Daymak, a Canadian company focused on personal light EVs (LEVs), has seen an overwhelming response to its new line of vehicles. Daymak entered the EV ring in 2002, with previous creation being a full-size go-kart. The manufacturer has now confirmed pre-orders of over $320 million for their new range of LEVs, including a three-wheeler and a “flying” car.
The majority of its sales ($297 million to be exact) are wholesale, while just $25.8 million are chalked up against individuals. In total, 10,384 units have been reserved so far, with the biggest seller being the three-wheeled, two-seat Spiritus car with pre-orders of more than 4,000 vehicles. According to a report by Forbes, Daymak’s founder and CEO, Aldo Baiocchi, credits the surplus of orders to the ongoing pandemic. Baiocchi claims that as customers have ample time to explore their interests, it gives them the freedom to consider their purchase decisions.
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For Daymak, it’s not just a flying car or the diverse lineup that’s new. The LEV company also intends to remove one step from the charging process. The idea, while not new, will see the light vehicles being able to recharge wirelessly. Additionally, a fixed solar panel trickle charges to power the onboard electronics and is supposedly enough to give the vehicle a couple of extra kilometers of range.
While the most anticipated model is undoubtedly the Skyrider, it may be some time before you see one in the flesh. That’s because, while Daymak has been accepting pre-orders, the Skyrider won’t be going anywhere until governments clear it for take-off. But Baiocchi says his heart remains with the Skyrider, claiming that the steady drop in lithium battery prices will create acceptance “sooner than most people realize.” Customers can book themselves a slot on the ownership list with a $100 deposit, but while deliveries of the rest of the pre-ordered vehicles are expected to commence next year, the Skyrider isn’t going anywhere just yet due to pending government approvals and regulations.