Superpedestrian Funding, Investors & Competitors

Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of real-world artificial intelligence software, which includes autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a midsize sedan and crossover SUV in the entry-level luxury category, a luxury light truck, and a semitruck. Tesla also runs a robotaxi service in four US metropolitan areas. Global deliveries in 2025 were nearly 1.64 million vehicles. Additionally, the company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties, including utilities, solar panels, and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network and a US auto insurance business.

Founded in 2015, XPeng is a leading Chinese electric vehicle company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets EVs in China. Its products primarily target the growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers in the midrange to high-end segment in China's passenger vehicle market. The company sold about 430,000 EVs in 2025, accounting for about 3% of China's passenger new energy vehicle market. It is also a leader in autonomous driving technology.

Ninebot Ltd is engaged in the research and development, design, manufacturing, distribution and sales of short-distance transportation products. The products offered by the company include electric balance bikes and electric scooters for short distance commuting.

Aima Technology Group Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of electric bicycles, electric mopeds, and electric motorcycles.

Hozon is a Chinese electric vehicle maker, formally Hozon New Energy Automobile, that sells battery electric and extended-range cars under the Neta brand. It was founded in October 2014 by Fang Yunzhou and is registered in Zhejiang with headquarters in Shanghai. Neta reached 152,073 sales in 2022 and exported to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brazil. The company raised more than CNY 20 billion from investors including Qihoo 360, CATL, CRRC's fund, Shenzhen Capital and local state investment funds, but sales fell sharply from 2023 and it entered bankruptcy reorganisation. In September 2026 creditors reviewed a plan under which Zhejiang Taiyi Shanglian would invest CNY 3 billion for about 70.6 percent of the business.

Rimac Group is a Croatia-headquartered developer of electric vehicle technology, producing the Nevera hypercar with 1,914 horsepower and supplying powertrains to automakers. Founded in 2009 near Zagreb, Rimac partners with Bugatti-Rimac for high-performance EVs and Porsche for platform engineering. The company delivers battery systems, motors, and software for vehicles achieving sub-two-second 0-60 times.

Shanghai Phoenix Enterprise (Group) Co Ltd designs, develops, manufactures, and sells bicycles under the Phoenix brand name in China. Its production and sales of Phoenix brand bicycle products not only exported to Europe and the United States and other international markets.

Enilive is a Rome-headquartered subsidiary of Eni focused on sustainable mobility services. The company delivers integrated low-carbon solutions including biomethane production facilities, car-sharing fleets, and refueling stations for alternative fuels. Enilive operates across Italy with a network supporting electric vehicle charging and hydrogen infrastructure, advancing decarbonization in transportation through public-private partnerships.

VinFast Auto Ltd manufactures cars, and motor vehicles, renders leasing activities, trades smartphones, and related businesses. The company is engaged in designing and manufacturing premium EVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. The company's initial EV product line is an all-new range of fully electric A- through E-segment SUVs. The Company has three reportable segments, namely Car, E-scooter and Ebus. The Car segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of cars and related battery lease and battery charging services for cars. The E-scooter segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of e-scooters and related battery lease and battery charging service for e-scooters. The Ebus segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of Ebus.

Pony AI Inc is an artificial intelligence technology company that is principally engaged in the operation and development of autonomous vehicles. It operates fully driverless robotaxis through the PonyPilot mobile app in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The company operates a fleet of robotaxis. The Group conducts its operations mainly in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the United States of America (U.S.) through subsidiaries. Key revenue is generated from the Peoples Republic of China.

Also is a micromobility company specializing in electric bicycles and supporting technology frameworks for small electric vehicles. Originating as a spinoff from Rivian in 2021, the Seattle-based firm targets consumer and commercial markets globally with products tailored to urban commuting, delivery services, and last-mile logistics in regions including North America and Europe.

Spironet is a Nairobi-based electric mobility company delivering customized e-bikes and scooters tailored to African markets. The firm assembles vehicles in Kenya using lithium-ion batteries and IoT-enabled controllers for fleet management in logistics, delivery, and public transport. Spironet partners with ride-hailing operators and governments in East Africa to deploy solar-charging stations, reducing urban emissions and operational costs compared to petrol alternatives.

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility is the Mahindra group company that houses its last-mile passenger and cargo vehicle business. The portfolio includes electric and internal-combustion three-wheelers under brands such as Treo, Zor and Alfa and small commercial vehicles including Jeeto. The business commenced as a separate operating company in 2023 after Mahindra & Mahindra transferred the relevant assets and activities. It designs, manufactures, markets and services vehicles used by drivers, fleet owners, small businesses and logistics operators for urban and regional transport. Revenue comes primarily from vehicle and parts sales, supplemented by after-sales and related services. The company has become a major Indian electric three-wheeler producer and uses institutional capital to expand manufacturing, product development, distribution and charging or service support. Mahindra & Mahindra remains the controlling shareholder.

CATL, headquartered in Ningde, Fujian Province, is a global leading battery manufacturer founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development and production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle and energy storage systems. CATL is the largest EV battery manufacturer in the world and leads the industry in innovative battery technology development for higher-energy density and safety, longer battery service life, and super-fast charging. CATL is also involved in the manufacturing of cathode and other related battery materials. Through subsidiary Brunp, it works with customers to create a closed-loop battery life cycle from production, application, to recycling.

LG Energy Solution is the third-largest battery maker for electric vehicles with about 11% global share in 2024, according to SNE Research. The EV battery segment is the largest revenue contributor, which accounted for more than 60% of total revenue in 2024. LGES also manufactures batteries for mobility, mobile phones, laptops, electrical devices, and energy storage systems. The company was spun off from LG Chem’s battery division in December 2020 and listed on the Korea Exchange in January 2022. It has global manufacturing facilities in Korea, China, Poland, and the United States. Key customers include General Motors, Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Stellantis.

Ecopro BM Co Ltd is engaged in the development and production of secondary battery materials like precursors and cathode materials. Its products are used in electric vehicles, electric energy storage systems, uninterruptible power supply, smart grids, and ones for aerospace, medical and military purposes.

Joby Aviation Inc is a transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi for commercial passenger service. Its Joby eVTOL aircraft is designed to transport a pilot and up to four passengers or an expected payload of up to 1,000 pounds at speeds of up to 200 mph. The aircraft is optimized for urban routes, with a target range of up to 100 miles on a single charge. The company is also developing an app-based platform to build and operate an aerial ridesharing service powered by a network of eVTOL aircraft that it will manufacture and operate. It has one operating and reportable segment, namely flight services. Currently, the company generates all of its revenue from flight services provided to the Department of Defense in the United States.