Best Autonomous Vehicles (2026)
Self-driving is finally shipping. From robotaxis in San Francisco to autonomous trucks crossing America, explore the startups delivering on autonomy's promise.
Top 60 Autonomous Vehicles, ranked
Ranked by disclosed funding, growth signals and traction. Updated September 2026.
- BYBYD85AutomotiveShenzhen, China$63.0M
Global manufacturer of electric vehicles and batteries, known for its Blade Battery technology.
Ford Motor Co.85AutomotiveDearborn, United States$2.6MGlobal automotive manufacturer producing a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs.
NIO Inc85AutomotiveShanghai, ChinaChinese electric vehicle manufacturer designing, developing, and selling smart electric vehicles.
NIO Inc.85AI Chip DevelopmentShanghai, China$2.3BChinese electric vehicle manufacturer designing, developing, and selling premium smart electric vehicles.
NVIDIA Corp83Professional VisualizationSanta Clara, United States$4.1BGlobal technology company renowned for its GPUs, SoCs, and APIs, driving advancements in AI, gaming, and high-performance computing.
Nvidia82HardwareSanta Clara, United States$4.0BGlobal leader in GPUs and AI hardware, powering data centers, gaming, and autonomous systems.
Mobileye78AutomotiveJerusalem, Israel$515.0MGlobal leader in autonomous driving technology and ADAS chips, providing vision-based sensing and AI software for vehicles worldwide.
Formula 176SportsLondon, United Kingdom$4.7BThe pinnacle of motorsport, a global racing championship and entertainment property.
Jabil75ManufacturingSt. Petersburg, USAA global engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider.
- EXExpeditors74LogisticsBellevue, United States$25.0B
Global logistics and freight forwarding company providing optimized supply chain solutions.
Carbon713D PrintingRedwood City, United StatesA 3D printing company focused on creating high-performance, custom polymer parts.
Zoox71Autonomous VehiclesFoster City, United States$985.0MAutonomous vehicle company developing and operating a fully autonomous ride-hailing service.
Hailo70Edge ComputingTel Aviv, Israel$425.0MHailo develops AI processors for edge devices, enabling on-device generative AI.
Luchs Security70CybersecurityTel Aviv-Yafo, Israel$2.6BAutomated security testing platform for the automotive industry, ensuring regulatory compliance and product security.
Nebius Group N.V.70AI InfrastructureAmsterdam, Netherlands$5.3BNebius is an AI cloud infrastructure provider offering a full-stack platform for AI development, from data preparation and model training to production deployment.
CloudKitchens70FoodTechLos Angeles, United StatesProvides commercial kitchen spaces and software infrastructure for delivery-only restaurant brands and food operators.
Amazon.com70E-commerceSeattle, United States$8.2BGlobal e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence giant.
Group14 Technologies69Battery TechnologyWoodinville, United States$463.0MManufacturing advanced silicon-carbon composite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
- MAMACHINA LABS69ManufacturingLos Angeles, United States$156.0M
Specializes in advanced manufacturing with AI and robotics.
Waymo69Autonomous Vehicles$3.0BWaymo is the world's leading autonomous driving technology company, operating fully driverless robotaxi services across major US cities.
Wayve69Autonomous VehiclesLondon, United Kingdom$3.5BWayve develops embodied AI software for autonomous vehicles, using machine learning to create self-driving systems that generalize to new environments.
Baidu69AIBeijing, China$3.1BChinese multinational technology company specializing in internet services and artificial intelligence.
- ALAlibaba Group69E-commerceHangzhou, China$4.8B
Alibaba Group is China's largest e-commerce and technology conglomerate, operating platforms across retail, cloud computing, logistics, and digital media.
Percepto69DronesTel Aviv, Israel$136.8MPercepto provides an autonomous inspection and monitoring platform for industrial sites using drones and robotics.
Cummins68EnginesColumbus, United States$30.0BGlobal power leader designing, manufacturing, and distributing diesel engines, electric vehicle components, and power generation products.
Volkswagen Group68AutomotiveWolfsburg, Germany$6.3BA multinational automotive manufacturing corporation.
Aurora68Autonomous Driving AIPittsburgh, United States$2.5BAurora is a self-driving vehicle technology company developing the Aurora Driver, a full-stack autonomous driving system.
Aurora Innovation68AIPittsburgh, United States$4.7BAurora Innovation develops the Aurora Driver, a self-driving system for autonomous trucks and ride-hailing vehicles.
Stonepeak68InfrastructureNew York, USA$21.6BA leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets.
GF (GlobalFoundries)67SemiconductorMalta, United States$3.3BA leading semiconductor manufacturer providing advanced chip manufacturing services.
Printify67E-commerceRiga, Latvia$63.0MPrintify is a print-on-demand platform that allows creators to sell custom products online.
Zalando SE67E-commerceBerlin, Germany$191.0MEurope's leading online fashion and lifestyle platform, offering clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products.
