Arrival focuses on the van again, for the United States

The British start-up has decided to thoroughly review its plans. Goodbye to the bus and the car, only the van should really see the light of day. As a bonus, the European market is no longer the priority.

Between obtaining European approval, its presence at the latest IAA Transportation show in Hanover, and the production of the first pre-series copy of its electric van, Arrival has had some pretty positive news in recent months and hinted at an imminent arrival. on the roads. The economic context, coupled with American politics, upset the plans.

No more cars for Uber

First, Arrival abandons two of its current projects. Goodbye to the bus, and especially to the car supplied to Uber. Only the van destined for the “last mile delivery” will therefore see the light. But not necessarily with us.

In fact, in a short press release, the British start-up also confirms its intention to refocus its attention on the American market. Arrival explains that the investments needed to increase the capacity of his Bicester site are too high and that he prefers to dedicate his financial means to the American market. A market whose potential in terms of volumes and return on investment seems much more attractive to him. The same statement directly mentions “an adjustment” of the workforce in Great Britain. Not to use the term dismissal.

This reversal can be explained directly by American politics. Following the recent Law on the reduction of inflation of the Biden administration, commercial vehicles can thus give rise to entitlement to aid for an amount ranging from $ 7,500 to $ 40,000. Help valid only for locally produced vehicles.

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