REE Automotive to build commercial EV plant in UK’s Coventry

REE already plans another plant in Austin, Texas, in 2023, by replicating that highly automated cloud-based system, doubling its manufacturing capacity to 20,000 EV chassis.

The company said the Coventry plant will initially focus on its P7 electric platform for commercial uses like delivery vans, buses and recreational vehicles.

REE plans to launch production of an electric delivery van and a people mover in 2023.

Instead of traditional axles, REE’s electric vehicle platform runs using four separate wheels – with their own steering, braking, suspension, powertrain and control – that allow its vehicles to have flatter bottoms, providing more room for cargo.

As traditional automakers prepare to turn out electric vans and trucks, startups are focused more than ever on finding a competitive or technological edge to compete with bigger rivals.