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Best Electric Vehicle Startup Pitches
Electric vehicles aren't just about cars anymore. These founders are building the batteries, the charging infrastructure, and the electric equipment that will power what comes next. It's capital-intensive and the timeline is long—but the market is massive.
3 electric vehicle pitches received funding from investors on The Pitch. See all funded startups →
Electric Vehiclesit’s electric: Beating Tesla Was the Easy Part
Tiya Gordon · it's electric
S16 · E3
Electric VehiclesSTAG: The Tesla of Construction Equipment?!
Patrik Psenak & Adam Zajac · STAG
S14 · E5
SustainabilityTether: Bodyguard of the Grid
Luis Medina Rivas & Martim Girao de Melo Perestrelo · Tether
S9 · E2
About Electric Vehicles on The Pitch
What is an electric vehicle startup?
Electric vehicle technology is the vehicles themselves plus the charging, batteries, and drivetrains that make them run. The Pitch documents 4 electric vehicle pitches across Seasons 9-16, with founders walking into a room of active venture investors and either leaving with a term sheet or leaving empty-handed.
Which electric vehicle startups have pitched on The Pitch?
The Pitch has aired 4 electric vehicle startup pitches: it's electric (S16E3), STAG (S14E5), Natrion (S9E12), Tether (S9E2). Each episode includes the unedited pitch, the investor deliberation, and the funding outcome.
Which electric vehicle startups received funding on The Pitch?
3 electric vehicle startups received funding from investors on The Pitch. Together, they raised $800K. The funded list: it's electric, STAG, Tether.
Which electric vehicle startup raised the most on The Pitch?
STAG raised the most among electric vehicle startups on The Pitch: $625K from Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Laura Lucas, and Mike Ma in Season 14 Episode 5.
Who are the investors hearing electric vehicle pitches?
The investors most often evaluating electric vehicle pitches on The Pitch are Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund, Jillian Manus of Structure Capital, and Mike Ma of Sidecut Ventures. Across the 4 electric vehicle episodes, each pitch features 3-4 active VCs deliberating in real time.
How do electric vehicle founders apply to be on The Pitch?
- Fill out the application at thepitch.show/apply.
- The casting team reviews submissions and looks for electric vehicle founders with traction, a clear ask, and an unusual story (category has aired across Seasons 9-16).
- Selected founders are scheduled for a recording session in front of 3-4 active VCs.
- The pitch and deliberation are recorded unscripted; the funding decision happens live.
- Episodes air on The Pitch podcast, typically 2-6 months after recording.
When did each electric vehicle pitch air?
electric vehicle episodes have aired on The Pitch from Season 9 (2023) through Season 16 (2026), with the most recent being it's electric in S16E3. Every episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms, with full transcripts on each episode page.
What VCs have invested in electric vehicle startups on The Pitch?
Active VCs that have invested in electric vehicle startups on The Pitch include Mike Ma of Sidecut Ventures, Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund, The Pitch Fund, Rohit Gupta of Future Communities Capital, and Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures, with $800K committed across 3 funded pitches. Each check is documented per-episode with the investor, deal size, and terms when disclosed.