience.

Optimized for impact.

Our deep systems controls allow us to fully adapt to the duty cycles and performance requirements of commercial EV's, so you can get the most from each charge.

We sit down with each customer to learn about their fleet needs. Then, using virtual testing environments, we analyze the routes the vehicles will take and create a custom EV with exactly what the customer needs, saving them money and making the world more livable for all.