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Tuesday, January 21, 2020








Canoo revealed its all-electric lounge vehicle in September that is leased through a monthly subscription
The package includes maintenance, registration, access to insurance and charging access
The waitlist is free to join and consumers can gain points by referring others and completing surveys 
At the official launch in 2021, those with the most points will have first access to leasing one of the vehicles.

You could soon add another subscription payment to your credit card, but for a car.

Los Angeles startup Canoo has opened up the waitlist for its lounge-like electric vehicles that consumers lease through a monthly fee.

The firm is calling this release 'The First Wave', which lets consumers earn points for referring others to join and completing surveys.

Those with the most point will be at the top of the waitlist when the automobiles launch in 2021 - and it is free for customers to add their name to the list.



Canoo's subscription is based on a monthly subscription that includes maintenance, registration, access to insurance and charging on a month-to-month basis.


Los Angeles startup Canoo has opened up the waitlist for its lounge-like electric vehicles that consumers lease through a monthly fee. The firm is calling this release 'The First Wave', which lets consumers earn points for referring others to join and completing surveys

Ulrich Kranz, co-founder of Canoo, said: 'When we revealed our subscription-only canoo vehicle back in September, we were overwhelmed with the positive response we got from consumers.'

'Now we are excited to offer our community the opportunity to sign up to ride The First Wave with us.'As part of our all-inclusive, hassle-free and commitment-free car experience, people can join the waitlist in a matter of seconds with no obligation.'

'We believe that the potential of EV architecture can enable a post-SUV era that addresses the ever-growing desire for space and value.' 
Canoo; a subscription only electric car



Those with the most point will be at the top of the waitlist when the automobiles launch in 2021 - and it is free for customers to add their name to the list. Canoo's subscription is based on a monthly subscription that includes maintenance, registration, access to insurance and charging on a month-to-month basis

The battery, which reaches an 80 percent charge in just 28 minutes, provides about 250 miles on a single charge and its two engines can produce more than 300 horsepower, allowing it to top speeds of 125 miles per hour – and it goes zero to 60 in just seven seconds

The firm is set to officially launch the vehicles in 2021

The firm is not setting a specific duration for commitment and different packages will be available that the firm claims are all affordable.

The lounge car resembles a min-van with a futuristic, sleek design, and it has a symmetrical form to maximize the interior space.

And sticking with the lounge theme, the firm built in a few folding chairs into the sides of the doors and a wraparound couch in the back, according to Cnet.

The battery, which reaches an 80 percent charge in just 28 minutes, provides about 250 miles on a single charge and its two engines can produce more than 300 horsepower, allowing it to top speeds of 125 miles per hour – and it goes zero to 60 in just seven seconds.

The lounge car resembles a min-van with a futuristic, sleek design, and it has a symmetrical form to maximize the interior space. And sticking with the lounge theme, the firm built in a few folding chairs into the sides of the doors

The firm is not setting a specific duration for commitment and different packages will be available that the firm claims are all affordable, but it promises the vehicle will be comfortable - it has built a wraparound couch in the back

The vehicle is enveloped in 22 different windows that include roof, safari and street view.

Richard Kim, who is in charge of the vehicles design, noted: 'We chose to completely rethink car design and focus on what future users will actually need. Thus, we came up with this loft-inspired vehicle.'

Each vehicle will use a standard undercarriage that it calls a 'skateboard' atop which customers can select different 'top hats' that create the interior of the car.


The company says it plans to roll out four styles of electric car by 2021 that include a 'lifestyle vehicle' a 'last-mile delivery' vehicle, a 'ride-hailing' vehicle, and a 'personal commuter' vehicle.

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