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by aetherspawn
398 days ago
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Hey, my startup is currently working on something like this. We use a production VCU hardware with custom software and currently support most of the VCU functions you would find in a production vehicle, including in-built CCS2 and NACS charging
on the single controller. We are looking to raise to go to the next stage, would love to hear from potential customers or interested angels? |
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I appreciate the somewhat open-source nature of car repair work, and I would hate for EVs to become all proprietary, locked down systems that are not repairable. At least the standardization of PCs means I can kitbash some parts together into a usable daily driver. Not so for EV's, it seems.
So, from the perspective of someone who may be a single-unit customer in 10 years when I want to revive an old Prius or Bolt or whatever used car comes my way, I wish you all the best.
In terms of ideas or advice -- I assume you've seen or talked with the RichRebuilds youtube channel or other EV repair youtube channels to see what they need in a VCU... If they like it and praise your product on their channel that might get you some buzz / street cred. Beyond that I assume it's just a matter of becoming golfing buddies with the CTO or electronics head of a automotive startup (Slate and Telo recently came up in my news feed. They might be too far along to switch VCUs for their first car, but if they had teething issues they might be interested in swapping to you for their second car...)