Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Customer deposits and non-delivery criticism
The company faced criticism because it had collected more than $28 million in customer deposits during 2013–2018 while the promised vehicle remained out of production. The issue became part of broader criticism of its reservation-based financing model and repeated launch delays.
2021
Going-concern warning amid prolonged delays
Elio Motors disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there was substantial doubt about its ability to remain financially viable. The disclosure followed years of postponed production dates, substantial capital requirements, and the absence of a commercially delivered vehicle.