Motional

[SUBSIDIARY]

Robotaxis · HQ: Boston, Massachusetts · Est. 2020 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments

New deploymentRecent pressRecent incident

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.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 83.3%

1 independent sighting confirm real-world presence. Well-capitalized with $4.8B raised. 1 incident recorded in the past 90 days.

  • AV

Key Facts

FocusAutonomous vehicle joint venture formed in 2020 from Aptiv and Hyundai Motor Group.
StagePaused commercial service in May 2024 during restructuring involving Aptiv exiting and layoffs.
CustomersRelaunched with Uber in Las Vegas in March 2026 with safety operators.
TechnologyTargeting fully driverless Level 4 operations by end of 2026.
RobotPrimary vehicle is the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Las Vegas ops center730 E Pilot Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119 — tripling closed-course test facility, doubling ops center (verified)
LA expansionExpanding R&D operations in Los Angeles; new operational facility planned
L4 Vegas launch targetFully driverless Level 4 robotaxi service in Las Vegas targeted by end of 2026

Safety & Regulatory Posture

2 entries
Audited Incident & Recall FootprintLatest event: Jul 2026

12 incidents on record (12 minor). Most recent: Jul 2026.

minor: 12

Evidentiary Regulatory Filings & Recalls

  • other[granted]other
    Jan 1, 2023, 12:00 PM UTC
  • other[granted]other
    Oct 1, 2020, 12:00 PM UTC

Leadership & Founders

1 entry

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Laura Majorreported, not verified

CEO

Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)

Karl IagnemmaCEO

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

3 entries
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

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

Motional - 3 deploymentsMotional

Patents & Intellectual Property

10 entries
Active IP Portfolio (10 Filings Tracked)

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

3 entries

Incidents affecting Motional

10 entries

Sectors & Applications

2 entries

FAQ

15 entries
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.