- TETesla, Inc.66Electric VehiclesAustin, United States$11.0B
Tesla is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles, battery energy storage, solar products, and related services.
- BYBYD Co., Ltd.66AutomotiveShenzhen, China$230.0M
Chinese multinational manufacturing conglomerate specializing in automobiles, batteries, electronics, and rail transit.
SiFive66AI ChipSan Jose, United States$774.9MDesigns and licenses RISC-V based custom processor cores and IP for diverse applications.
Toyota Research Institute66Artificial IntelligenceLos Altos, United States$1.0BDeveloping AI and robotics for a safer, more sustainable future by amplifying human ability.
Netradyne66Fleet ManagementSan Diego, United States$65.0MAI-powered fleet safety and analytics platform for commercial vehicles.
Powerus66AerospaceWest Palm Beach, United States$80.0MPowerus builds and scales U.S.-led autonomous systems for defense and critical infrastructure, including heavy-lift drones and maritime vessels.
Teradar66ADASBoston, United States$150.0MTeradar is developing a breakthrough terahertz imaging sensor that delivers long-range, high-resolution detection in all weather and lighting conditions for automotive safety.
Amazon's Zoox66Autonomous VehiclesFoster City, United StatesAutonomous vehicle company developing and operating a fully integrated mobility-as-a-service offering.
Foretellix65AutomotiveTel Aviv, Israel$133.0MVerification and validation platform for mass deployment of autonomous driving systems.
Yamaha Motor65AutomotiveIwata, Japan$15.0BJapanese multinational manufacturer of motorcycles, marine products, and other motorized vehicles.
Wind River65Embedded SystemsAlameda, United States$8.8BA global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems at the edge.
InstaDeep65Decision-Making AITunis, Tunisia$177.0MInstaDeep is a global AI leader specializing in decision-making AI systems for enterprises, with roots in Africa and offices worldwide.
Chalo65Public TransportationNavi Mumbai, India$97.0MChalo digitizes public bus transport with live tracking, digital ticketing, and smart cards.
Instacart65E-commerceSan Francisco, United States$2.9BGrocery delivery and marketplace platform providing same-day grocery delivery from local retailers
Alibaba.com65E-commerceHangzhou, China$63.0MA global B2B e-commerce platform connecting businesses for international trade.
CCC Intelligent Solutions64InsurTechChicago, United States$297.0MCCC Intelligent Solutions provides AI-powered cloud and SaaS platforms for the P&C insurance economy.
Applied Intuition64Autonomous VehiclesMountain View, United States$1.2BVehicle intelligence platform accelerating the adoption of safe, AI-driven autonomous machines.
Starship Technologies64RoboticsSan Francisco, United States$595.2MDevelops and operates autonomous, electric delivery robots for last-mile logistics.
PHIL64HealthTechScottsdale, USA$102.5MEnabling pharmaceutical companies to deliver medications directly to patients at scale.
Stord64LogisticsAtlanta, USA$252.0MThe cloud supply chain.
Opsys63AutomotiveYokneam Illit, Israel$61.5MDevelops advanced pure solid-state scanning LiDAR for ADAS and autonomous vehicles.
Epic Games (Unreal Engine)63Game EngineCary, United StatesEpic Games develops Unreal Engine, a powerful real-time 3D creation tool used for games, film, and other industries.
Dynisma Motion Generators63AutomotiveBristol, United Kingdom$63.0MUK-based simulator company supplying driver-in-the-loop (DiL) simulators to F1 teams and automotive manufacturers.
Innoviz Technologies63AutomotiveTel Aviv, Israel$317.0MGlobal leader in automotive LiDAR technology for safe autonomous vehicles.
Trieye63AutomotiveTel Aviv, Israel$96.0MPioneering mass-market CMOS-based Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing for automotive imaging.
Motor Q63Fleet ManagementSan Francisco, United States$49.0MCloud platform for connected vehicle data analysis, providing insights for automotive businesses.
Kodiak.ai63AutomotiveDallas, United States$375.0MAutonomous trucking company developing self-driving technology for long-haul freight.
Hagerty63InsurTechTraverse City, United States$105.0MWorld's largest provider of specialty insurance for classic, vintage, and enthusiast vehicles.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Autonomous Vehicles in 2026?
Leading Autonomous Vehicles tracked by StartupHub.ai include BYD, Ford Motor Co., NIO Inc. We rank 60 companies in this category by disclosed funding, growth signals and market traction, refreshed hourly.
What does this Autonomous Vehicles ranking include?
This page ranks the top 60 Autonomous Vehicles by funding and traction, representing $186.1B in combined disclosed funding. Each entry links to full funding history, team and product details.
Which of these companies has raised the most funding?
Cummins leads the category with $30.0B in disclosed funding.
How is this Autonomous Vehicles ranking compiled?
Each company is scored on disclosed funding, team size, growth momentum and profile completeness, then ordered highest first. The list regenerates hourly as new funding rounds, hiring and product launches are detected, so the ranking stays current.