AAH 622 - FROM EV-1 TO VIA MOTORS BOB PURCELL TALKS ALL THINGS ELECTRIC

EV Channels Review

Bob Purcell, CEO of VIA Motors, details the company's evolution from early EV efforts at GM to their current focus on modular, scalable electric medium-duty truck chassis. VIA's 'V-Trucks' platform, built on a skateboard architecture, is designed for flexibility across Class 2-5 vehicles, with production slated for the second half of 2024. Purcell highlights the economic advantages for fleets, including lower operating costs due to fuel and maintenance savings, and the potential to leverage the Inflation Reduction Act's incentives. He emphasizes VIA's strategy of listening to customer needs and tailoring solutions, differentiating them from larger competitors. The company is merging with Ideanomics to offer a comprehensive package including financing and charging solutions, with a focus on profitable, measured volume rather than mass production.