Applied EV
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Automotive, Biotechnology, Logistics
Applied EV, founded in 2015 and based in Melbourne, specializes in developing the sixth generation of Blanc Robot, a cabinless electric vehicle designed for logistics solutions. Their vehicles can be customized for various uses, from compact delivery vans to freight trucks. The company is shifting focus towards software development and enhancing its technology rather than increasing manufacturing
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Employees
- 113
- Industries
- Automotive, Biotechnology, Logistics
- Status
- Private
- Website
- appliedev.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Applied EV
- : Applied Electric Vehicles raised $40 million in a Series B round, led by the Australian government’s National Reconstruction Fund, to support its development of driverless EVs.
- : Applied EV finalises $57.8m Series B round co-led by NRF and Barrenjoey. The funds will be used to restructure the company into 'AEV 2.0' and enhance software development for fleets of autonomous vehicles.
Applied EV funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Series B | $40.0M |
| Jan 2026 | Series B | $57.8M |
Leadership
- Luciano Nakamura, Chief Design Officer
- Julian Broadbent, Chief Executive Officer
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Applied EV in the news
- Macnica and Applied EV Form Strategic Partnership to Advance the Social Implementation of autonomous driving in the Logistics and Industrial Sectors - 株式会社マクニカ (Feb 18, 2026)
- Oxbotica, AppliedEV team up on autonomous vehicle platform - The Robot Report (Sep 08, 2021)
- Applied EV finalising $57.8m series B round co-led by NRF, Barrenjoey - Capital Brief (Jan 28, 2026)
- NRF invests $30m in Melbourne autonomous vehicle manufacturer - AFR (Jan 28, 2026)
- Australian autonomous vehicle startup led by ex-Holden engineer secures government backing - CarExpert (Jan 27, 2026)
- Investors in Barrenjoey-backed Applied EV hit the eject button - AFR (May 20, 2026)
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About Applied EV: questions and answers
What does Applied EV do?
Applied EV, founded in 2015 and based in Melbourne, specializes in developing the sixth generation of Blanc Robot, a cabinless electric vehicle designed for logistics solutions. Their vehicles can be customized for various uses, from compact delivery vans to freight trucks. The company is shifting focus towards software development and enhancing its technology rather than increasing manufacturing
Where is Applied EV headquartered?
Applied EV is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
How many employees does Applied EV have?
Applied EV has about 113 employees.
Has Applied EV raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 2 funding events for Applied EV. The most recent, Series B of $40.0M, was in Aug 2026.
Who leads Applied EV?
Julian Broadbent is a Chief Executive Officer at Applied EV.
What is the latest news on Applied EV?
On Aug 25, 2026, Applied Electric Vehicles raised $40 million in a Series B round, led by the Australian government’s National Reconstruction Fund, to support its development of driverless EVs.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy