The investment was led by Proeza Ventures, a mobility-focused VC firm backed by the Mexican conglomerate Metalsa's holding company, and BUILD Capital Group.
The company said it will use the funds to scale their X-Platform 1, a skateboard chassis that is used for medium-sized commercial trucks often used for last mile delivery. The Mexico-based auto supplier Metalsa helped design the platform and is providing parts.
"It's our goal to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable transportation as the volume of e-commerce demands are increasing, and have accelerated during the pandemic," said Dakota Semler, co-founder and CEO of Xos Trucks.
California requires half of all commercial trucks sold in the state be zero-emissions by 2035, and all trucks by 2045. And the company is gearing up for the onslaught of demand as large fleet services and transportation companies scramble to comply.
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