Fans of the Arcimoto Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) are rejoicing this week as an announcement from the company was sent out via email and social media channels. In a statement on the 18th, Arcimoto announced that they are resuming production of the FUV and Deliverator models while streamlining vehicle options and making some improvements to the models before deliveries start in the Spring.

The company said they have updated the steering system to “deliver improved handling and maneuverability at all speeds while reducing steering effort by more than 40% from prior models.”

The 2023 FUV now comes standard with a number of features that were previously listed as additional options. The rear cargo box, phone mount, cup holders and colored vinyl print are all included with the base price of the FUV. The west coast half doors, Corbin diamond colored seats, and other options are still available.

Pricing has also been updated. The FUV now starts at $19,900 and the deliverator at $25,000.

With these updates, they’re also making it super easy to reserve and purchase an FUV. They have a new pre-approval process for vehicle financing and only a $250 refundable deposit to reserve your chosen configuration.

For more information go to www.arcimoto.com

The future of Arcimoto, the Oregon-based maker of fun, three-wheeled electric vehicles, is unclear. Earlier this week in an SEC filing the company disclosed that they "have halted [their] production of vehicles and will require substantial additional funding to resume production, which may not be available to [them] on acceptable terms, or at all, and, if not so available, [they] will be required to cease [their] operations and/or seek bankruptcy protection."

The company has faced many recent challenges that included supply chain issues, a change in leadership, and the hemorrhaging of cash reserves as they work to ramp up production of their FUV and other similar vehicles.

​On January 19th, the company successfully closed a $12 Million public stock offering which may help hold off bankruptcy in the short term, but if the balance sheet doesn't significantly improve, it may be an inevitability.

​In their Q3 Financial update, the company reported:

Arcimoto is a pioneer in the design and manufacture of rightsized, ultra-efficient, incredibly fun electric vehicles for everyday mobility. Built on the revolutionary three-wheel Arcimoto Platform, their vehicles are purpose-built for daily driving and local delivery, all at a fraction of the cost and environmental impact of traditional gas-powered vehicles. Based in Eugene, Oregon, the Arcimoto team is dedicated to creating world-class EVs that make the world a better place. For more information, please visit Arcimoto.com.

Arcimoto, makers of rightsized, outrageously fun, ultra-efficient electric vehicles, announced in an email, October 20th that they are opening up six new states for sales of the FUV: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and Washington D.C. 

Once ordered, deliveries are expected to arrive within 120 days.