Electric Vehicles' New Giv: Offers the Software
« We know what challenges EV startups are facing and we want to eliminate these obstacles, » says Christian Lystrup, co-founder and CEO of Vidde.
The initiative has been named « Rapidride Fasttrack » to really emphasize what it is all about, namely getting started with rolling vehicles in the simplest and fastest way.
Because it is no easy trip. It knows both Stilride and Width. According to them, nine out of ten companies in the sector fail within five years. Often there are high costs and long lead times for software development on which the companies fall. They were initially wrestled with the software initially and later chose to collaborate in the development around it.
“This comes as a big surprise to most. It costs millions of kronor, which means that there are certainly many who do not move on from there, ”says Christian Lystrup.
Now has style ride And Vidde – together with the software company Knowit Swedspot – developed a common software platform that other other startups in electric vehicles can use for free for a year – a kind of starting kit.
The deal also includes a week's development with Knowit Swedspot which helps to connect systems and hardware – so that critical functions such as control and engine work.
“It is important to get to the level that you can show that you have a vehicle that works. Then the company starts for real. We want to help people get there, ”says Christian Lystrup.
How much time can you as a startup save on this?
“A lot of time actually. There are many phases a company must get through to come here. It is about raising and understanding which system fits with what hardware and limitations exist. And then everything should be linked together. There is a lot that can go wrong. «
Interest is greatbut not everyone can take part in the offer. They can handle a maximum of four companies in one year, but already after the first day five companies had heard from them.
“We thought we were launching this easy and fast and then we will see if there is interest. So that five companies have already applied is far more than we had dared to expect, ”says Christian Lystrup.
Which companies will be prioritized now that you now have to choose?
“We prioritize companies that are just a long way to come in the processes in order to really benefit from an operational software platform in order to take the next step in their development. Exact vehicle type does not matter. Rapidride works just as well for boats as smaller trucks, motorcycles and the like. «
