Motional
[SUBSIDIARY]Robotaxis · HQ: Boston, Massachusetts · Est. 2020 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Motional: 1 model, 3 deployments across 2 regions, $4.8B raised, 12 active incidents. 12 sources back the record.
Ownership
SUBSIDIARY
Capital / Funding
$4.8B
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
IP / Patents
10 Active
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
10
Overview
Autonomous vehicle joint venture (formed 2020 from Aptiv + Hyundai motor group). Paused commercial service May 2024 during restructuring (Aptiv exiting, layoffs). Relaunched with Uber in Las Vegas March 2026 with safety operators; targeting fully driverless Level 4 by end-2026. Primary vehicle: Hyundai IONIQ 5.
1 independent sighting confirm real-world presence. Well-capitalized with $4.8B raised. 1 incident recorded in the past 90 days.
- AV
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
12 incidents on record (12 minor). Most recent: Jul 2026.
Evidentiary Regulatory Filings & Recalls
- Jan 1, 2023, 12:00 PM UTCother[granted]other
- Oct 1, 2020, 12:00 PM UTCother[granted]other
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Uber x Motional Las Vegas RobotaxiMar 13, 2026
MOST RECENT · Uber x Motional Las Vegas Robotaxi · 2026-03-13 · with Uber · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Nov 4, 2015Granted: Oct 4, 2016
- Filed: Oct 20, 2016Granted: Dec 8, 2020
- Filed: Sep 8, 2017Granted: Apr 15, 2025
- Filed: Oct 29, 2021Granted: Apr 9, 2024
- Filed: Nov 4, 2016Granted: Nov 6, 2018
- Filed: Mar 15, 2017Granted: Mar 10, 2020
- Filed: Aug 15, 2023
- Filed: Jun 15, 2020Granted: Oct 10, 2023
- Filed: May 9, 2022Granted: Mar 24, 2026
- Filed: Mar 15, 2018
Platform Models
Deployments
Incidents affecting Motional
- ADS crash report involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 30410-11101)[COLLISION]
Jun 1, 2025
- ADS crash report in Las Vegas, NV involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 30410-11770)[COLLISION]
Sep 1, 2025
- ADS crash report in Las Vegas, NV involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 30410-11857)[COLLISION]
Oct 1, 2025
- ADS crash report in Las Vegas, NV involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 30410-12017)[COLLISION]
Oct 1, 2025
- ADS crash report in Pittsburgh, PA involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 30410-13069)[COLLISION]
Nov 1, 2025
- ADS crash report in Las Vegas, NV involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 30410-14092)[COLLISION]
Feb 1, 2026
- ADS crash report in Las Vegas, NV involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 30410-14170)[COLLISION]
Feb 1, 2026
- ADS crash report in Las Vegas, NV involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 30410-14238)[COLLISION]
Feb 1, 2026
- ADS crash report in Las Vegas, NV involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 30410-14562)[COLLISION]
Apr 1, 2026
- ADS crash report in Las Vegas, NV involving a HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (NHTSA SGO 30410-15247)[COLLISION]
May 1, 2026
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Motional?
Autonomous vehicle joint venture (formed 2020 from Aptiv + Hyundai motor group). Paused commercial service May 2024 during restructuring (Aptiv exiting, layoffs). Relaunched with Uber in Las Vegas March 2026 with safety operators; targeting fully driverless Level 4 by end-2026. Primary vehicle: Hyundai IONIQ 5.
What does Motional make?
Motional has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Motional IONIQ 5 Robotaxi (Motional builds physical robots).
Is Motional publicly traded?
Motional is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Motional?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Motional building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, Nuro.
Who is the CEO of Motional?
Laura Major is the ceo of Motional, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Motional?
Motional has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Motional headquartered?
Motional is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
How much funding has Motional raised?
Motional has raised approximately $4.8B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Motional?
Motional has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Motional operate robots?
Motional operates 3 verified deployments, including at Los Angeles, California, USA, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Las Vegas.
How many robots has Motional deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Motional deployments on record at sites including Los Angeles, California, USA, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Las Vegas. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Motional a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Motional ranks in roughly the top 17% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Motional founded?
Motional was founded in 2020.
Are there any incidents involving Motional?
12 active incidents involving Motional are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Motional safe?
Motional has 12 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 12 incidents on record (12 minor). Most recent: Jul 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.