ELM Mobility: Scaling Without Guessing
Business challenge
Sustainability & Net Zero
Supply Chain Transformation
Digital Transformation
Sector
Electrification
Technology or capability
Automation & Robotics
ELM Mobility is developing a purpose-built electric vehicle platform designed specifically for last-mile delivery, with the aim of creating a more efficient, zero-emission alternative to conventional delivery vehicles.
As they prepared to move from product development into commercial production, with ambitions to manufacture up to 10,000 units per year, the team needed confidence that both the product and manufacturing approach would remain viable as volumes increased. They also needed a clear understanding of how to scale successfully before committing significant investment.
Now we’ve got much more cost certainty to enable us to put our budgets together for our own internal management but also going out to the investor community.
Iain Roche, Director - Elm Mobility
MTC's Solution
- Assessed design and manufacturing options for production volumes up to 10,000 units per year
- Evaluated alternative production scenarios and manufacturing approaches
- Identified the volume thresholds that trigger a change in manufacturing strategy
- Determined the points at which alternative manufacturing methods become commercially and technically viable
- Developed a manufacturing roadmap aligned to future production demand
The Outcome
- Avoided early lock-in to the wrong manufacturing process
- Increased confidence in manufacturing costs and future investment decisions
- Delivered a manufacturing roadmap aligned to future production demand
- Enabled more informed budgeting and investor conversations
MTC helped ELM gain a clearer route from product development to scalable production. The work increased confidence in future manufacturing and investment decisions, creating a stronger foundation for commercial growth and future production expansion.