Battle Motors

Battle Motors

Designs and manufactures electric heavy-duty vehicles

Overview

Battle Motors designs and builds electric vehicles for medium- and heavy-duty jobs, including fully electric city tractors, digger derricks, and other electric work trucks, plus official Battle Motors merchandise. The vehicles run on electric propulsion with a focus on power, durability, and dependability, delivering reliable performance for demanding applications. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad lineup tailored to rugged, professional use and by pairing vehicles with service and maintenance options and branded merchandise, all aimed at providing customers long-lasting value. Its goal is to give customers high-quality, reliable products and services so they can maximize the value and uptime of their purchases.

About Battle Motors

Simplify's Rating
Why Battle Motors is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$270M

Headquarters

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 434 new jobs at Tuscarawas County plant signal production ramp-up and market confidence.
  • CARB certification partnership unlocks California zero-emission mandate subsidies and refuse fleet contracts.
  • Fortris AI platform differentiates Battle Motors from Tesla Semi on operational efficiency metrics.

What critics are saying

  • Tesla Semi's 500-mile range and Supercharger network capture refuse hauler contracts within 6–12 months.
  • Lion Electric bankruptcy disrupts battery supply chain, halting Striker production ramps in 3–6 months.
  • BYD heavy-duty EVs undercut Battle Motors pricing 40% via USMCA loopholes, displacing Ohio chassis.

What makes Battle Motors unique

  • Fortris AI proprietary data engine optimizes fleet operations and reduces transportation costs.
  • Striker Non-CDL Class 6 truck expands addressable market beyond traditional heavy-duty segments.
  • Regional dealer expansion through Velocity Truck Centers and Regional Truck and Trailer nationwide.

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Funding

Total Funding

$270M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$35M
$45M
Linktree
$65M
Substack
$100M
ClickUp
$150M
Battle Motors

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
Waste Today Magazine
May 5th, 2025
Battle Motors unveils Fortris AI at WasteExpo 2025

Battle Motors, a heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer based in New Philadelphia, Ohio, has announced the launch of Fortris AI, an advanced proprietary data engine and reasoning system to transform operational efficiency and lower operating costs in the transportation industry.

Cerebral-Overload
May 2nd, 2025
Experience Fortris(TM): Live Executive Demo & Press Conference Battle Motors Introduces Next-Gen Smart Fleet Tech

This groundbreaking system will debut at Waste Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, at Battle Motors Booth 2953.

Waste Advantage Magazine
Sep 25th, 2024
Battle Motors Unveils the Striker Non-CDL Class 6 Truck: Fueling Momentum in Medium-Duty Transportation

Battle Motors announces the launch of the Striker, a Non-CDL Class 6 truck.

Waste Advantage Magazine
Aug 5th, 2024
Velocity Truck Centers Expands Representation of Battle Motors Across the U.S.

Velocity Truck Centers (VTC), a leading provider of innovative heavy-duty truck solutions, announce its expanded partnership with Battle Motors, making Battle Motors' innovative electric trucks available through VTC dealerships nationwide including California, Arizona, Nevada, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama.

Battle Motors
Feb 7th, 2024
Regional Truck and Trailer Announces they are now an Authorized Dealer for Battle Motors, Leading the Charge in EV Truck Solutions in Western New York State

Battle Motors looks forward to partnering with CARB (California Air Resources Board) to expand its sales presence in California through CARB certification.

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