Amazon's Zoox Reveals Custom Autonomous Vehicle for Ride-Hailing Plans
Zoox, the autonomous vehicle startup acquired by Amazon, unveils a purpose-built robotaxi designed specifically for its future ride-hailing service. The bidirectional vehicle carries up to four passengers and features a unique carriage-style seating layout.
Zoox reveals a custom-built autonomous vehicle designed specifically for its upcoming ride-hailing service, marking a major milestone since Amazon acquired the startup. The electric robotaxi features a bidirectional design that allows it to travel forward and backward at highway speeds without needing to turn around.
The vehicle accommodates up to four passengers facing each other in a carriage-style interior, eliminating the traditional steering wheel to maximize space and comfort. Two battery packs located under the floor provide an estimated driving range of up to 16 hours on a single charge, making it ideal for continuous commercial operation.
This unveiling demonstrates Amazon's commitment to disrupting the urban transportation market through its Zoox subsidiary. Unlike other autonomous vehicle companies that retrofit existing cars, Zoox builds its vehicles from the ground up to operate exclusively as a fleet-based mobility service in dense city environments.