Jan 6, 2026
CES 2026 Best of Innovation Winner Strutt ev¹ Launches, Defining the Smart Everyday Vehicles
LAS VEGAS, January 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Strutt, a Singapore-incorporated robotics company, today officially announced the launch of the Strutt ev¹, a first-of-its-kind smart everyday vehicle, at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Designed to transcend the limitations of traditional mobility solutions, the ev¹ redefines the personal mobility category by blending automotive technology with human-centered design to deliver greater independence, confidence, and a more joyful everyday experience.
The Vision: Mobility Without Friction
The ev¹ addresses three persistent challenges in modern micro-mobility: limited accessibility, stress navigating tight or crowded environments, and the social stigma associated with traditional personal mobility devices.
For Tony Hong, CEO of Strutt, the mission is personal. His grandmother, like many seniors across Europe and the U.S., transitioned from a bicycle to a tricycle as her strength declined. Her safety became a constant family anxiety, yet traditional mobility aids lacked the thoughtful design and intuitive intelligence she expected. This contradiction highlighted an unmet need: a mobility solution empowers the everyday with uncompromising dignity.
"The Strutt ev¹ is not a conventional mobility device; it is a smart everyday vehicle designed to expand people's worlds," said Tony. "Our goal is human-vehicle unity, movement that feels predictable, responsive, and intuitive, allowing technology to fade into the background so users can focus on living."
As electric vehicle technology matures and robotics and AI advance, Strutt has brought together a team of leading engineers and designers to harness these innovations. The result is a vehicle where technology fades into the background, allowing users to focus on effortless movement and the joy of everyday living, a true realization of human-vehicle unity.
The Intelligence: evSense 360° Vision
At the core of the ev¹ is the evSense system, a comprehensive sensor architecture delivering true 360-degree environmental awareness through a fusion of high-performance sensors. These include LiDAR for point-cloud mapping, cameras for semantic understanding, and a combination of time-of-flight and ultrasonic sensors.
This intelligence powers Co-Pilot and Co-Pilot+ modes, which enhance safety and convenience by smoothing user inputs, applying proactive braking, and continuously adjusting vehicle behavior to reduce collision anxiety.
The ev¹ also introduces advanced auto-pilot features. Pathfinder enables users to select destinations on-screen, allowing the vehicle to navigate complex or constrained environments autonomously. Complementing this is Waypoints, which leverages a Large Language Model (LLM) to translate natural language commands, such as "Take me to the sofa", into precise navigation actions.
The Architecture: Quad-Drive Performance
To match its intelligence with physical capability, Strutt engineered the Quad-Drive system, a proprietary four-wheel active-drive architecture purpose-built for real-world conditions. Featuring four independent motors and a precision suspension system, the ev¹ maintains stability across uneven terrain while dynamically distributing torque to mitigate wheel slip on gravel, wet pavement, or debris.
"With the Quad-Drive system, we ensured the vehicle's muscle matched its brain," said Barney Mason, Head of Design at Strutt. "Real-time torque distribution and independent suspension enable high-trust mobility across real-world terrains without compromising comfort or stability."
The ev¹ supports a top speed of 7 mph (11.3 km/h), a maximum payload of 350 lbs (160 kg), a 13-degree climbing capability, and 5 cm (2 inches) of curb clearance. Designed for everyday practicality, the vehicle features a modular design that disassembles into five portable components and a fully adjustable seating system for personalized ergonomic comfort.
A Living Platform
The ev¹ is designed to grow. With Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, the vehicle will continuously receive bug fixes and feature updates, ensuring that the product stays at the cutting edge long after purchase.
Availability, Pricing and Trial Drive
Starting today, the Strutt ev¹ is available for early-bird pre-orders via Strutt official website (www.strutt.inc). Positioned as a premium bridge between essential mobility and cutting-edge robotics, the ev¹ represents a new era of independent living.
To celebrate its global debut, Strutt is offering a once-in-a-lifetime early-bird price of $5,299, a significant saving from the $7,499 MSRP. Prospective customers may book trial drives through the website or experience the ev¹ in person at upcoming exhibitions across the world.
About Strutt
Strutt is a Singapore-incorporated robotics company redefining personal transport through advanced sensing, autonomous support technology, and award-winning industrial design. The company's flagship product, the Strutt ev¹, is engineered to deliver electric vehicle level safety, intelligence, and control in a compact personal vehicle built for everyday use.
