Canoo is an American electric vehicle company founded in 2017, headquartered in Torrance, California. The company developed purpose-built EVs using a proprietary and versatile platform architecture designed for multiple vehicle types.
The company's technical work spans several key domains: electric vehicle engineering, platform architecture design, steer-by-wire technology, and powertrain integration. These disciplines underpin its vehicle lineup, which includes the Lifestyle Vehicle, an electric Pickup Truck, and an electric Delivery Vehicle - all built on the company's shared platform.
Canoo's approach centred on a single, adaptable platform architecture to serve distinct vehicle categories, from personal transport to commercial delivery. The company's engineering efforts in steer-by-wire technology represented a notable area of innovation within its vehicle development programme.
