Canoo, a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) innovator based in the USA, is making significant strides in its global expansion by establishing its UK commercial operations and customer activation center at Bicester Motion. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment for Canoo as it introduces its unique EV solutions to the UK market and beyond.
Founded in 2017, Canoo has quickly risen to prominence in the e-mobility sector, driven by its groundbreaking technologies and innovative vehicle designs. Their business model is designed to serve a diverse range of owners, focusing on enhancing the entire vehicle lifecycle and offering adaptable solutions for various commercial needs. With established teams across key US locations including California, Texas, Oklahoma, and Michigan, Canoo has a proven track record of delivering exceptional EV solutions to large commercial fleets. They cater to regions spanning the US, UK, and the Middle East, offering both right-hand and left-hand drive configurations to meet diverse market demands.
The new UK team will be based in Building 108 at Bicester Motion, encompassing 486 sq ft of office space, alongside access to vehicle storage facilities within Historit. This location also provides access to event activation services at Scramble events, offering a dynamic environment for customer engagement and operational activities.
Tony Aquila, Investor, Executive Chairman & CEO of Canoo, emphasized the strategic importance of this expansion: “Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to everyone. We have chosen Bicester Motion as an iconic automotive campus that reflects the company’s spirit of innovation and commitment to sustainability. As a former WWII Royal Air Force base, the decision for Bicester Motion to be our UK centre reflects the long-standing partnership with the United States and UK, a relationship built on shared values, economic collaboration and mutual trust. Through our partnership, we aim to strengthen Canoo’s UK presence while driving forward our mission of delivering sustainable mobility solutions globally.”
Daniel Geoghegan, CEO of Bicester Motion, warmly welcomed Canoo: “We warmly welcome and relish the opportunity for technology pioneers to join our community to positively shape the future of mobility. Over the last decade, we have built a world-leading community for more than 50 disruptive mobility leaders, manufacturers, innovators and change-makers who have a shared passion to deliver the mobility solutions we need for tomorrow. Canoo shares our vision, and we are pleased to provide them with a dedicated centre of excellence from which they can launch their UK operation and establish another international marque at Bicester Motion.”
This expansion into the UK signifies a crucial step in Canoo’s mission to provide accessible and sustainable electric mobility solutions on a global scale, leveraging innovation and strategic partnerships to pave the way for the future of transportation.
